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Jul 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Reeves' Turtles Pick Their Baby-Making Spots

In the heart of China, a group of scientists set out to understand how Reeves' turtles choose where to lay their eggs. This is important because these turtles are in trouble, and knowing more about them can help protect them. The team tracked 11 female turtles in Qichun County from April to Septemb

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Jul 01 2025SCIENCE

Tobacco's Secret Scents: How Science Sniffs Out Regional Flavors

Tobacco isn't just tobacco. It's a puzzle of scents that change depending on where it's grown. Scientists have been busy figuring out what makes tobacco from different parts of China smell unique. They used a fancy tool called HS-GC-IMS to sniff out 98 different aroma compounds. These include esters

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Jun 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Android 16: Small Steps, Big Screens

Android 16 is here, and it's not exactly a game-changer. Google's latest update for Pixel phones brings a few tweaks, but don't expect a revolution. Over the years, Android has evolved, and now, it's all about refining the details rather than introducing groundbreaking features. This version is no e

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Jun 30 2025POLITICS

Glastonbury's Controversial Chants Spark Debate

A recent performance at the Glastonbury Festival has sparked a heated debate. The BBC faced backlash for broadcasting a livestream of rap duo Bob Vylan's set. During their performance, the crowd chanted "free, free Palestine" and "death, death to the IDF, " which the BBC later called "antisemitic. "

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Jun 30 2025HEALTH

A Shot in the Arm: Moderna's Flu Vaccine Steps Up

Moderna's latest flu vaccine trial results are in, and they're looking good. The company's experimental mRNA-based flu shot showed a stronger immune response than the standard flu vaccine currently in use. This is big news, especially since Moderna is also working on a combo shot that targets both f

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Jun 30 2025EDUCATION

Harvard in Hot Water: Federal Probe Reveals Campus Antisemitism Issues

Harvard University is under fire after a federal probe concluded that the prestigious school failed to shield Jewish students from harassment. The investigation, carried out by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights, uncovered a troubling pattern of antisemitism o

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Jun 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple's Vision for the Future: New XR Gadgets on the Horizon

Apple is cooking up some exciting new tech for the future. It looks like they are planning to add more devices to their extended-reality (XR) lineup. This includes new Vision series headsets and smart glasses. A supply chain expert named Ming-Chi Kuo shared some details about Apple's plans. He ment

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Jun 29 2025SPORTS

A New Champion Rises: Topuria Dethrones Oliveira in UFC 317

In a thrilling night at UFC 317, Ilia Topuria made a bold statement by knocking out Charles Oliveira in the first round to claim the lightweight title. Topuria, known for his quick finishes, lived up to his reputation with a powerful left hook that ended the fight in just 2 minutes and 27 seconds. T

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Jun 29 2025CELEBRITIES

A Glimpse into Ivanka Trump's Venice Wedding Adventure

In the heart of Venice, a grand event took place, and Ivanka Trump, along with her family, was there to witness it. The city, known for its romantic canals and historic architecture, set the stage for Jeff Bezos' wedding. Ivanka, the daughter of former President Donald Trump, and her husband Jared K

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Jun 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Fitness Summaries: Are They Really Helpful?

Fitness apps are now packed with AI summaries. These summaries are supposed to make sense of all the data collected from wearables. But do they really help? Take Strava's Athlete Intelligence, for example. It takes workout data and tries to explain it in simple terms. Whoop has Whoop Coach, which g

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