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Nov 09 2024POLITICS

Why Political Talk Thrives in Unexpected Places on Reddit

Plenty of political chatter happens in places you wouldn't expect on Reddit. Researchers found that roughly half of all political discussions take place in subreddits that are only political 25% of the time or less. This means lots of political talk is happening in spots where people usually discuss

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Nov 09 2024POLITICS

North Korean Troops Face Fire in Ukraine's War Effort

In a striking turn of events, Ukraine has reportedly attacked North Korean troops stationed in Russia's Kursk region. The troops were disguised in Russian uniforms and hit during an artillery strike, marking a new phase in the ongoing conflict. Daily skirmishes have since occurred around the town of

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Nov 09 2024TECHNOLOGY

Weather's Continuous Shift: A New Way to See It

When you snap a picture outside, the weather can be all kinds of things - sunny, rainy, cloudy, you name it. Weather really affects how well computer programs can figure out what's in a photo. Most current methods treat weather as a clear-cut thing, like a list of choices. But in the real world, wea

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Nov 09 2024TECHNOLOGY

Weather Data: A New Peer-to-Peer Protocol

Weather stations around the globe are busy capturing data about the environment. These instruments, often managed by weather organizations, gather information like temperature, rainfall, and wind speed. The data they collect is then sent to central points for processing. However, the current methods

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Nov 09 2024OPINION

The Two Sides of Opinions: How They Change Together

Imagine you have two kinds of thoughts about something: your inner feelings and your public statements. This is called dual opinions. Inner feelings come from personal experiences, while public statements depend on what others think. Researchers studied how these two types of opinions change when pe

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Nov 08 2024SCIENCE

SpaceX Crew-8 Astronauts to Share Mission Details After Mystery Hospitalization

After a long stint on the International Space Station, three NASA astronauts from the SpaceX Crew-8 mission are set to talk about their experience in a NASA news conference. Dr. Michael Barratt, Matthew Dominick, and Jeanette Epps will answer questions from reporters. The fourth crew member, Russian

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Nov 08 2024HEALTH

Health Coverage in Jeopardy: What Trump's Win Means for Insurance Subsidies

Millions of Americans could soon find themselves without crucial health insurance subsidies. These financial aids, set to expire at the end of 2025, were boosted by the 2021 American Rescue Plan. The plan made more people eligible for assistance, including many middle-class individuals. With Republi

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Nov 08 2024EDUCATION

Women Leaders in Saudi Higher Education: A Look at Succession Planning

In Saudi Arabia, the path to academic leadership is not always clear, especially for women. While gender gaps are common in many places, the higher education system in Saudi Arabia has some unique challenges. Leadership development and succession planning could help level the playing field, but thes

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Nov 08 2024SCIENCE

Mars' Life Signs: A Mission Unveiled

Imagine embarking on a journey to uncover if Mars, the rusty neighbor of Earth, could be home to life. The Tianwen-3 mission is gearing up to do just that, with a focus on finding 'life signatures. ' But what does that mean? Let's break it down. The mission's goal is to collect samples from Mars an

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Nov 08 2024SCIENCE

Rock-Filled Tiles: A New Twist in Durability

Scientists have been exploring a new type of tile made from a composite material. This tile is made by mixing crushed granite from the Măcin Mountains with a special type of plastic called polyesteric thermorigid resin. The researchers wanted to find out how much granite is needed to make the tiles

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