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Nov 11 2024SCIENCE

International Unity in Space: A Boost for Science but Not Education

Space-science programs offer great benefits to countries by boosting science, technology, education, and economy. However, the high costs have prevented developing nations from joining in, and even developed countries have scaled back spending over the past decade. This study looks into how internat

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Nov 06 2024RELIGION

Religion, Social Media, and Bridging Divides

Religion can be a powerful force for good, promoting cooperation, civic engagement, and life satisfaction. However, it can also lead to conflicts and prejudices, especially when people of different faiths interact little with each other. A study looked at a social network from Weibo, China's version

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Oct 31 2024CRIME

The Story of Nishad Singh: Cooperation, Not Jail Time

Nishad Singh, former engineering boss at FTX, got off lightly. No jail time, just three years of supervision. Why? He cooperated with the government, helping unravel the crypto exchange's fraud. The judge praised his limited role compared to others like FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Singh also forf

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

A Growing Gathering: BRICS and Beyond

In the Russian city of Kazan, a significant meeting is taking place. Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting leaders from China, India, and other countries, in what is known as the BRICS summit. This group initially included Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, but now also counts Ira

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Oct 28 2024POLITICS

Korea's Response: North Troops in Ukraine

In a twist of global events, South Korea finds itself in a tricky spot. Seoul's spy agency recently revealed that North Korea might send 10, 000 troops to Russia by year's end. Just one day before, US and South Korean officials reported that around 3, 000 North Korean troops are already training in

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Oct 28 2024POLITICS

Friendship in a Shifting World: Xi and Putin Meet at BRICS

At the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, two powerful leaders, Xi Jinping of China and Vladimir Putin of Russia, came together. They talked about something important: how their countries stick together, even when the world keeps changing. Xi shared that even though things are moving fast, their friends

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Oct 26 2024SCIENCE

Space Seeds and More: China's First Reusable Satellite Mission

China's first reusable satellite, Shijian-19, came back to Earth after a two-week trip in space. It launched on September 27 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center and landed on October 11 in the Gobi Desert. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) held a ceremony on October 24 to reveal th

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

South Korea's New Stance on North Korea's Role in Ukraine

In a recent meeting, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol pledged to take action against North Korea's involvement in Russia's war in Ukraine. He was speaking after talks with Polish President Andrzej Duda about boosting defense ties. South Korea's intelligence agency believes that around 3, 000 Nor

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

US Spy Agencies Get New AI Rules to Balance Power and Safety

The White House has rolled out new guidelines for U. S. national security and intelligence agencies on how to use artificial intelligence (AI). These rules aim to tap into AI's potential while keeping risks in check. The goal is to ensure these agencies can access the latest AI tech without misusing

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

North Korea's Secret Role in Ukraine

U. S. defense chief Lloyd Austin recently revealed that North Korean troops have been spotted in Russia. This adds a new twist to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. South Korea first warned about this last week, saying North Korean commandos were heading to Ukraine to fight alongside Russia. "We're no

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