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Mar 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

Heat and Cattle: How Hot Weather Changes Their Daily Routine

Cattle in Alberta, Canada, faced unusually high temperatures in 2021. This affected their daily activities. Researchers used devices called pedometers on the legs of beef heifers and cows with calves to track their movements. They found that when it was really hot, the cattle changed their routines.

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Mar 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

Floods and Health: Why Older Adults Are at Risk

Floods are becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change. This poses a significant threat to public health, especially for older adults. These natural disasters can lead to serious health issues and financial burdens. Yet, there hasn't been enough research on the full extent of these healt

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Mar 10 2025POLITICS

Space Jobs in Jeopardy: The Impact of Federal Cuts

The federal government has been making big changes to trim down the number of employees and cut spending. This has left many wondering how these changes will affect space-related jobs. Tracking these changes is tricky because space jobs are spread out across many different departments. The

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Mar 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

How External Help Can Make a Difference After a Flood

Floods are happening more often and with greater force, putting lives and economies at risk. This is a major concern for everyone. When floods hit, outside help is often needed to rebuild. This help, called external assistance, can be a game-changer. But how do we know if it's making a real differen

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Mar 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Skype's Goodbye: A Nostalgic Look Back

Skype, the once revolutionary video chat tool, is shutting down. Microsoft made this announcement in late February. It's not surprising, as Skype had become outdated. It was a ghost of its former self. It was clear that Microsoft had long decided to discontinue the service. Skype was a tool for

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Mar 09 2025POLITICS

When Cancer Trials Hit a Roadblock

Imagine this: A team of dedicated researchers at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Pittsburgh. They had spent months getting ready for a big clinical trial. The goal? To test a new drug for advanced cancers of the mouth, throat, and voice box. These were cancers that had spread and left veterans with f

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Mar 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Satellites Falling: Is Our Ozone Layer Safe?

Imagine looking up at the night sky and seeing a spectacular light show. That's what happened in January when about 120 Starlink satellites from SpaceX burned up in Earth's atmosphere. This created artificial meteor showers that were visible to many people around the world. While these shows might s

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Mar 09 2025SCIENCE

SpaceX's Next Crew Launch: What You Need to Know

SpaceX's Crew Dragon Endurance has arrived at the launch site, ready for its next mission to the International Space Station (ISS). This spacecraft has already completed three successful missions: Crew-3, Crew-5, and Crew-7. It will now embark on Crew-10, scheduled to launch on March 12, 2025.

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Mar 09 2025SCIENCE

From Fighter Jet to Space Adventure: A Woman's Journey

A woman from Woodland Park is about to make history and fulfill a lifelong dream. She will be piloting a rocket to the International Space Station. This is not just any rocket, but a joint mission between NASA and SpaceX. The launch is scheduled for March 12 at 5:48 MT from NASA's Kennedy Space Cent

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Mar 08 2025HEALTH

Lockdowns: More Than Just a Health Crisis

Lockdowns were a big deal during the COVID-19 pandemic. They were put in place to stop the spread of the virus. But, they had a lot of other effects too. People's feelings about politics, the economy, and even healthcare got worse. This was a big problem for everyone, including the people making the

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