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Feb 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

India's Dietary Dilemma: The Hidden Environmental Costs

India's food habits are taking a toll on the environment. As the country grows, so do its cities, and with that comes a shift in what people eat. This change isn't just about taste; it's about the planet. The environmental impact of Indian diets is a complex issue that hasn't been fully explored. A

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Feb 16 2025HEALTH

Breaking Barriers: How a Program is Changing the Face of Medical Research

Imagine a world where medical research is as diverse as the people it serves. That's the goal of a unique program designed to boost the number of physician-scientists from backgrounds that are often left out of the mix. These underrepresented groups face real hurdles when trying to enter the field.

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Feb 16 2025SCIENCE

Fungi Fun in the Forest: A Tale of Two Seasons

Imagine a vast, lush forest in Taiwan, where seven different types of trees from the Fagaceae family stand tall. Scientists decided to take a closer look at the tiny, often overlooked world of fungi living in and around these trees. They wanted to see how these fungal communities changed over time a

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Feb 16 2025POLITICS

New York Mayor Eric Adams' Deal with Trump: A Political Puzzle

Eric Adams, the mayor of New York, found himself in a peculiar situation. He visited Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago and appeared on Tucker Carlson's show. Why? To get the Justice Department to drop charges against him. And it worked. The Justice Department, led by acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bov

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Feb 16 2025POLITICS

U-Turn on Nuclear Workers: A Sudden Change of Plan

The U. S. agency in charge of nuclear weapons, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), is in a pickle. They recently let go of some workers as part of a cost-cutting plan, but now they need them back. The problem? They can't find them. The agency sent out an email saying they want to re

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Feb 16 2025SPORTS

Red Sox's Infield Puzzle: Where Will Alex Bregman Play?

The Red Sox have signed Alex Bregman to a three-year deal, but his position on the field is still up in the air. Bregman's willingness to play second base, despite his Gold Glove-winning third base skills, has the team considering different lineup options. Manager Alex Cora is keeping his cards clos

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Feb 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Changing the Game: How Communities are Redefining Success

In today's world, things are getting more complicated. People are facing big problems that affect both society and the environment. These issues are so complex that they can't be solved by simple, straightforward solutions. Instead, people are looking at big, systemic changes that can really make a

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Feb 16 2025HEALTH

Students Take the Lead: Bringing Cancer Care into the 21st Century

In Pakistan, cancer care has long been stuck in the past. It's like being in a time machine, where doctors work in silos, and patients don't get the best care. But a group of students decided to shake things up. They started a project called the Tumor Board Establishment Facilitation Forum (TEFF). I

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Feb 16 2025HEALTH

Unraveling Propionic Acidemia: A Turkish Journey

Propionic acidemia (PA) is a genetic condition that affects multiple systems in the body. It's caused by a lack of an enzyme called propionyl-CoA carboxylase, which is made by the PCCA and PCCB genes. This condition is passed down from parents to their children in a specific way, known as autosomal

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Feb 15 2025POLITICS

Trump's Big Move: Defunding Schools Over Covid-19 Vaccines

In a surprising turn of events, the former President of the United States, Donald Trump, signed an order that would cut federal funding for schools requiring Covid-19 vaccinations for students. This move was seen as a response to the ongoing debate surrounding vaccination mandates in educational ins

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