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Jan 26 2025SCIENCE

Growing Greens Under Lights: How Red and Blue Make a Difference

Have you ever wondered how different colors of light affect the growth and quality of vegetables? Scientists decided to find out by setting up a plant factory right in a restaurant. They grew three baby-leaf veggies—green lettuce, kale, and pak choi—under different light combinations. Surprisingly,

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Jan 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

Why Climate Change and Food Policies Matter in Korea

Climate change is shaking up the way we grow our food, and Korea is feeling the heat. As a country that relies heavily on imports, any changes in the global climate can have a big impact on what they eat and how much it costs. International trade is usually a safety net, but not when other countries

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Nominee Promises Fair Wildfire Help, Acknowledges Political Challenges

Brooke Rollins, nominated to lead the U. S. Department of Agriculture, assured senators that politics won't sway how wildfires are fought in California. At her confirmation hearing, she also admitted that President Trump's plans could cause trouble for farmers. Rollins, a lawyer from Texas, backed T

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Jan 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Forecasting Harvest: AI & XAI Team Up for Climate-Smart Farming

Climate change is messing with our food! With weird weather patterns happening more often, like crazy droughts and floods, crops aren’t growing as well. This makes it tough for farmers and affects everyone's food security. To tackle this, scientists are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Explain

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Jan 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Climate Leaders in Davos: Listening First, Talking Later

In Davos, Switzerland, the 2025 World Economic Forum brought together top minds to discuss the future of agriculture and climate change. Newsweek hosted an event called "Aligning Agriculture With Global Climate Goals, " focusing on the role of sustainable farming. Amit Shah, Newsweek's EVP Internat

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Jan 22 2025EDUCATION

Training Nurses: A Fresh Approach to Dementia Care

Eighteen family nurse practitioner students dove into a unique project. The goal? To boost their skills in working with older adults, particularly those with dementia. The curriculum was packed with various components to help these future nurses become more empathetic and knowledgeable. Before and

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Jan 19 2025HEALTH

Training Heightens Gastro Fellows' Confidence in Handling Drink-Linked Liver Problems

You might not realize this, but more people in the US are battling drinking problems and liver issues linked to alcohol. It's a serious deal, leading to more health issues and even deaths. So, what's being done to tackle this? Well, a new training program was introduced for gastroenterology fellows—

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Jan 18 2025FINANCE

Bitcoin's Rollercoaster Week: Prices Soar, Fed's Role, and Trump's Plans

Bitcoin ended the week on a high note, reaching over $105, 000 right before Donald Trump's second-term inauguration. At the start, it was slumping, dipping below $90, 000 due to Fed interest rate concerns. Inflation data on Wednesday showed a rise, which raised hopes for another Fed rate cut. Bitcoi

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Bridging the Gap: Virtual Learning for Haiti's Heart Health

Heart disease is a big problem in countries like Haiti, where money isn't plenty. Doctors there need more training to handle it. A group tried something new: a virtual course to teach heart health to medical students. They tested it out and found it worked well. Haiti has a shortage of doctors who

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Jan 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Unlocking the Power of Slow-Release Fertilizers in Modern Farming

Farming is a big deal in any country's economy. To grow plants well and get more crops, farmers need to water their fields and give the soil the right nutrients. With more people in the world, we need more food. So, farmers use synthetic fertilizers to help plants grow faster. But these fertilizers

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