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Feb 12 2025EDUCATION

Teen Tech Habits Shift During COVID-19

South Korea's teens have been spending more time online during the pandemic lockdowns. The shift is pretty dramatic, especially when you count the hours they've spent on gaming or social media platforms. The pandemic changed the way teens interact online. It has also impacted the way teens are lea

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Feb 12 2025SCIENCE

The race to create functional kidney organoids is heating up with new technology

Kidney organs made in labs could be a game-changer for people with kidney diseases. Think about it— having a new kidney grown just for you, no waiting lists or ethical dilemmas. This could be the future, but we're not there yet. Scientists are working hard to make these lab-made kidneys work just li

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Feb 11 2025SCIENCE

“A Giant Rock May Strike Earth”

By next March, space astronomers will get a clearer look at a massive space rock heading towards our planet. It has been named 2024 YR4. This asteroid may impact Earth in 2032 and was discovered back in December by a dedicated team of scientists. The chance that this giant rock will strike Earth is

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

From Halftime to Heartbreak: Sudan and Gaza Conflicts Explained

The Super Bowl halftime show took a surprising turn with a protest. It was trying to show the world what's going on in Sudan and Gaza without focusing on the game. This protest was about the wars happening in the Middle East. The Gaza Strip is a small area near the Mediterranean. It has a lot of

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Feb 11 2025SCIENCE

Savings and Sensitivity: A New Way to Track Proteins

Scientists are always looking for better ways to study proteins. One common method is using a His-tag, a small piece of protein that helps scientists grab and study their target protein. Usually, scientists use antibodies to find and study these His-tagged proteins, but this can be really expensive.

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Feb 11 2025SCIENCE

How safe is nuclear imaging? Radiation risks and what we need to know

Let's dive into how nuclear medicine affects our bodies. Yes, it sounds strange, but the truth is, they use special materials to look inside the body. In this new study, scientists took a closer look at how radiation affects children and adults differently. If you didn't k

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Feb 10 2025BUSINESS

Hopping into adventure & Hyatt's Caribbean takeover?

Exciting things are coming in the Caribbean One huge company is hungry for sun and sand. Hyatt takes a lot of sun lamps. It's a massive hotel corporation, it's looking to g:o to Mexico and the Caribbean big time Starting a buyout buzz in the adventure and hospitality world. They

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Feb 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change: The Dry Future Ahead

Climate models give us a sneaky peek at how Earth's thirst is growing. New climate models from 22 different teams offer detailed forecasts of water needs and availability around the world. These forecasts predict more water use by plants and evaporation changes. The experts have included

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Feb 10 2025SCIENCE

Chain Reaction: Making Protein Work

Peek into the inner workings of cells, and you'll spot a process called phosphorylation. It's like a tiny light switch that can turn proteins on and off, or rather, it changes their shape, changing their behavior. Knowing when and where this happens is crucial for understanding illnesses and how cel

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Feb 10 2025SCIENCE

How Different Fats Can Boost Methane Production

Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a method where microorganisms convert organic materials, like food scraps and sludge, into biogas, which can be used as a renewable energy source. The efficiency of AD can be influenced by different types of fatty acids. Fatty acids are found in many products and

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