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The Best Temperature for Growing Mealworms

December 25, 2024

Mealworms, also known as Tenebrio molitor, are superstars in the insect farming world. But to thrive, they need just the right temperature. Farmers usually aim for around 29 to 31°C. A recent study wanted to find the perfect temperature for these little critters to grow, develop, and have lots of ba

politics

Health Under Fire: Palestine, Ukraine, and Venezuela

December 25, 2024

Imagine trying to stay healthy while living in a war zone. That's the reality for people in Palestine, Ukraine, and Venezuela. When violence and instability take over, keeping people healthy becomes a real challenge. It's like trying to build a house of cards in a windstorm. Health and peace are tw

technology

Guard Your Data: Keeping Georgia's Surveys Honest

December 25, 2024

Web surveys are super convenient, but they're also a magnet for cheaters. People fill them out with fake answers, which messes up the results and makes the data useless for scientists and researchers. The problem is, not everyone talks about how to spot and remove these dishonest responses. Think o

environment

Ozone Levels: What's in the Air and Why It Matters

December 25, 2024

Ever wondered what affects ozone levels in the air we breathe? Let's dive into a study done in the Upper Silesian region. Back in 2019, ozone was linked to a shocking 365, 000 premature deaths worldwide, and 16, 800 in the European Union alone. So, what's causing these dangerous ozone spikes? Resea

science

Moving Forward with Space: Senate Bill for NASA’s Future

December 25, 2024

Imagine this: a Senate bill is on the table, directing NASA to shift its focus towards commercial space stations and to tackle cost overruns in science missions. This bill, introduced by Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash. ) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), looks to speed up the development of commercial space

science

Suni Williams' Space Stay Extended: Concerns Grow

December 25, 2024

Astronaut Suni Williams, 59, has been in space since June, and her return home has been delayed twice. Recently, NASA shared a photo of Williams and her colleague, astronaut Don Pettit, wearing Santa hats during the holidays. Many people expressed concern about their well-being, as Williams and her

science

Moon Mission: Firefly's Blue Ghost and NASA's Big Payload

December 25, 2024

In January, Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander will set off for the moon, carrying a record number of NASA payloads. This mission, dubbed Ghost Riders in the Sky, is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program. It aims to explore the moon's surface and environment using

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How Fire Ash Changes Nutrients in Different Places

December 25, 2024

Ever wondered how fires change the nutrients in the soil? This study took a deep dive into how fire ash from different environments, like forests and grasslands, affects key nutrients like phosphorus, calcium, and potassium. Using special tools like X-ray absorption spectroscopy, scientists found ou

sports

Packers Shut Out Saints in Monday Night Game

December 24, 2024

On a recent Monday night, something unusual happened in the NFL. The Green Bay Packers shut out the New Orleans Saints with a dominating 34-0 win. This was the first time a team had been shut out all season. The Packers, now 11-4, are headed to the playoffs. The Saints, however, didn't have their be

politics

Bethlehem's Christmas in the Shadows of War

December 24, 2024

In Bethlehem, the town where Jesus is believed to have been born, Christmas was quieter than usual this year. The streets were empty, the festive lights were missing, and the usual crowd of tourists was nowhere to be seen. A war in nearby Gaza cast a long shadow over the holiday. Bethlehem's mayor,