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Mar 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Space News Roundup: Rocket Lab's Big Plans, Australian Launch, and Blue Origin's Mystery Passenger

Rocket Lab has been busy making headlines. They've announced a bunch of new projects, including a medium-lift rocket called Neutron. They're also working on a rocket landing platform and a new satellite design. The company is aiming to launch Neutron this year, but experts are skeptical. They've had

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Feb 28 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Zelenskyy Visits Trump: What's at Stake?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington. This meeting is a big deal because it's the first time the two leaders have talked face-to-face since September. The US and Russia have already started talks about ending the war in Ukraine, but Ukra

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Virtual Reality: A New Tool for Autism Therapy

Autism is a condition that often comes with challenges in social skills. Traditionally, speech and language therapy (SLT) has been a go-to method for helping with these issues. But times are changing. Therapists are now looking at neuro-affirmative practices, which means they're moving away from foc

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Feb 27 2025ENVIRONMENT

Chemical Safety: New Tech Predicts Harm to Microbes

Chemicals can be harmful to the environment, but testing each one is a slow process. Scientists have found a way to speed this up using something called graph neural networks (GNNs). These networks can predict how harmful a chemical might be to tiny microbes called nitrifiers. These microbes are imp

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Feb 27 2025SCIENCE

Neuroscience Meets Art: A Global Celebration of Creativity

Every two years, a unique event brings together people from all corners of the globe. This event is not a sporting competition or a scientific conference. It's an art competition. The theme? Neuroscience. The Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience hosts this international art competition. It's open

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Feb 27 2025SCIENCE

Orangutans and Superbugs: A Hidden Threat

Sumatran orangutans, those amazing tree-dwelling primates from Indonesia, have a secret problem. They are carrying bacteria that can cause serious infections in humans. One of these bacteria is called Klebsiella pneumoniae, a common germ found in many mammals, including orangutans. This bac

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Feb 27 2025SCIENCE

Asteroid 2024 YR4: Why the Odds of Impact Keep Changing

In the vast expanse of space, scientists are keeping a close eye on asteroid 2024 YR4. This space rock, first spotted in December 2024, has been a hot topic due to its potential to hit Earth in 2032. The European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA have been tracking 2024 YR4 closely. Initially, th

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Feb 27 2025CELEBRITIES

Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick: Back in Action for a Italian Wedding

Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick are reuniting on screen for a thrilling sequel. This time, they are heading to the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for a lavish wedding. The wedding is for Emily Nelson, played by Lively, who is set to marry a wealthy Italian businessman. The trailer hints at a plot

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Feb 27 2025BUSINESS

U. S. Manufacturing Boost: Eli Lilly's Big Bet

Eli Lilly has just announced a massive investment of $27 billion to construct four new manufacturing sites across the U. S. This move is driven by the surging demand for their popular weight loss and diabetes injections, as well as their plans to develop new drugs for various conditions. This invest

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Feb 27 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Big Ask: Security First, Then Minerals

Ukraine's President has a clear message for the U. S. and Europe: security guarantees are the key to any successful minerals deal. He believes the current agreement is just a starting point, light on details and financial commitments. He wants a clear understanding of the broader security picture fr

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