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The coastal waters near Digha have been experiencing something unusual. A peculiar bloom has been showing up around the same time each year. This bloom is not your typical seaweed or plant growth. It's a type of algae called Phaeocystis. These blooms are not good news. They can mess up the local eco

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Young Minds in a Digital World: How Social Media Affects Indonesian Teens

Social media has become a huge part of everyday life for teens in Indonesia. It can be a great tool, but it also comes with its own set of problems. One big issue is the effect it has on mental health. Many teens face anxiety and depression because of the pressure they feel from social media. This i

The Journey of Fukushima's Radioactive Water to China's Shores

The release of radioactive water from Fukushima into the ocean has sparked fresh worries. The study of this issue involves understanding how this water travels and its potential effects on marine life and the environment. The movement of this contaminated water is influenced by various ocean curren

Deep Sea Fish: How Noise Affects Their Behavior

The ocean floor is home to many fish species. Some live in very deep waters. A recent experiment looked at how these deep-sea fish react to loud noises. This was done along the eastern coast of Canada. The noise came from a commercial seismic survey. It lasted for 100 days straight. The survey used

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The A's New Home: A Mixed Bag of Firsts and Fails

The Athletics have a new temporary home at Sutter Health Park. It is a Triple-A stadium. The Athletics will call this place home for at least the next three years. They are waiting for their permanent new park to be built in Las Vegas. The Athletics left Oakland after 57 seasons at the Coliseum. Th

Astronauts Face Unexpected Challenges in Space Mission

The journey to the International Space Station (ISS) can be unpredictable. The Starliner spacecraft encountered significant issues during its flight last summer. Four of its thrusters failed, leaving astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams in a tough spot. Wilmore had to take manual control, but

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Unusual Bats Making Waves in Major League Baseball

Baseball is buzzing about a new type of bat. These bats are not like the ones you usually see. They have a unique shape. They are called torpedo bats. They have been used in Major League Baseball for a few years. Many people are just now hearing about them. The Cincinnati Reds shortstop, Elly

A Hidden World Emerges from the Ice

In the vast, icy reaches of the Bellingshausen Sea, a unique event unfolded. In January 2025, a colossal iceberg, roughly the size of Chicago, detached from the George VI Ice Shelf. This wasn't just any iceberg; it was a natural curtain lifting to reveal a hidden world beneath. The exposed seafloor

Polar Pioneers: A New View from Above

A group of four space travelers just made history by orbiting over Earth's north and south poles. This is a first for humans, and the pictures they're sending back are stunning. The journey began on March 31, 2025, when a SpaceX rocket blasted off from Florida, carrying the crew in a spacecraft name

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Car Buyers Rush to Beat Tariff Hikes