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Jan 14 2025SCIENCE

NASA's New Mars Plans: Bringing Home Martian Samples Faster and Cheaper

NASA is rethinking its strategy for bringing Martian samples back to Earth. The Perseverance rover has been collecting samples since 2021, which could help scientists understand if life existed on Mars. The original plan was too expensive and time-consuming, so NASA has come up with two new strategi

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

Moon vs. Mars: Elon Musk's Vision vs. Congress's Plan

Fifty-three years ago, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made history as part of the Apollo 11 mission, becoming the first humans to step on the moon. Now, lawmakers in Congress have their eyes set on seeing another American on the moon by 2027. However, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has a differ

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Jan 14 2025SCIENCE

Moon’s Hidden Water: What Lunar Trailblazer Aims to Unveil

NASA has big plans to return to the Moon by 2026 with its Artemis II mission. But before that, they’re sending two missions to the lunar south pole to search for resources. One of these missions is Lunar Trailblazer, a satellite that's going to study water on the Moon. Scientists think there might b

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

COVID's Mixed Impact on Graduate Behavioral Health Students

Picture this: 83 graduate-level students, scattered across two universities, are all enrolled in different behavioral health programs. These include clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychiatric nursing, and social work. They all have one major thing in common these day

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Jan 13 2025SCIENCE

Cu3N: A New Hope for Long-Lasting Fluoride-Ion Batteries

All-solid-state fluoride-ion batteries (FIBs) are being heavily researched for the future of energy storage. One particular cathode material, Cu3N, transforms the game by offering plenty of spaces for fluorine ions to move around. This means more electrons can be transferred, making it a high-capaci

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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

Navigating Food Industry Partnerships: Tips for New Nutritionists

So, you're a budding nutritionist looking to team up with the food industry? That's great! But let's face it, the real world can be tricky. You might feel like you're jumping into the deep end with your eyes closed. Don't worry, we've got your back. Here are some smart strategies to help you build s

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Jan 13 2025SCIENCE

The Legacy of Mary Main: A Lifelong Partnership in Attachment Research

Klaus and Mary Main's journey in attachment research spans over 50 years, filled with professional collaborations and personal bonds. The first encounter happened in 1973 at Mary Ainsworth's lab in Baltimore, where their mutual interest in attachment research blossomed. Both launched longitudinal st

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Jan 12 2025FINANCE

Big Banks and UnitedHealth Kick Off Earnings Season with High Hopes

This week, the earnings season begins with six major U. S. banks and a significant health insurer ready to share their results. Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of America are all set to report their fourth-quarter earnings. UnitedHealth, a key player i

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Jan 12 2025HEALTH

Wayne Dawson's Journey: Cancer Fight and Community Support

Wayne Dawson, a well-known journalist and pastor, is battling oral cancer and credits his community's prayers and support for helping him through this tough time. Last year, Dawson received a surprising diagnosis of oral cancer. Since then, he has been undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment

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Jan 11 2025BUSINESS

Big Tech Companies Adjust Diversity Efforts Ahead of Trump's Return

In response to Donald Trump's upcoming presidency, several major tech companies like Meta and Amazon are rethinking their diversity initiatives. They're not alone; other corporations across the U. S. are making similar moves. Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, recently informed its

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