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Mar 05 2025SCIENCE

Homeward Bound: Astronauts' Long Journey to Earth

Two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, are finally on the brink of returning to Earth after an extended stay in space. Their journey, which was supposed to last only a week, has stretched to nine months due to unexpected challenges. The astronauts were initially launched aboard Boeing's St

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Mar 04 2025POLITICS

Why Is Trump's Speech Different This Time?

In the nation's capital, President Trump is set to give a big speech in front of Congress. This isn't your typical State of the Union address, though. It's called a "joint address to Congress, " and it's a tradition that started way back with President Reagan. You might be wondering, why the change

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Mar 04 2025HEALTH

Buprenorphine in Action: The Real Deal for EMS

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) across the United States are facing a big challenge. They are trying to figure out how to use buprenorphine, a powerful drug to treat opioid addiction, before patients even reach the hospital. This approach, known as prehospital buprenorphine administration, is sprea

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Mar 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

Grapevine Water Watchers: A Mediterranean Vineyard Story

Imagine a sunny vineyard near the Mediterranean Sea. This is where scientists kept a close eye on grapevines to understand how they handle water. They tracked three key signs of vine water status: how fast the vines grew, how much water was in the leaves before dawn, and the carbon makeup of the gra

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Mar 04 2025HEALTH

Making Sense of Disease Spread: A Fresh Look at Predicting Infectious Trends

In the world of infectious disease tracking, getting real-time data is a big challenge. This is because the numbers often come in late and get changed later on. To tackle this, experts have come up with different ways to guess the current trends, called nowcasting. These methods try to fix the delay

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Mar 03 2025SCIENCE

Chickens in the Heat: How Sodium Butyrate Helps Them Cope

Chickens are sensitive to heat. When temperatures rise, their bodies struggle to keep cool. This can lead to stress, which affects their growth and overall health. Scientists wanted to see if adding sodium butyrate (SB) to their food could help. They took 240 female chickens and split them into gro

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Mar 03 2025HEALTH

A New Kid in Town: Desidustat vs. Erythropoietin for Kidney Patients

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a big deal, and anemia is a common issue for those undergoing hemodialysis. This can make life pretty tough for these patients. For a long time, erythropoietin has been the go-to treatment for anemia in CKD patients. But there's a new drug on the block: Desidustat.

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Mar 02 2025SPORTS

Pete Rose: A Second Chance for Baseball's Hit King?

Pete Rose, the legendary baseball player, is up for a big change. The current MLB commissioner is thinking about taking him off the banned list. This could happen even though Rose passed away last year. Rose was a superstar, with more hits than anyone else in baseball history. He played in more game

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Mar 02 2025CELEBRITIES

Charli XCX's Bold Brit Awards Moment

Charli XCX, known for her unique style and fearless attitude, made a splash at the 2025 Brit Awards. She did not hold back when she addressed the controversy surrounding her sheer black dress. This dress, designed by Dilara Findikoglu, was a statement piece, featuring a black veil and silve

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Mar 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

South Carolina's Wildfires: A Blaze of Trouble

South Carolina is facing a serious problem. Wildfires are raging across the state, forcing the governor to take drastic measures. These fires have already burned through about 1, 200 acres and are threatening another 3, 000. The situation is so bad that more than 175 wildfires are currently active,

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