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Jul 13 2025HEALTH

Keeping Pilgrims Safe: Food Safety Knowledge and Practices During Hajj

Food safety is a big deal, especially during Hajj. With so many people gathering in one place, the risk of foodborne illness goes up. That's why it's important to understand how much pilgrims know about food safety and how they handle food and water during this massive event. Pilgrims come from all

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Jul 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Farmers Can Boost Crop Pollination: A Fresh Look

Farmers play a big role in keeping our food supply safe. They make daily choices that affect how well crops grow. One big challenge is making sure there are enough pollinators, like bees, to help crops grow. A recent study looked at how farmers in Dengkou County manage pollination. It found that far

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Jul 11 2025SCIENCE

Desert Wines: How Ancient Farmers Beat the Heat

In the middle of the Negev Desert, there was a place called Shivta. It was a long time ago, during the Byzantine era. People there grew grapes and made wine. They were really good at it, even though the desert was dry and harsh. They used clever farming tricks to collect water and grow grapes. They

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Jul 07 2025EDUCATION

College Students and Grief: The Unfinished Business

Grief is a heavy burden for many college students. Losing someone close can shake up their world. This study looked at how unfinished feelings and keeping bonds with the deceased affect grief over time. Researchers followed students who had lost someone in the last three years. They checked in with

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Jul 05 2025ENVIRONMENT

Heat's Hidden Toll on Dairy Farms

Dairy cows are feeling the heat, and it's not just a one-day thing. New research shows that extreme heat can cut milk production by up to 10%, and the effects can last for more than 10 days. This isn't just a bad day at the farm; it's a long-term problem. Cows that are in their prime production sta

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Jul 03 2025SPORTS

A Tragic End to Two Football Stars

In a shocking turn of events, two prominent footballers, Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, lost their lives in a car accident in Spain. The incident occurred late at night on a major highway near the border with Portugal. The vehicle they were in veered off the road and caught fire, though it'

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Jul 03 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Helpers for Plants: How Nanoparticles Fight Metal Poisoning

Plants face big problems from metal poisoning in soil. This is a real issue for farmers. But there is a new hope. Tiny particles, called nanoparticles, might be the answer. These particles are super small. They can do big things. First, let's talk about the problem. Too many metals in soil can hurt

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Jul 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

Wetlands: A Lifeline for Birds in Farm Country

In the heart of Iowa, a battle is brewing between farming and nature. Farmers have been draining wetlands to grow crops, but this has left birds that migrate in the spring with fewer places to rest. To tackle this issue, scientists are looking at how man-made wetlands can help. These wetlands are n

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Jul 01 2025HEALTH

Viral Threats: How Nature's Deadly Germs Could Be Used as Weapons

Some viruses that cause severe bleeding in humans come from animals. These viruses, like Ebola and Lassa, are very dangerous. They can kill many people quickly. This makes them a big worry for bioterrorism. These viruses spread from animals to humans. This is called zoonotic transmission. It happen

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Jul 01 2025SPORTS

Jaren Jackson Jr. Secures Huge Deal with Memphis Grizzlies

Jaren Jackson Jr. is set to stay with the Memphis Grizzlies for a long time. He and the team are close to finalizing a big contract. This deal is worth $240 million over five years. It includes an option for Jackson to leave in the final year. The contract adds four more years to his current deal.

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