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Mar 10 2025SCIENCE

Unseen Stories: LGBTQ+ Lives in Birth Cohort Studies

Birth cohort studies are like big books that track people's lives from birth, covering everything from health to education and even how much money they make. They are super useful for researchers, but there's a big problem. These studies often miss out on the experiences of people who are different,

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Mar 10 2025HEALTH

Gender's Role in End-of-Life Care

Gender plays a huge role in how people receive care at the end of their lives. This isn't just about physical help, but also social, spiritual, and emotional support. Throughout history, gender has shaped many choices people make. Now, there's a growing need for palliative care worldwide, and this n

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Mar 10 2025POLITICS

Space Jobs in Jeopardy: The Impact of Federal Cuts

The federal government has been making big changes to trim down the number of employees and cut spending. This has left many wondering how these changes will affect space-related jobs. Tracking these changes is tricky because space jobs are spread out across many different departments. The

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Mar 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Satellites Falling: Is Our Ozone Layer Safe?

Imagine looking up at the night sky and seeing a spectacular light show. That's what happened in January when about 120 Starlink satellites from SpaceX burned up in Earth's atmosphere. This created artificial meteor showers that were visible to many people around the world. While these shows might s

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Mar 09 2025SCIENCE

SpaceX's Next Crew Launch: What You Need to Know

SpaceX's Crew Dragon Endurance has arrived at the launch site, ready for its next mission to the International Space Station (ISS). This spacecraft has already completed three successful missions: Crew-3, Crew-5, and Crew-7. It will now embark on Crew-10, scheduled to launch on March 12, 2025.

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Mar 09 2025SCIENCE

From Fighter Jet to Space Adventure: A Woman's Journey

A woman from Woodland Park is about to make history and fulfill a lifelong dream. She will be piloting a rocket to the International Space Station. This is not just any rocket, but a joint mission between NASA and SpaceX. The launch is scheduled for March 12 at 5:48 MT from NASA's Kennedy Space Cent

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Mar 08 2025HEALTH

Breast Cancer and Genetic Testing: The Hidden Hurdles

Breast cancer is a serious health issue worldwide, and genetic testing can play a big role in managing it. However, many people in middle-income countries do not have access to this important tool. This is a big problem because genetic testing can help doctors understand if a person has a higher ris

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Mar 07 2025HEALTH

Hidden Hurts: Uncovering the Truth About Relationship Violence in China

Imagine this: you're in a relationship, and suddenly, things turn ugly. This isn't about arguments or disagreements. This is about real harm, both physical and emotional. This is intimate partner violence (IPV), and it's a big deal globally. In China, understanding the scope and patterns of IPV is c

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Mar 07 2025POLITICS

Stuck in Space: Astronauts' Long Journey Home

Two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, found themselves in a tricky situation. They were supposed to spend just eight days on the International Space Station, but technical problems turned their short trip into a long stay. It's been over eight months since they docked in June 2024, and

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Mar 07 2025SCIENCE

Moon Landing Mishap: What Went Wrong with Athena?

The latest lunar mission faced an unexpected challenge. A privately owned spacecraft, Athena, recently attempted to land on the moon. It was carrying a drill, a drone, and rovers for NASA and other customers. The landing seemed to go smoothly at first, but things quickly took a turn for the worse. T

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