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Oct 18 2025SCIENCE

Fighting Malaria: New Ways to Test Pesticides on Mosquitoes

Malaria is a big problem. One idea to fight it is to use pesticides on humans or animals. These pesticides are called endectocides and ectocides. Scientists are trying to figure out the best way to test these pesticides on mosquitoes that spread malaria. Testing these pesticides in labs is tricky.

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Oct 18 2025EDUCATION

Young Women in STEM: A Chance to Shine and Inspire

The Zonta Club of Austin is calling out to young women who are making waves in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). If you're between 18 and 35 and have made significant strides in these fields, this is your moment to shine. The club is now accepting applications for the 2026 Zonta Wom

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Oct 18 2025HEALTH

Pickleball's Rise: A Growing Concern for Eye Safety

Pickleball has become a sensation, popping up everywhere from local parks to community centers. Its popularity has surged, with over a 223% increase in players in just three years. This growth spans all ages, making it a truly inclusive sport. However, with more people playing, there's an alarming r

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Oct 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

Balloons: Fun but Frightening for Nature and Power Grids

Mylar balloons, those shiny and colorful party favorites, come with a dark side. They might seem harmless, but they can cause big problems for both wildlife and power systems. These balloons can trigger fires and lead to massive power outages. Imagine a citywide blackout affecting hundreds of thous

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Oct 17 2025WEATHER

Solar Showdown: Northern Lights May Light Up 15 States Tonight

The Sun has been quite active lately, sending out bursts of energy and particles known as coronal mass ejections (CMEs). These CMEs are expected to reach Earth tonight, potentially causing a geomagnetic storm. This storm could make the northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, visible in 15 states across

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Oct 12 2025HEALTH

How Quickly Does Stroke Treatment Make a Difference?

When someone has a major stroke, doctors often use two treatments: drugs to dissolve clots and a procedure to remove them. But how much time passes between these treatments can be important. Researchers wanted to know if the time between giving clot-busting drugs and opening the blocked artery affe

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Oct 12 2025HEALTH

Lipoprotein(a): A Closer Look at Heart Risk Over Time

Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a type of fat in the blood that can increase the risk of heart disease. Unlike other lipids, Lp(a) is mostly determined by genes. Many believe it stays the same in a person over time. However, a recent study looked at over 230, 000 adults to see if Lp(a) levels can chang

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Oct 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Cyber Thieves Targeting Payroll Systems: What You Need to Know

A sneaky group called Storm-2657 is causing trouble. They are breaking into employee accounts to steal salaries. This group is mostly going after U. S. companies, especially those in higher education. They are using HR software like Workday to do this. The scary part? They are not hacking the softw

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Oct 09 2025HEALTH

A New Way to Age Better: The Power of C15:0

Aging is a natural process, but how we age can be influenced by what we put into our bodies. Enter Fatty15, a supplement that focuses on cellular health to promote longevity. It contains C15:0, a unique fatty acid that has been shown to support various aspects of health. C15:0 is not a typical omeg

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Oct 09 2025SCIENCE

A Comet's Cosmic Connection: Could 3I/ATLAS Hold the Key to the Wow! Signal?

A comet from another star system, named 3I/ATLAS, has caught the attention of scientists. It might be linked to the famous Wow! signal, a mysterious radio wave detected in 1977. Avi Loeb, a well-known astronomer from Harvard, thinks this comet could be the source of the signal. The Wow! signal was a

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