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Apr 06 2026ENVIRONMENT

Turning wood scraps into a tool for cleaning dirty water

Recycling leftover eucalyptus wood into biochar turns a common trash problem into a water-cleaning hero. Scientists took ordinary wood chips from eucalyptus trees and heated them without oxygen, creating a material that grabs arsenic from polluted water. In lab tests, one gram of this biochar remove

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Apr 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

The hidden threat to digital money from super-fast computers

Right now, most of our online money—Bitcoin, passwords, and banking apps—runs on math problems that are easy one way but nearly impossible the other way. For example, multiplying two huge numbers takes seconds, but splitting them apart takes regular computers billions of years. That’s why hacking lo

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Apr 05 2026BUSINESS

Sports Illustrated Finds New Life After Big Shake‑Ups

Sports Illustrated, once a sports magazine staple, is showing signs of life again after a tough period. Two years ago, many writers were told their jobs were ending. Now the magazine is hosting big events at places like the Cow Palace and Quince, where fans can meet celebrities. The owner of S

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

White House Ballroom Clash: Court Halt vs. Trump’s Push

A judge told the Trump team to stop work on a new ballroom at the White House, claiming the construction could pose security risks. The administration responded by filing an emergency appeal to undo that ruling, arguing the pause makes the presidential residence “open and exposed. ” The judge’s d

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Apr 05 2026EDUCATION

Private schools vs public schools: what parents really care about

Parents who choose private schools often feel happier with their kids’ learning than those who stay in public schools. A study by 50Can shows about two‑thirds of private‑school parents report being “very satisfied, ” compared with 42 % of public‑school parents. Private‑school students also tend to s

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Apr 05 2026SPORTS

Behind the Jersey: The Lithuanian Roots of Basketball Player Motiejus Krivas

Motiejus Krivas stands out in college basketball not just for his skills on the court but for the unique background he brings. Unlike many players who grow up in the U. S. basketball system, Krivas developed his game in Lithuania, a country where basketball is woven into daily life. This small Europ

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Apr 05 2026SPORTS

Chris Duncan: The Scottish Fighter Trading Sheep for Stardom

Chris Duncan’s road to UFC Vegas 115’s main card isn’t your typical fighter’s tale. Born in Alloa, Scotland, in 1993, Duncan spent years tending sheep in the Highlands—a job that demands patience, resilience, and quiet endurance. These traits later defined his approach to mixed martial arts. His fir

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Apr 05 2026EDUCATION

A peek into The Rise—a school lab where books meet high-tech fun

At Hayes K-8 in Birmingham, learning just got a serious upgrade. What used to be a quiet library has transformed into The Rise, a buzzing tech lab filled with gadgets most classrooms only dream of. There are iPads lined up on tables, books tucked into shelves, and some pretty cool tools like augment

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Apr 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

China builds world’s fastest wind tunnel with explosive power

China opened a new kind of wind tunnel in 2023 that runs faster than any other on record. Called JF-22, it stretches 167 meters long with a four-meter wide test section. Instead of giant fans, it uses chemical explosions to whip air to Mach 30 speeds—nearly 23, 000 mph—faster than a space shuttle co

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Apr 04 2026BUSINESS

StarLux’s New A350‑1000: A Fresh Take on Long‑Haul Business Class

StarLux Airlines is making a bold move with its newest Airbus A350‑1000s, aiming to set a new standard for premium travel. The carrier has already received 18 of the aircraft and is using them as its flagship long‑haul model. By adding more business‑class seats—40 instead of the 26 found on its olde

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