STEM

Apr 14 2025WEATHER

A Sudden Shake in Southern California

A morning jolt in Southern California made hearts race. On Monday, around 10am, a 5. 2 magnitude earthquake struck the area. The epicenter was Julian, a small town in San Diego County. Julian is known for its apple pie and is home to about 2, 000 people. It is located 35 miles northeast of San Diego

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Apr 14 2025HEALTH

Lung Cancer and Homelessness: A Hidden Health Crisis

In Hungary, a stark contrast exists in lung cancer rates and survival between those experiencing homelessness and the general public. The gap in healthcare use and outcomes is significant, yet often overlooked. This issue is particularly pressing within the country's universal healthcare system. Th

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Apr 14 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Costs of Fixing Hip and Knee Replacements

The number of hip and knee replacement surgeries has been climbing. This surge has led to a parallel rise in the need for revision surgeries. These are operations to fix problems that arise after the initial replacement. This creates big hurdles for healthcare systems around the world. The reasons

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Apr 14 2025HEALTH

Sibling Life: How Kids with Special Needs Affect Their Brothers and Sisters in Japan

In Japan, the number of kids with disabilities is growing. This change affects not just the children with special needs, but also their siblings. A recent study looked into how these siblings are doing in terms of their health and overall quality of life. The study compared two groups of kids. One

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Apr 13 2025SCIENCE

A Star's Surprising Meal: The Truth About a Dying Planet

The James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered a surprising twist in the life of a distant star. The star, known as ZTF SLRN-2020, is about 12, 000 light-years away. Astronomers initially thought the star had grown into a red giant and swallowed a nearby planet. This is a common event in some star sys

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Apr 13 2025BUSINESS

The Global Trade Shake-Up: How U. S. Tariffs Are Changing the Game

The world of international trade is in for a major shake-up. The United States has significantly increased its tariffs, which are taxes on imported goods. This move has sent ripples through the global market, redirecting billions of dollars in exports that were originally headed for the U. S. Now, t

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Apr 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Tech for Elderly Fitness Fun

The world is getting older, and that means finding fun and healthy activities for seniors is more important than ever. A recent project aimed to use artificial intelligence (AI) to make exercise and leisure time more enjoyable for older adults. The goal was to create a system that combines AI with m

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Apr 13 2025HEALTH

Africa's Growing Clarithromycin Resistance Problem

In Africa, a significant number of people are grappling with a bacterial infection called Helicobacter pylori. In 2022, over half of adults and nearly half of children were affected by this infection. The real concern is that many of these infections are resistant to a common antibiotic called clari

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Apr 12 2025WEATHER

Beijing's Weekend Windstorm: A City on Pause

Beijing faced a powerful windstorm this weekend. The winds were so strong that they forced the city to a standstill. The winds were the strongest the city has seen in over 50 years. The winds were so strong that they were measured at level 11 to 13 on China's wind scale. This scale goes from 1 t

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Apr 12 2025SCIENCE

Ocean's Glowing Mystery: Unraveling the Milky Sea Phenomenon

The ocean has a secret that has puzzled sailors for over 400 years. They have seen the sea glow brightly, as if the horizon itself was shining. This strange event, known as a "milky sea, " has been hard to study because it happens rarely and far from where most people live. A researcher has gathere

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