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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Science, Politics, and Campus Life: What's Happening?

Let's talk about what's going on in science, politics, and on college campuses. The National Science Foundation is now making grant decisions based on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This means they're looking at things like the story behind the research, not just its quality. In fact, more

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Oct 11 2024SCIENCE

Solar Fireworks: Auroras Light Up the Night

You might have heard about solar storms, but did you know they can paint some incredible colors in the sky? These storms send out solar flares and coronal mass ejections, which are like powerful bursts of energy from the sun. When these particles reach Earth, they interact with gases in our atmosphe

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

A New Mayor Starts in Mexico: What Now?

Last Thursday, a doctor named Gustavo Alarcón was sworn in as the new mayor of Chilpancingo, a city in southern Mexico. This happened just days after the previous mayor, Alejandro Arcos, was brutally killed and beheaded. Arcos had only been in office for a week. The city is caught in a violent fight

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Oct 11 2024WEATHER

Northern Lights Show in Texas: A Rare Solar Event

Imagine this: a Thursday night in Texas, and the sky is painted with vibrant magenta and green hues from the Aurora Borealis, usually seen only in polar regions. This isn't a regular occurrence—it's the result of a severe geomagnetic storm. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

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Oct 11 2024SCIENCE

Jupiter's Great Red Spot: A Storm That Squeezes and Wobbles

Scientists using the Hubble Space Telescope have made a surprising discovery: Jupiter's famous Great Red Spot isn't as stable as it appears. Over 90 days, Hubble captured the storm's size changing like a squeezed stress ball, expanding and contracting. This huge storm, big enough to fit Earth inside

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Oct 11 2024WEATHER

Space Weather Delays Hurricane Recovery

Ever heard of a solar storm affecting hurricane recovery? Well, that's what's happening now. Last night and today, space had a dramatic meltdown, creating a "severe" G4 geomagnetic storm. This storm lit up the sky with beautiful auroras across the U.S. But the fun didn't stop there. The storm is exp

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Oct 11 2024HEALTH

Why Are Our Teens So Stressed Out?

You've probably heard about how tough it is to be a teenager. But these days, it's even harder. A big reason? The digital world. Social media, constant messages, and endless expectations are taking a toll on teens' mental health. A new study found that more than a quarter of American teens are burnt

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Oct 11 2024SPORTS

Mike Tyson's Health Scare: The Ulcer Story that Delayed His Fight

Former boxing champion Mike Tyson had some health issues that pushed back his highly anticipated fight with internet sensation Jake Paul. Recently, Tyson revealed that he had been suffering from stomach ulcers, brought on by eating too much processed food. This health scare happened while he was on

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Oct 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

The SR-71 Blackbird's Heat Shield Lessons for the SR-72 Darkstar

Ever heard of the SR-71 Blackbird? It could fly super fast, up to 2,000 miles per hour at an altitude of over 80,000 feet. That's faster than any jet plane ever! But something crazy happened when it flew so fast: it got hotter than a pizza oven on the outside. Like, 600 degrees Fahrenheit hot! This

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Oct 11 2024HEALTH

How La La Anthony Manages Her Autoimmune Disease and Inspires Others

La La Anthony, a well-known figure in entertainment, opened up about her struggle with plaque psoriasis, an autoimmune disease that causes irritated skin patches. Despite her high-profile career, she's dealt with this condition for years. While there's no cure, treatments can help manage symptoms. A

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