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Apr 03 2025SCIENCE

Growing Food in the Sky: The Power of Vertical Farming

The world is hungry, and the population is growing. So, how can we feed everyone without harming the planet? Vertical farming might just be the answer. This method involves stacking layers of crops, algae, mushrooms, fish, insects, and even cultured meat. It is not dependent on climate, weather, or

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Apr 03 2025SCIENCE

The Power of Point Placement in Reducing Discrepancy

Uniform point sets are essential in many fields. They are used in experiments, graphics, and finance. These sets need to have low discrepancy, which means the points are spread out evenly. Recent studies have shown that using Graph Neural Networks and optimization can create point sets with much low

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Apr 03 2025HEALTH

Vaccine Hesitancy: The Role of Beliefs and Politics

Vaccine hesitancy has been a major hurdle in the fight against COVID-19. This issue is not just about access to vaccines. It's also about people's beliefs and political views. To understand why some counties have lower vaccination rates, researchers looked at various factors. These include things l

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Apr 03 2025SCIENCE

Longevity Lab: Unlocking Secrets to Longer Life with Worms

The National Institute on Aging is on a mission to find ways to help people live longer and healthier lives. In 2013, they kicked off a special project called the Caenorhabditis Intervention Testing Program. This program uses a tiny worm, the C. elegans, to test different drugs. These worms live for

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Apr 03 2025HEALTH

Why You Should Be Wary of 420 Celebrations

There is a lot of hype around April 20th, or 4/20, as a day to celebrate cannabis. Some people might not know that this celebration can have serious health risks. One of these risks is atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that can be dangerous. It is a condition where the heart beats in an irregul

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Apr 03 2025HEALTH

Saudi Arabia's Push for Better Travel Health

The world is getting smaller, and with more people traveling, health risks are spreading faster. Saudi Arabia is at the center of this trend. It welcomes millions of pilgrims every year for Hajj and Umrah. Plus, it is becoming a hotspot for tourists and entertainment. This puts the country in a uniq

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Apr 03 2025POLITICS

A Stand for Democracy: Wisconsin's Supreme Court Race

In the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court race, a conservative candidate named Brad Schimel showed true sportsmanship. When the news came in that his liberal opponent, Susan Crawford, had won, Schimel did not hesitate to call her and concede. This might not seem like a big deal, but in today's political

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Apr 03 2025SCIENCE

A Mysterious Roman Battlefield Unearthed in Vienna

In a quiet residential and industrial area of Vienna, a surprising find has shaken up the world of archaeology. While fixing up a football field, workers stumbled upon something far more ancient than they bargained for. Buried beneath the ground were the remains of around 150 soldiers, all of whom m

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Apr 03 2025POLITICS

Elon Musk's Political Gamble: A Double-Edged Sword for Republicans

The recent Wisconsin Supreme Court race has put a spotlight on Elon Musk's role in politics. Musk, known for his work at Tesla and his involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency, made a significant investment in the Wisconsin race. He spent over 20 million dollars and even held a rally

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Apr 03 2025LIFESTYLE

Chicago's Culinary Stars Shine Bright in James Beard Nominations

The city of Chicago is buzzing with excitement as five local culinary talents have been named finalists for the prestigious James Beard Awards. This recognition is a big deal in the food world, celebrating the best of the best in restaurants and chefs across the nation. The awards are turning 35 thi

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