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Apr 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Charleston's Green Path to a Better Future

Charleston is making big moves to protect its environment and improve life for its people. The city has kicked off a project called The Just Corridor. This is a big deal because it is the first of its kind in the Southeast. The project is named after Ernest Everett Just, a famous A

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Apr 12 2025HEALTH

How Brain Cells Go Rogue in Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a common brain disorder. It is caused by faulty brain circuits. The exact reasons why these circuits malfunction are still a mystery. However, recent progress in brain research has shed some light on the matter. Scientists have found that certain types of brain cells play a big role

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Apr 12 2025SCIENCE

Big Changes Ahead for Weather Satellites and Space Programs

The White House has sent a budget draft to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The draft is for the fiscal year 2026. It suggests big changes to space-related activities. This includes the Geostationary Extended Observations program. This program is set to launch a new generatio

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Apr 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Dolphins in Danger: Heat and Toxins Team Up

Dolphins are in trouble. Sea temperatures are rising and pollution is increasing. These two issues are usually looked at separately, but they are connected. They are both making it easier for diseases to spread among dolphins. This is a big problem for these marine animals. In the UK, short-bea

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Apr 12 2025HEALTH

How Arimoclomol Helps Cells Fight Niemann-Pick Disease

Niemann-Pick disease type C is a very rare and serious condition. It affects the brain and other organs. It happens because cells can't process cholesterol and certain fats properly. This leads to a buildup of harmful substances inside cells. Arimoclomol is a medicine that can help manage this disea

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Apr 12 2025SCIENCE

How White Storks Handle Heat in Their Nests

White storks face a unique challenge when it comes to managing their body heat. They need to keep their core temperature stable, even when the outside temperature changes a lot. One way they do this is by using their bare body parts as thermal windows. These are areas that can release or absorb heat

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Apr 12 2025SCIENCE

How Pyridine Substrates Steer Rare-Earth Catalysis

The world of chemistry is full of surprises. Rare-earth elements have been in the spotlight for their ability to catalyze reactions between certain molecules and alkenes. For a long time, scientists focused on how these elements drive reactions forward. They saw the substrates, like 2-ethylpyridine,

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Apr 12 2025SCIENCE

A Fresh Look at Carbon Dioxide's Role in Chemistry

In the world of chemistry, there's a lot of buzz about finding greener ways to do things. One cool development is using carbon dioxide (CO2) as a building block in reactions. This isn't just about reducing waste. It's also about creating useful compounds in a more eco-friendly way. One interesting

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Apr 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

OpenAI's Next Step: GPT-4's Exit and GPT-4o's Rise

The landscape of AI is shifting. OpenAI is set to retire GPT-4, a model that has been a significant part of ChatGPT since its launch over two years ago. This change is expected to happen by April 30. The new model, GPT-4o, will take over as the primary model in ChatGPT. GPT-4 will still be accessibl

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Apr 11 2025CRIME

A Sudden Descent in Boca Raton

A tragic incident occurred in Boca Raton, Florida, on a Friday morning. A small plane met with a fatal accident, resulting in the loss of three lives. The aircraft, a Cessna 310R, had taken off from Boca Raton Airport with the intention of reaching Tallahassee International Airport. Unfortunately, i

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