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Feb 11 2025SCIENCE

2032 Asteroid Impact: What Are the Chances?

What are the odds of an asteroid hitting Earth in 2032? NASA's Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) has been keeping tabs on asteroid 2024 YR4, initially detected on December 27, 2024. The odds of a collision have shifted from 1. 3% to 2. 2%, as of February 10. These fluctuations are quit

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Feb 11 2025SCIENCE

The Future of Medical Imaging: Making Magic with Mn-52

Imagine a special type of metal, Mn-52, that makes it easier to see details inside the body while scanning cancers. With a half-life of 5. 6 days, Mn-52 can stay active for a while, making it great for imaging. Separating Mn-52 safely is tricky, though. Researchers have found a way to use a particl

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Measles Outbreak in West Texas

In a small county in West Texas, health officials have confirmed fifteen cases of measles, with most of them affecting school-aged kids. This particular county has one of the highest rates of vaccine exemptions in the state. This outbreak isn't the only one happening in the U. S. In 2024, there's be

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Feb 11 2025FINANCE

Trump's Metal Tariffs: How Asia Reacts

In a surprising move, the leader of the United States, Donald Trump, signed an order on Monday to impose a 25% tax on steel and aluminum imports. This decision had a profound impact on Asia-Pacific markets. Many markets in the region showed resilience and even gains, brushing off the tariff news. A

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Feb 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

Mexico farming jobs facing weather hurdles

Since the 1980s, Mexican farm jobs have had to deal with climate swings Most rain feed farmers have to play the predictable rain game every year Agricultural jobs have to rely on the timing and amount of rain that comes from the sky. In Mexico, a large portion of the population, around 20 million,

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Feb 11 2025RELIGION

Gods of Cooperation: How Beliefs Shape Our Behavior

Humans have long believed in gods that care about our morals. The reason for this has been debated, with some saying these beliefs help societies grow and encourage teamwork. But recent evidence suggests that these beliefs aren't just for big groups and might not always boost cooperation. Belief i

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Feb 11 2025SCIENCE

How Psychopathy Can Influence Relationships and Careers

Ever wondered how someone's personality quirks can affect their relationships and job success? A study using a nationally diverse community sample of 490 employed romantic couples from New Zealand took a good look into this. They found that certain psychopathic traits can indeed cause ripples in per

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Kids on the Move: The Power of Exercise

Exercise isn't just about staying fit; it's a game-changer for kids' overall well-being. We're talking social skills, mental health, and emotional stability. It is not only about the body, it is about the mind too. Moving around helps children develop and grow. It is not just about the body. Peopl

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Feb 11 2025CRIME

Unraveling False Confessions

False confessions can happen when innocent people are tricked into confessing to crimes. It's a big deal and can happen anywhere. This is not a rare occurrence. To start, let's think about why this might happen. Picture this: A person is taken into a small, uncomfortable room. They are questioned f

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Feb 11 2025SCIENCE

The Secret Life of Baby Sturgeons: How Warmth Shapes Their Behavior

Baby white sturgeons, known as larvae, are facing new challenges in a warming world, and recent studies have shown that the temperature while they're developing can change how they act later in life. These sturgeons live in big rivers and estuaries along the Pacific coast of North America, and

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