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Nov 11 2025SCIENCE

How Underground Living Changes the Eyes of Mandarin Voles

Mandarin voles, small mammals that live mostly underground, have eyes that are different from their relatives that live above ground. Scientists wanted to see how living in the dark changes their vision. They compared Mandarin voles to Brandt's voles, which live above ground, and regular lab mice.

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Nov 11 2025HEALTH

Vaccine Views: What Do People in Northern Nigeria Think About Mpox Shots?

In northern Nigeria, especially in the city of Kano, people's thoughts and feelings about the mpox vaccine are not well understood. A recent study tried to change that by looking at how aware people are about mpox, how much they think they are at risk, and whether they would get the vaccine. The st

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Nov 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Willy Falcon's Wild Ride: A Story of Power, Money, and Betrayal

A big deal is happening in the world of movies and TV. A guy named Ozzie Areu has found someone to help him tell the story of Willy Falcon, a famous drug boss. This isn't just any story. It's about a man who built a huge drug empire and lived a life full of danger, luxury, and secrets. Willy Falcon

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Nov 07 2025ENVIRONMENT

Golden Kelp's Fight Against Pollution: A Tale of Two Populations

Coastal areas often bear the brunt of human activities, with pollutants seeping into the water and settling into the sediments. Among the creatures affected are golden kelp, E. radiata, which can't just up and leave when things get tough. They have to toughen up or adapt to survive. Scientists want

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Nov 04 2025FINANCE

Money for Climate Resilience: A New Fund Steps Up

A new fund, supported by MUFG and other investors, has raised $600 million to help countries deal with climate change. This fund, called the GAIA Climate Loan Fund, focuses on projects that make communities stronger against extreme weather like floods and droughts. The fund's goal is to show that p

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Nov 04 2025SCIENCE

How Rice Handles Cadmium: The Phosphorus Puzzle

Rice plants face a tough challenge when dealing with cadmium, a harmful metal. Phosphorus, a key nutrient, plays a big role in how rice plants manage cadmium. Scientists wanted to understand how different amounts of phosphorus affect cadmium in rice. In an experiment, they grew rice in water with d

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Nov 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Birth of a New Monster: How a Sculptor Brought Frankenstein to Life

Mike Hill, a sculptor known for his monstrous creations, caught the eye of filmmaker Guillermo del Toro years ago. Del Toro, impressed by Hill's work, reached out to commission a sculpture of Boris Karloff from the 1931 Frankenstein film. This marked the start of a long collaboration, with Hill desi

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Nov 03 2025LIFESTYLE

A Painter's Words: Telling Stories Beyond the Canvas

RD Riccoboni, a well-known artist from San Diego, has always had a unique way of telling stories through his paintings. His bold and colorful artworks often depict scenes and characters from the LGBTQ community, making him a beloved figure in the art world. But Riccoboni didn't stop at painting. He

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Nov 01 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebrities and the Truth About Aging

Teri Hatcher, known for her role in "Desperate Housewives, " recently opened up about her views on aging and plastic surgery. She shared that while she doesn't rule out cosmetic procedures entirely, she believes in focusing on inner growth first. Hatcher emphasized that her journey involves emotiona

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Nov 01 2025HEALTH

Vaccine Views: What Changed Minds in German-Speaking Europe?

Vaccine opinions have been a hot topic worldwide. In German-speaking countries like Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, people were initially slow to get COVID-19 shots. This was different from other parts of Europe. But why did this happen? And what made more people eventually get vaccinated? First

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