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Apr 09 2025SCIENCE

New Way to Make Super Light Materials

Engineers are always looking for better materials. They need stuff that is light and strong for things like spaceships and deep-sea gear. But making these materials with lots of tiny holes, or pores, at different sizes is tough. These holes are important because they can store and release things lik

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Apr 09 2025HEALTH

Uncovering Mosquito Hotspots in Kuala Lumpur

The battle against dengue fever in Kuala Lumpur is far from over. The city's fight against this disease is heavily reliant on understanding where and how mosquitoes breed. This is where Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial analysis come into play. These tools have been used to map out an

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Apr 09 2025SCIENCE

The Ultimate Challenge: Keeping Astronauts Fit for Mars

The human body faces a tough test during long space trips. Every part of it can suffer. This is especially true for missions to Mars. These trips are long and tough on the body. Astronauts must stay fit and healthy. They must be ready for any challenge. This is where sport science comes in. It can h

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Apr 08 2025SCIENCE

Lichens: The Unlikely Martian Survivors

Mars, our neighboring planet, has always fascinated scientists. It's the closest thing we have to Earth in our solar system. But it's also a harsh place. The thin atmosphere and lack of a magnetic field mean it's constantly bombarded by radiation. Temperatures can swing wildly, and there's not much

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Apr 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Unseen Role That Shaped Spader's Career

James Spader's career is marked by his ability to play complex characters. One of his early roles that showcased this talent was in the 1987 film "Wall Street. " This movie is famous for its portrayal of the dark side of American finance. It introduced the world to the ruthless banker Gordon Gekko,

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Apr 08 2025SCIENCE

Earth Science Missions Face Uncertain Future

The future of NASA's Earth science missions is hanging in the balance. Some missions are already being asked to plan for their own end. This worrying news came from Rep. George Whitesides, who shared that both new and ongoing Earth science missions have been told to get ready for potential budget cu

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Apr 07 2025SCIENCE

New Eye in the Sky: GOES-19's Big Role in Weather Watching

The latest addition to the weather-watching family, GOES-19, is now fully operational. This satellite, part of the GOES-R series, has taken over the role of GOES East. It is now keeping a close eye on the Western Hemisphere from a whopping 22, 236 miles above the equator. This isn't GOES-19's first

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Apr 06 2025HEALTH

New York's Maternal Health: A Hidden Crisis

The United States faces a significant challenge with maternal health. It has a higher maternal death rate compared to most other wealthy nations. The rate is more than 2. 5 times higher than in France and Canada and 3. 5 times higher than in the United Kingdom. New York State has seen a troubling i

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Apr 06 2025SCIENCE

How Metabolism Shapes the Lives of Tiny Water Creatures

The connection between how long an organism lives and how it uses energy has been studied for years. However, the specific ways that energy processes control lifespan are still a mystery. Daphnids are tiny water creatures. Some daphnids, like Daphnia sinensis, are always on the move. They swim a

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Apr 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

How to Make AI Work for Us and the Planet

In the 1940s, a company started making cooking oil in a small town in India. Today, that company, Wipro, is a giant in the tech world. It operates in 167 countries and has nearly a quarter of a million employees. The company's focus has shifted from cooking oil to IT and now to AI. Kiran Minnasandra

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