CULTURE

Dec 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Boxer Liam Paro Picks Fictional Croc Dundee Over Real Stars

Australian boxer Liam Paro, who took the boxing world by storm by defeating Subriel Matias and winning the IBF Super Lightweight championship, recently faced an interesting challenge. Before his title defense against Richardson Hitchins, DAZN Sports asked him to rank his top 5 Australian celebrities

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Dec 06 2024LIFESTYLE

Brown is Back: Meet 2025's Color of the Year

Pantone, the boss of colors, has announced its top pick for 2025. Drumroll, please. . . it's a soft, cozy brown called Mocha Mousse. This isn't just any brown; it's a warm hug wrapped in a color. Think of it like a coffee break after a long day. It's that comforting. Eiseman, Pantone's color guru,

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Dec 05 2024SCIENCE

Solar Powered Rice: A New Hope for Farmers?

Did you know that rice plants love a certain kind of food called ammonium? Well, scientists have discovered something amazing. They found a way to turn another kind of plant food, called nitrates, into ammonium using something we all see every day - sunlight! Imagine, plants getting their favorite f

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Dec 03 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Top Tunes of 2024: A Musical Mashup

In 2024, we saw the birth of new pop stars and the comeback of old favorites. The year was filled with regional rap hits, country crossovers, and the rise of sexy drill. A summer blockbuster tune even shook up pop culture in a big way. Let's talk about some standout tracks. Church Chords dropped an

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Dec 03 2024ENVIRONMENT

Science Meets Farming: Studying Sheep Gas to Fight Climate Change

Imagine big metal boxes, like walk-in refrigerators, in Colombia. These are no ordinary boxes; they're chambers designed to measure something unusual: sheep burps and farts. Why? To understand and reduce methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. Methane is a big deal. It's responsible for a significant c

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Dec 01 2024CRYPTO

Banana Art named Comedian Gets Eaten by Crypto Mogul

Everyone's heard of weird art, but crypto billionaire Justin Sun took things to a whole new level by buying a banana taped to a wall for $6. 2 million! You might think he's joking, but Sun saw this banana-as-art as a bridge between memes, crypto, and traditional art. "Comedian, " as it's officially

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Nov 29 2024ENVIRONMENT

Farming and the Environment: A Closer Look at Animal Management

Picture a farmer beginning with just a few chicks or baby cows. Over time, these little ones need food and care to grow big and strong. Eventually, they end up on our dinner plates. Did you know that raising these animals for food contributes a lot to greenhouse gas emissions? From the feed they eat

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Nov 29 2024HEALTH

Teens Today: What They Think About Cosmetic Procedures

You might assume that cosmetic procedures are just for grown-ups, but more teens are exploring these options. Previous studies often used surveys to gather thoughts from adults, especially women. But to understand what's next, we need to hear from young people, who are growing up in a world where co

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Nov 28 2024SCIENCE

Why Are Twins More Common in Humans?

Ever wondered why humans have more twins than other primates? You might think it's linked to having plenty of resources, but that's not always true. Surprisingly, areas with fewer resources often have more twins. So, what's the deal? It turns out, culture has a big part to play. In places where twin

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Nov 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Farming Side of Ford: Why They Stopped Making Tractors

Henry Ford, the man behind America's iconic car brand, also had a thing for tractors. Back in the early 1900s, he created an experimental tractor called the "automotive plow. " By 1917, Ford introduced the Fordson tractor, and the company started making farming equipment. Ford tractors like the 9N,

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