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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

Who Benefited from Backing Trump?

Some of America's wealthiest business leaders invested heavily in Donald Trump's presidential campaign, with each expecting different rewards. Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, spent over $200 million to support Trump. Since Trump's win, Musk's net worth has skyrocketed. He used his social me

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Nov 25 2024ENVIRONMENT

Discovering Birds' Cool Spots in Savanna Trees: A Climate Change Perspective

Imagine you're a small bulbul or a larger hornbill, both birds living in a subtropical African savanna. You love to rest in trees, especially when it's hot. Scientists have recently used special tools called LiDAR and complex models to figure out how many trees provide a cool place to rest. They fou

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Nov 25 2024HEALTH

Saying No to Opioids: A New Way to Manage Surgical Pain

Surgery can be scary, especially when it comes to managing pain afterward. Many people worry about becoming dependent on opioids, which are often prescribed after surgery. But what if there was a way to handle pain without these strong drugs? Researchers are working on just that: opioid-free surgery

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

The Shifting Role of Media in a Polarized World

Last week, people reacted strongly to news that MSNBC's "Morning Joe" hosts, Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, met with President-Elect Donald Trump. Jim VandeHei, co-founder of Axios and Politico, defended the meeting, saying journalists need more information to share and report. However, critic

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Nov 25 2024EDUCATION

Similarity vs Diversity: How to Get Along?

Ever wondered if celebrating differences or similarities makes us friendlier towards others? Science says that when it comes to different groups like ethnic, religious, or political ones, people just love having something in common. Research has shown that the more alike we feel, the more we want to

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Nov 25 2024HEALTH

Beating Hepatitis C: More Than Medicine

Hepatitis C is a sneaky virus that's causing a lot of trouble in the US. In 2019 alone, it led to about 15, 000 deaths and racked up a whopping $7 billion in healthcare costs. Even though we saw a drop in infections before 2010, the numbers are climbing again. It's not just about the medical advance

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Nov 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Rocket Lab's Big Funding Boost for Space Solar Power

You might have heard about the CHIPS and Science Act. It's a big deal in the tech world, and recently, Rocket Lab scored big time with a funding boost. The US Department of Commerce has promised up to $23. 9 million to help Rocket Lab make more space-grade solar cells. These tiny powerhouses fuel up

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Nov 25 2024SCIENCE

Boosting Zinc-Air Batteries with Designed Carbon Composites

You might think that making batteries is just about throwing some chemicals together. But scientists are getting really clever about it! They’re mixing carbon nanotubes and graphene to make special composites. These composites have nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S) added in just the right way to make zinc

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Nov 25 2024ENVIRONMENT

Buddhist Climate Activists: How Emotions Drive Action

Climate change is a big problem, and understanding how people feel about it can help us find solutions. One group that's been looking into this is Western Buddhist climate activists. These are people who follow Buddhism and care a lot about the environment. Their feelings about climate change, like

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Nov 25 2024ENVIRONMENT

Elon Musk’s Factories: A Pollution Problem

Elon Musk’s Tesla factories have been facing a lot of pollution issues. The Texas gigafactory, which started operating in 2022, has been a big problem. Hazardous wastewater was going into Austin’s sewer system without being treated. Plus, a furnace used to melt metal for car parts was releasing toxi

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