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May 03 2025HEALTH

Vaccine Safety: Why Placebos Matter

The Health and Human Services department has made a surprising announcement. They want new vaccines to go through a specific type of testing before they are approved. This testing involves giving half of the participants a placebo, which is usually just a saltwater shot. This is to compare result

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May 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Water Lettuce Fights Pollution in Dirty Water

Water lettuce, also known as Pistia stratiotes, is a hardy plant that can help clean up polluted water. This plant is often found in places where water is dirty due to mining waste. Understanding how water lettuce handles different pollutants is key to using it for cleaning up water. The pl

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May 02 2025SCIENCE

Seeing Halley's Comet's Leftovers: The Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

Halley's Comet is famous for its rare visits to Earth, appearing only once every 75 years. But here's a cool fact: its debris causes two big meteor showers each year, including the Eta Aquarids. These meteors are speedy, zipping through the sky at incredible speeds. During the peak of the Eta Aquar

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May 02 2025SPORTS

The Year of the Pole Vault King

The past year has been a rollercoaster for Armand Duplantis. He is a Swedish pole vaulter. He has always been a big name in track and field. But, this year, he really shot to fame. He broke his own world record. He won his second Olympic gold medal. He got engaged to his long-time girlfriend.

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May 02 2025SCIENCE

The Impact of Water Conditions on Sea Lice Behavior

Sea lice are a big problem for the salmon industry in Chile. These tiny creatures go through different stages. In one stage, they can sense their host and start the parasitic phase. This is where things get interesting. Environmental factors like temperature and salinity can change how sea lice beha

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May 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

Understanding Urban Trees and Their Cooling Power

Urban trees are powerful allies in the fight against city heat. Their cooling effects are influenced by many factors, some of which are not directly related to climate. A recent study dug deep into this topic. It looked at 229 cities spread across four different climate zones. The goal was to figure

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May 02 2025SPORTS

Knicks' Jalen Brunson Sinks Game-Winner, Pistons Fall Short

The New York Knicks are moving on to the next round of the playoffs. This is thanks to Jalen Brunson's incredible 3-pointer at the buzzer. The Knicks won 116-113 against the Detroit Pistons. This victory came after a thrilling comeback in the final minutes. The Pistons had a strong lead in the four

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May 02 2025SPORTS

The Guardians' Epic Comeback: A Rainy Night in Cleveland

The Cleveland Guardians pulled off a stunning victory against the Minnesota Twins on a night filled with rain delays and dramatic moments. The game was a rollercoaster, with the Guardians ultimately securing a 4-3 win in the 10th inning. The victory was a testament to the team's resilience and strat

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May 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

AirPlay's Hidden Dangers: What You Need to Know

AirPlay is a convenient tool that lets users share media between Apple devices. However, recent findings have revealed significant security flaws. These issues can allow unauthorized access to devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network. This vulnerability is not limited to iPhones. Many other d

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May 02 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Broadway's Big Night: 2025 Tony Awards Showdown

Broadway fans woke up to exciting news on a recent Thursday. Three musicals stole the show with the most Tony Award nominations. "Buena Vista Social Club, " "Death Becomes Her, " and "Maybe Happy Ending" each received 10 nods. These shows are clearly the front-runners this year. But they're not alon

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