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Dec 20 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Dirty Water Fuels Algae Blooms: The Hidden Role of Mud and Nitrogen

Coastal areas often face pollution from too much nitrogen and organic matter. This can change how phosphorus moves around in the water. Phosphorus is a key nutrient that can cause algae blooms. Scientists wanted to see how this works in coastal areas, where conditions can change quickly. They did a

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Dec 15 2025CRIME

Keeping Kids Safe: East Providence Boosts School Security After Nearby Shooting

East Providence, Rhode Island, is taking extra steps to keep students safe. After a recent shooting at Brown University, which is close by, the city has decided to increase police presence at its schools. This move is all about being cautious and making sure everyone feels secure. The police shared

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Eastern Congo's Escalating Conflict: A Humanitarian Crisis

Eastern Congo is in the midst of a serious crisis. Over 400 innocent people have lost their lives in recent clashes. The M23 group, backed by Rwanda, has intensified its attacks in South Kivu. This is happening despite a recent peace deal between Congo and Rwanda, which didn't include the M23 group.

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Nov 29 2025WEATHER

Snowy Surprise: Why Eastern Missouri Might See More Snow This Weekend

Eastern Missouri is gearing up for its first snowfall of the season, with a weather alert in place for Friday night and Saturday. The region could see 2 to 4 inches of snow, with some areas potentially getting even more. But why is this happening? It all comes down to some cool physics. Clouds are

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Nov 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

East Tennessee's Big Bet on AI

East Tennessee is set to be a major player in a huge AI project. The plan involves building powerful new supercomputers in Oak Ridge. This could be a game-changer, much like the Manhattan Project or the Apollo Program. The Trump administration is behind this initiative, called "Genesis. " It's a ma

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Nov 07 2025WEATHER

East Tennessee Braces for Early Winter Weather

East Tennessee is in for a wild weather ride. A cold front is on its way, bringing severe thunderstorms and a big chill. The fun starts on the evening of Oct. 7, with storms rolling in after 5 p. m. If you have plans for Friday night high school football, you might want to double-check the weather r

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Nov 07 2025ENVIRONMENT

Golden Kelp's Fight Against Pollution: A Tale of Two Populations

Coastal areas often bear the brunt of human activities, with pollutants seeping into the water and settling into the sediments. Among the creatures affected are golden kelp, E. radiata, which can't just up and leave when things get tough. They have to toughen up or adapt to survive. Scientists want

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Nov 06 2025HEALTH

Mixing Genes and Gadgets to Beat Diabetes: A New Hope for East Asians?

East Asians who are overweight might have a new ally in the fight against type 2 diabetes. Scientists are exploring if combining genetic insights with wearable technology can inspire healthier choices. First, let's discuss the role of genes. Studies have found that simply informing individuals abou

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Jul 13 2025HEALTH

How African Refugees Navigate Australia's Health System

African refugees in Australia bring with them unique health knowledge and practices. These practices are shaped by their culture and religion. But how do these practices affect their health in a new country? And how do they adapt to Australia's health system? These are big questions. The health sys

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Jul 09 2025HEALTH

East Asian Immigrants and Mental Health: What's Stopping Them from Getting Help?

East Asian immigrants are a big part of the growing immigrant population worldwide. They face many struggles, like adapting to a new culture, dealing with discrimination, and managing language and money problems. These challenges can seriously affect their mental health, but there hasn't been much r

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