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Feb 02 2025SPORTS

Benavidez vs. Morrell: the fight of the day and a drama of a point.

Las Vegas was the stage for a thrilling showdown between David Benavidez and David Morrell. The two boxers gave an unforgettable performance to start off the boxing season. The night started well for Morrell, he had Benavidez reeling in the early rounds. However, the "Mexican

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

DIY Medicine in Action

Insulin can’t be cheap? It can if we start making it ourselves. There’s a neighborhood initiative around curing diseases without the usual medicine approach and it’s happening in our backyard. This initiative is called Open Insulin. This DIY movement, is making medicine accessible and affordable on

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Feb 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

Growing Green Energy: Local Factors That Make a Difference

You might hear lots about renewable energy (RE) these days. These are like wind turbines and solar panels. They are really important to fight climate change, but do you know how they affect cities or towns? One way to look at things is with the idea of friendly or unfriendly ground. This is

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Feb 02 2025EDUCATION

Mexican Happiness Report

Ever wondered what makes people in Mexico feel happy? Now think about what else makes you happy in your life. Mexico is a colorful country with a rich culture. The story of happiness we will cover is unique to this country. First off, happiness is something that is important for all of us. Th

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Feb 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

Bitcoin's Energy Use: A Challenge for Green Economies

First, let's talk about the big picture, energy consumption and financial technologies like Bitcoin are two things that are currently shaping how we think about sustainability. They are the key factors. Understanding the interactions between these two can help us see how new technologies affect i

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Feb 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

Wasps vs. Pesticides: Who Wins in the Battle for Bugs?

In the never-ending battle against pesky pests, scientists are always on the lookout for natural allies. One such ally is the tiny wasp, Trichogramma chilonis, which targets the eggs of the Helicoverpa species. These wasps are superheroes in tomato fields, where Helicoverpa pests can cause significa

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

How Doctors are Changing the Game for Broken Knees

Knee issues are a big deal. And there is a noticeable change in how doctors are handling them. In the past, doctors would try to fix broken bones around the knee using other methods. But nowadays, there is a growing trend toward primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This is a fancy term for replaci

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Feb 02 2025SPORTS

Little Kids and Lots of Movement: What Makes You Better at Sports?

Nature and nurture both play bit parts in how children master their movement skills. Let's talk about movement skills. Lots of different factors help kids become better at sports, but do children benefit differently from organized sports and open play in the yard. Some research has tried to determi

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Feb 02 2025SCIENCE

Plant Lice and the Power of Electricity

Psyllids, or plant lice, are tiny bugs with a big problem. They have a habit of sucking out the sap of plants. The damage they cause isn’t just physical. The bugs are also known to spread nasty bacteria. These bacteria are tricky to deal with. They have reduced genomes and can’t be grown in lab

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Feb 02 2025POLITICS

USAID in Turmoil: What's Happening and Why It Matters

The future of the USAID agency hangs by a thread. Why is the government ordering massive changes? It's all very complicated. USAID, the heart of the country's humanitarian aid efforts abroad, faces a significant overhaul. This time, the shakeup is different. The Trump administration has put USAID

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