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Jul 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Boosting Battery Performance with Seeds and Pitch

Scientists have found a way to make better batteries using seeds and a special coating. They used Indian trumpetflower seeds to create a type of carbon called hard carbon. This carbon is good for storing sodium, which is important for a kind of battery called sodium-ion batteries. But there are som

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Jul 02 2025LIFESTYLE

Helping Hands: A Local Effort to Reconnect Homeless with Home

In Santa Monica, a local entrepreneur is taking a unique approach to tackle homelessness. John Alle, who runs a business in the area, has started a program that offers free one-way flights or bus tickets to homeless individuals. The goal? To help them reunite with family or friends back home. This

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

Smart Tech for Big Crowds: How AI Can Help During Hajj

During Hajj, managing healthcare for millions of people is a huge task. This is where AI might come in handy. AI could make things run smoother, help doctors, and make sure everyone gets the care they need. First, let's talk about the challenges. Hajj brings together millions of people from all ove

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Jul 02 2025SCIENCE

When Nature Gets It Wrong: The Fig Wasp's Sex Ratio Mix-Up

Nature often gets praised for its perfect designs. But what happens when things don't go as planned? Fig wasps show us that evolution isn't always perfect. These tiny insects have a tricky job. They need to balance the number of males and females they produce. But sometimes, they get it wrong. Why d

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Jul 02 2025WEATHER

Rainy Day Ahead: Stay Dry and Stay Safe!

A weak cold front is on its way, bringing more rain and thunderstorms to the area. This isn't expected to be a severe weather event, but heavy rain could lead to flooding in certain spots, especially in the afternoon and evening. Because of all the clouds and rain, temperatures will be a bit cooler

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Jul 02 2025WEATHER

Boston's Weather: From Storms to Sunshine for the 4th

Boston has been through a hot and stormy day, but things are looking up for the holiday weekend. The weather is changing, and not all at once. A cold front is moving in, bringing clouds and a few showers to the Cape and Islands. The rest of Greater Boston will see some sunshine peeking through the c

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Jul 02 2025WEATHER

Weather Forecasting Takes a Hit: Key Satellite Data to Disappear Soon

A big change is coming to weather forecasting. A satellite program that has been helping predict hurricanes and other weather events for decades is shutting down. This is happening just as we enter the busiest part of hurricane season. The program, run by the U. S. Department of Defense, has been c

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Jul 02 2025CRYPTO

Coinbase Expands with Liquifi Buyout

Coinbase, the biggest crypto exchange in the U. S. , has been on a shopping spree this year, snapping up four companies already. Their latest catch? Liquifi, a platform that helps manage tokens. The deal went down on Wednesday, but the specifics? That's hush-hush. Aklil Ibssa, the head honcho at Coi

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Jul 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Earthworms and Invasive Plants Team Up in Polluted Soil

In some places, the soil is not very healthy. It has something called Cadmium (Cd) in it. This is not good for plants. But, some plants are better at dealing with this than others. These are called invasive plants. They are not from around here. They come from other places and take over. Earthworms

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

How Risankizumab Helps People with Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin condition that can be quite tough to deal with. It causes red, scaly patches on the skin and can make life really hard for those who have it. Recently, a new drug called risankizumab has been approved to help people with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. This drug works by tar

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