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Legumes and Their Tiny Friends: A Journey Through Growth

February 14, 2025

Legumes, those plants that fix nitrogen in the soil, have a secret weapon: bacteria. These tiny organisms live in the rhizosphere, the area around the plant's roots. Scientists have been curious about how these bacteria help legumes grow, especially at different stages of the plant's life.

politics

Federal Agencies Get Tough on Probationary Employees

February 14, 2025

The Office of Personnel Management has taken a firm stance on probationary employees. They've told federal agencies to let go of these employees after they stopped taking new offers for their "deferred resignation" program. This move comes after a meeting where agencies were given guidance on how to

politics

New Hires Out the Door at OPM

February 14, 2025

A surprising move shook up the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on a Thursday afternoon. Recent hires, those who had been working for less than a year or two, found themselves out of a job. This wasn't an isolated incident; it's part of a bigger trend across various government agencies.

health

China's Biotech Boom: A New Frontier for U. S. Pharma

February 13, 2025

In recent years, the biopharmaceutical industry has seen a significant shift. Chinese companies are now at the forefront of developing innovative drugs. This trend has caught the attention of U. S. pharmaceutical giants, who are increasingly looking to China for promising new treatments. One notabl

business

London's Hidden History: A Roman Basilica Uncovered

February 13, 2025

In the heart of London, where new skyscrapers are constantly rising, a surprising discovery has been made. While preparing to build a new 32-story office tower, archaeologists found remnants of a Roman basilica that dates back nearly 2, 000 years. This basilica was part of the forum, the central hub

entertainment

Avowed: A Godlike Adventure with a Few Hiccups

February 13, 2025

Avowed, the latest game from a well-known studio, takes players into a vast, magical world called the Living Lands. You play as a Godlike, a person blessed by the gods of Eora, and sent by the Aedyr Empire to investigate the mysterious Dreamscourge. This game is set in the same world as another popu

technology

SpaceX's Texas Expansion: Starbase City on the Horizon

February 13, 2025

SpaceX is pushing forward with plans to transform a Texas area into a new city called Starbase. This move comes after a local county approved an election that will let nearby residents decide if they want to establish Starbase as a municipality. The proposed city is located near Boca Chica Beach, cl

health

Apple's Big Health Bet: What's Next for Your iPhone and Watch?

February 12, 2025

Apple has just kicked off a massive health research project. It's not like anything they've done before. This time, they're not focusing on just one area of health. Instead, they're gathering data from iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods to find new links between different aspects of our health, bot

technology

Sci-Fi Nomad Brings Age Old AI rivalry with A Frenemy

February 12, 2025

Once upon a time, there was something called Open AI, that was created. Tesla known for cars and keeping things running smoothly had a goal for the literal "Fastest at building advanced safely". But it wasn't easy for the space gang with the Tesla, they had really needed OpenAI to help thei

health

Little Kids, Big Problems: Fixing Food for Babies in Ghana

February 12, 2025

In Ghana, babies and toddlers face a big problem. They are not getting the right food. This means they are not getting the nutrition they need. When babies turn 6 months, they need more than just milk. They need different foods to grow strong and healthy. But many kids in Ghana don't get this k