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Feb 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Mountain High, But How Green is it?

A deep look into the quality of farming in China's Heilongjiang Province shows a lot of progress and challenges. Building farming practices that benefit the environment and make sure everyone gets a share requires over twenty years of efforts. From 2013 to 2022, Heilongjiang has seen an upward tre

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Fighting Flu: A New Vaccine Approach

The influenza A virus is a persistent threat to public health, causing yearly outbreaks and occasionally, global pandemics. The usual countermeasures, vaccines and antiviral drugs, have limitations. One issue is that new virus strains can resist antivirals and make vaccines less effective. Tradition

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Shifting Views on USAID: The Trumps' Changing Stance

Imagine this: the Trumps weren't always so down on USAID. Once upon a time, they were all for it. Melania and Ivanka Trump were on a roll, using USAID money to make things happen. First up, Melania Trump. She was in Africa, showing off the good that USAID was doing. "We care, and we want t

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Kids Making Strides: A New Hope for AADCd

Rare gene problem called Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency (AADCd) makes it tough for kids to move and learn. It gets in the way of their coordination, balance, and brain development. AADCd affects a small number of people but can cause big problems. Think of it as a roadblock on the pa

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Feb 08 2025SCIENCE

A New Way to Look at How CO2 Gets Turned into Fuel in Reactions

Let's dive into a fascinating world of tiny atoms trying to do big things. Picture this: scientists are working on turning carbon dioxide (CO2) into useful things, like fuel, using a special substance called cobalt phthalocyanine (CoPc). They are examining the core principles of this chemical reac

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Feb 07 2025EDUCATION

Liberty Hill's Old Diner: A New Spot for History and Community

In the heart of North Charleston, South Carolina, leaders have their sights set on breathing new life into an old diner, Al's. The diner sits on East Montague Street and has been a landmark for generations. The building, which is in a state of disrepair, has a rich history and the community is look

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Feb 07 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Sims 4: A Masterstroke or a Lacklustre Performance?

Players of the popular game The Sims 4 have recently got an official peek into The Businesses and Hobbies expansion. Despite being introduced 25 years after The Sims was first released. Questions have been raised as to why is the expansion being launched now. The latest expansion introduces a fea

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Brain Boosters: The Future of Fighting Brain Diseases

Imagine if there were drugs that could tackle brain diseases in a whole new way. Brain diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's are tough. They cause brain cells to die. Most drugs out there just treat the symptoms. They don't fix the root cause. This is where hybrid drugs come in. These are specia

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Bluffton's Big Health Boost

Get ready, Bluffton! A new medical hub is on the way. Imagine this: a shiny, three-story building, 54, 000 square feet of space, and a boatload of new medical services to serve Beaufort, Jasper, and Hampton counties. This isn't just any building; it's the MUSC Health Bluffton Medical Pavilion. It's

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Feb 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI on the Hunt for New Homes in America

Across America, people are looking at huge maps and lists. People are thinking big, talking about the future, and planning ahead for a massive project. The project's about finding new homes for AI, and it's called "Stargate. " It's a partnership between OpenAI, Oracle, and Softban

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