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Mar 06 2025HEALTH

Skin Cancer: The Unseen Role of Prostaglandins

Skin cancer is everywhere. It's the most common type of cancer out there. Most of these cases are nonmelanoma skin cancers, like basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Melanoma, though less frequent, is the deadliest form. It's responsible for most skin cancer deaths. One of the key play

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Mar 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fairbanks' Air Quality: A Winter Challenge

Fairbanks, Alaska, faces a significant issue with fine particulate matter, known as PM2. 5. This tiny pollution is a big problem, especially in winter. The air quality standards set by the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) are often exceeded in Fairbanks. The standard for PM2. 5 is 35 mi

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Mar 05 2025BUSINESS

Renting Madness: Where It's Toughest to Find a Place to Live in the U. S.

The rental market in the U. S. is heating up, and it's not just because of the weather. Despite a record number of new apartments being built last year, finding a place to rent is becoming even more challenging. This is a surprising twist, considering that nearly 600, 000 new multifamily units were

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Mar 05 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Air Defense Crisis: The Patriot Missile Dilemma

Ukraine is in a tight spot. The country relies heavily on US-made Patriot defense systems to protect against Russia's powerful ballistic missiles. But now, with the US pausing military shipments, Ukraine might soon face a serious shortage of these crucial missiles. The situation is dire. Ukrainian

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Mar 05 2025SCIENCE

Soybean Secrets: Unlocking the Power of Benin's Green Gold

Soybeans are a superfood. They are packed with nutrients and can be used in many different ways. This makes them very important in world trade. In Benin, soybeans are a major cash crop. Farmers grow them almost everywhere. But, there are some big problems. Low yields and weather issues make it hard

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Mar 05 2025EDUCATION

Breaking Barriers: How Media Empowers BIPOC Voices in Higher Education

Imagine a world where everyone's story is heard and valued. That's the power of media praxis, especially for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in higher education. These platforms are more than just tools; they're gateways to empowerment and leadership. Think about it. When BIP

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Mar 05 2025ENVIRONMENT

Delhi's Air: A Tale of Seasons, Winds, and Pollution

Delhi's air quality is a hot topic, and for good reason. Over the past five years, from 2018 to 2022, scientists have been keeping a close eye on the levels of PM2. 5, tiny particles that can cause big health problems. These particles are so small that they can sneak into your lungs and even your bl

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Mar 05 2025HEALTH

Growing Up Shortchanged

In many places around the world, children are living longer lives. However, this is not always a happy story. Many kids in low- and middle-income countries aren't growing or learning as they should. Two major issues are stunting and delayed early child development. Stunting is when kids don't reach

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Mar 04 2025HEALTH

Melanoma: How Kids Are Now Fighting Back

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that has seen huge improvements in treatment over the past few years. This has led to better outcomes and quality of life for patients. Doctors can now tell the difference between melanomas caused by long-term sun exposure and other types. This is thanks to advances

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Mar 03 2025HEALTH

COVID-19: How We Learned and Changed Our Minds

Scientists were quick to share what they knew about COVID-19. They had to guess a lot at first. They thought COVID-19 would act like other viruses. They were wrong about many things. They thought it would be easy to stop. They thought it would not spread through the air. They thought masks were not

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