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Feb 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Corn Belt Farmers Battle Pests with New Tactics

Pests are evolving and outsmarting the special corn used to fight them. This corn has a special toxin from a bacterium called Bacillus thuringiensis. It was designed to protect crops and make farming easier. However, pests have adapted and are now resistant to the toxin. This means the corn is not a

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Feb 28 2025SCIENCE

Lab Animals in Limbo: NIH's Money Moves

The world of scientific research is buzzing with uncertainty. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has proposed a significant cut in indirect costs reimbursements to research institutions. This move could have a huge impact on facilities that house and care for millions of research animals, like

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Dads' Feelings Matter: A Look at Pregnancy in Ethiopia

Pregnancy is a big deal, and not just for the moms-to-be. Dads play a huge role too, especially when it comes to their emotions. In Ethiopia, a group of researchers wanted to find out how dads felt when they found out about their partner's pregnancy. They asked pregnant women to share their husband'

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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 2025CELEBRITIES

Kim Basinger's Journey: From Hollywood's Diva to Animal Advocate

Kim Basinger, a name that once echoed through Hollywood as a symbol of glamour and allure, has seen a lot of changes in her life. She was a young mother, newly married to actor Alec Baldwin, and had just welcomed their daughter, Ireland, when she was offered a script that would change her career tra

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Feb 27 2025SCIENCE

Muscle Talk: How Electric Shocks Affect Legs

Imagine giving one leg of a mouse a tiny electric shock. What happens to the other leg? Scientists wanted to find out. They used electric stimulation to see how it affects muscles. This is not a new idea. It is used in sports and rehabilitation. But what about the other leg? Does it also chan

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Feb 27 2025HEALTH

Measles Outbreak in Texas: What We Know and What It Means

In the heart of Texas, a measles outbreak has been spreading among a close-knit religious community in Gaines County. This isn't just any outbreak; it's the largest one in the US so far this year. As of now, over 120 people have been affected, and sadly, one unvaccinated child has lost their life. T

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Feb 27 2025SPORTS

Beasley's Big Night: Celtics Coach Reacts to Pistons Star's Showtime

The Detroit Pistons had a night to remember, and so did Malik Beasley. He scored 26 points, hitting six three-pointers and grabbing five rebounds. Beasley wasn't shy about celebrating his performance. He held his follow-through longer than usual after making shots and even danced in front of the Cel

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Feb 27 2025SPORTS

Safeties to Watch at the 2025 NFL Combine

The 2025 NFL Combine is coming up, and it's time to talk about the safeties who could make a big impact. This event will be aired from February 27 to March 2. The Detroit Lions have a strong safety lineup with Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, but they might still be looking to add more talent. The Lio

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Feb 27 2025POLITICS

A Fragile Pause in Gaza and Israel

The clock is ticking down to the end of the first six-week pause in fighting between Israel and Gaza. People on both sides are feeling the stress. This pause was meant to give time for talks to move forward. But so far, there hasn't been much progress. This leaves both Israelis and Palestinians

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