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Jun 19 2026ENVIRONMENT

Keeping an Eye on the Ocean After Plans to Stop Watching

Scientists and lawmakers recently scored a win for ocean research after a sudden decision to stop monitoring four of five key ocean measurement stations was reversed. These stations, spread across the Pacific and Atlantic, track things like ocean temperatures, fish populations, and how the sea affec

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Jun 19 2026LIFESTYLE

A Teacher Who Left a Lasting Mark on Chicago's Funeral Industry

Tim Kowalski spent over three decades shaping the future of Chicago’s funeral directors at Worsham College of Mortuary Science. More than just an instructor, he taught over 3, 000 students the technical skills of embalming while emphasizing the importance of treating the grieving with kindness. His

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Jun 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

A New Tool for Big Problems: Oak Ridge’s Quantum Computer

Oak Ridge National Laboratory just added a powerful new machine to its toolkit—one that works in extreme cold, like the temperature of outer space. This isn’t just any computer; it’s a quantum machine called Pathfinder, designed to tackle problems that regular computers struggle with. The lab paired

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Jun 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Fresh Take on History: Why This Anime Could Break Your Summer Watchlist

Crunchyroll just dropped a new anime that might sneak up on everyone this summer. Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia follows Sitara, a bright young girl sold into slavery during the Islamic Golden Age. Her world flips when the Mongols attack, forcing her to protect a family library packed with ancient kn

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Jun 19 2026HEALTH

Understanding the risks of bacteria in chicken processing

Food safety experts often worry about bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus in chicken products. This germ can survive cooking by producing toxins that don't break down with heat. The study looked at how this bacteria grows in different chicken cuts under various temperatures. Scientists tested chicke

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Jun 19 2026RELIGION

Aliens and Faith: Why Big Questions Don’t Always Wreck Belief

Most sci-fi stories assume religion and aliens don’t mix. Yet in the film Disclosure Day, a character who almost became a nun worries that learning about extraterrestrials could destroy faith. She believes God made humans “supreme. ” A nun calmly corrects her: supreme on Earth, not necessarily every

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Jun 19 2026HEALTH

Ramadan fasting and its possible effects on diabetes-related cell aging

Researchers are looking into whether skipping meals during Ramadan could slow down changes linked to type 2 diabetes. Telomeres are small caps on the ends of cells that get shorter as we age or face health problems. People with type 2 diabetes often have shorter telomeres, which might explain why th

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Jun 19 2026POLITICS

Why California’s governors keep being Catholic

California often gets labeled as the most progressive state in America, full of tech billionaires and Hollywood dreams. But look closer and you’ll notice something odd: nearly every governor in recent decades has been Catholic. Five in a row, to be exact. That streak isn’t just a coincidence. The st

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Jun 19 2026BUSINESS

Life in India’s urban shadows: What shapes the earnings of informal workers?

In towns and cities across Odisha, millions stitch clothes, sell on streets, and drive rickshaws without formal job contracts. Their daily income depends on more than just hard work—where they came from, how long they’ve stayed, and the kind of labor they do all play a part. A closer look shows that

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Jun 19 2026RELIGION

When Faith Changes How We Judge Victims

Religion often shapes how people react to tough situations. A study tested whether someone’s beliefs affect their views on sexual assault cases. Researchers asked people from different religious backgrounds to evaluate a rape scenario involving a victim from either their own faith or another. The re

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