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Mar 26 2025SCIENCE

The Secret Life of Sugar Beet's Fungal Foe

The time it takes for a disease to show up after it hits a plant can change a lot. This time is called the incubation period. It can be different for each disease and can be affected by the environment. One big troublemaker in sugar beet fields is a fungus called Cercospora beticola. It causes Cercospora leaf spot, which hurts the plant's leaves and cuts down on the ...

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Mar 12 2025BUSINESS

Black Women Founders: Build Slow, Learn Fast

Mark Cuban, a billionaire businessman, knows a thing or two about building successful businesses. He's made his fortune by investing in growth-oriented companies. His net worth is now estimated at 5. 7 billion dollars. He has some advice for Black women founders. He says, "Don't look for funding. " He believes that Black women founders should focus on building their...

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Mar 12 2025BUSINESS

AI: Your New Business Buddy, Not Boss

Mark Cuban, a well-known tech investor, recently spoke at a big conference in Austin. He had some interesting things to say about AI and small businesses. He believes AI can give small businesses a big boost, but it's not a magic solution. It's more like a helpful tool. Cuban thinks that new entrepreneurs should spend lots of time learning about AI. Why? Bec...

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Feb 14 2025SCIENCE

Copper Clusters: A Light Show in Slow Motion

Copper and iodine can form tiny, cube-shaped structures called cubane-type metal clusters. These tiny cubes can change shape when exposed to light. This is not new, but scientists have struggled to capture these changes in real-time. Recently, researchers used a technique called time-resolved X-ray liquidography to observe these changes. The experiment focused on a ...

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Feb 11 2025SCIENCE

The Secret Life of Baby Sturgeons: How Warmth Shapes Their Behavior

Baby white sturgeons, known as larvae, are facing new challenges in a warming world, and recent studies have shown that the temperature while they're developing can change how they act later in life. These sturgeons live in big rivers and estuaries along the Pacific coast of North America, and they are crucial for both the environment and local cultures. The tem...

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Feb 02 2025LIFESTYLE

New Adventures Under the Sun, Sky & Sea

Imagine this: A world where Black adults break free from the everyday, diving into activities that once seemed out of reach. Like scuba diving, skydiving, and golf, these pursuits are more than just hobbies; they're escapes from the daily grind. Take Tonya Parker, for instance. At 63, she found an unexpected passion in golf. Picture this: A seasoned traveler...

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Trump's Inauguration Parade: A Day of Executive Actions

On Monday, Donald Trump kicked off his second presidential term with a bang. While parading through Washington, D. C. 's Capital One Arena, he signed several executive orders and presidential actions. These moves included withdrawing the U. S. from the Paris climate agreement, reversing Biden's decisions on Cuba and some regulations, and mandating federal employees t...

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Cuba's Terrorism Tag Lifted: What Happens Next?

The Biden administration recently decided to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. This change came after Cuba freed 553 political prisoners, many of whom were jailed following huge protests in July 2021. The move was welcomed by the Catholic Church, which had been negotiating with the government. Cuba's president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, thanked those...

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Cuba's Terrorism Tag: A Look Back

On January 14, 2025, the U. S. government made a big announcement about Cuba. They said Cuba hasn't supported international terrorism for the past six months. Plus, Cuba promised not to support terrorism in the future. This decision follows U. S. laws and is backed by the President. It also affects how the U. S. handles foreign aid and exports. Let's break it down. ...

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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

Affordable Skincare: How Mark Cuban's Pharmacy Compares to GoodRx

Ever thought about how much it costs to treat skin conditions? Let's dive into an interesting comparison. We're talking about two big players here: Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drug Company (let’s call it CostPlus) and GoodRx. Recently, a study was done to see which one could lighten the load on your wallet when it comes to dermatology meds. Imagine you're at the pharmacy...

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