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Jun 08 2025SCIENCE

Insecticides and the Tiny Warriors of Agroforestry

Insecticides are a big deal in the world of farming. They help control pests but can be a problem for tiny, helpful creatures like Trichogramma ostriniae. This tiny wasp is a big helper in managing pests in agroforestry. But, the widespread use of insecticides can harm it. Four insecticides were te

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Jun 06 2025HEALTH

Forgetting the Pioneers: Dora Gerson's Hidden Legacy in Medicine

The story of medicine is often told as a tale of men. But women have always been part of it. They have been patients, healers, and innovators. Yet, their contributions are often overlooked. One such overlooked figure is Dora Gerson. She was a doctor in Dresden. She was one of the first women in Germ

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Jun 06 2025RELIGION

Reviving Art: The Science Behind Saving Old Church Murals

In the heart of Pennsylvania, a unique blend of art and science is at work. The goal is to preserve a set of 80-year-old murals that have seen better days. The murals are in a church in Millvale. These murals are not just any artwork. They are the work of the late Croatian American artist Maxo V

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Jun 05 2025SCIENCE

How We Passed Down Knowledge Before Books

The human race has always been curious. We have a knack for learning and passing down information. This has been going on for a long time. In fact, for the last 3. 3 million years, humans have been figuring out ways to share what they know with others. This is how culture has evolved over time.

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Jun 05 2025AGRICULTURE

Rubber Farmers' New Hope: The Power of Group Trading

In Kuantan Singingi Regency, rubber farming is a big deal. It's a key crop, but it hasn't been doing much to boost the local economy. The main issue? Farmers have little say in how their rubber is sold or priced. Traders often call the shots, leaving farmers with little bargaining power. Enter the

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Jun 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

A New Kind of Gun in the Baltic Sea

The Aland Islands, a group of rocky islands in the Baltic Sea, have a long history of hunting. For many years, people there used traditional rifles to hunt seals and other small animals. These rifles were often passed down from one family member to another. The islands are part of Finland, but they

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Jun 04 2025HEALTH

Migrant Youth: Mental Health Challenges Across Borders

Migrant youth face a tough journey. They often struggle with mental health issues as they adapt to new countries. This struggle is real in places like Australia, Canada, and the United States. These countries see a lot of immigrants, especially young ones. So, understanding how these young people co

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Jun 04 2025SPORTS

The Panthers' Surprising Rise: Hockey's New Hotspot

The Florida Panthers have become a force to be reckoned with in the NHL. They have made it to the Stanley Cup Final three years in a row. This is a big deal because, for a long time, the Panthers were not very good. They spent about 23 years struggling, often ending up in the middle to bottom of

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Jun 01 2025SCIENCE

Green Feast: Can Spirulina Replace Soy in Pig Diets?

Soybean meal is a staple in pig feed. It's cheap and packed with protein. But it has a dark side. Growing soybeans can harm the environment. It can lead to soil erosion, deforestation, and loss of wildlife habitats. So, researchers are looking for greener alternatives. One promising contender

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Jun 01 2025SCIENCE

Lighting Up Growth: The Secret to Boosting EPA in Algae

A Korean strain of the algae Nannochloropsis oceanica was put to the test under various light sources. The goal was to find the best way to grow it quickly and boost its eicosapentaenoic acid content. EPA is a valuable fatty acid. It is good for health. It is found in fish oil and some plants. The

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