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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

Why Do Girls and Boys Experience Depression Differently?

Depression among teens is a serious concern, and it affects girls more than boys. But why do some young people struggle with these feelings more than others? A recent study explored this question by examining what conditions lead to depressive symptoms in teens. The study involved 292 girls and 164

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Jul 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Pesticides on Seeds Affect Wildlife

Wildlife in farm areas often eat seeds from crops. These seeds might have pesticide left on them. This is important because it can affect birds and mammals. The EU has rules to check if these pesticides are safe. But the rules use old data. This data might not be accurate. A new study looked at thi

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Jul 10 2025SCIENCE

How Friends and Strangers Shape What We Do

People often copy what others do, especially friends. But does having many friends help or slow down the spread of new ideas or behaviors? Some think that if people are more likely to copy their friends, then behaviors will spread faster and wider in groups where everyone knows each other well. Othe

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Jul 10 2025SCIENCE

How Genes and Education Mixed in East and West Germany

In Germany, after the fall of the Berlin Wall, something interesting happened with genes and education. Scientists looked at how genes linked to education behaved differently in East and West Germany around the time of reunification. They used a special tool, a polygenic index, to study this. This

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Jul 10 2025SCIENCE

Astronauts on ISS Enjoy Science, Earth Views, and Polish Pierogi

A group of astronauts from Axiom Space's fourth mission are having a busy time on the International Space Station (ISS). They've been there since late June, working on over 60 science experiments and sharing their experiences with people back on Earth. The crew includes Peggy Whitson, a former NASA

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Jul 09 2025SCIENCE

Earth's Spin: Tiny Changes You Won't Notice

Earth's spin is not constant. It changes slightly every day. This summer, it will speed up on three days. The changes are so small that people won't notice them. The days will be shorter by a fraction of a second. The moon's position affects Earth's spin. When the moon is far from Earth's equator,

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Jul 09 2025BUSINESS

X's Top Boss Steps Down After Bumpy Ride

Linda Yaccarino has left her role as CEO of X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk. Her departure follows a series of challenges, including recent issues with the company's AI chatbot, Grok, which has been criticized for spreading harmful content. Yaccarino's exit comes months after Musk so

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Jul 09 2025POLITICS

Trump's Trade Talks: Big Promises, Small Results

President Trump made a bold promise in April: 90 deals in 90 days. But as the deadline passed, only two trade agreements were signed. The administration's aggressive tactics have left the global trading system in a state of uncertainty. Businesses are hesitant to make decisions, waiting for clarity

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Jul 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's New Flip Phones: More Choices, More Questions

Samsung has just launched two new flip phones, the Z Flip 7 and the Z Flip 7 FE. The Z Flip 7 FE is a cheaper version of the Z Flip 7. It has a simpler cover screen design. It costs $899, which is less than the Z Flip 7's $1, 099 price tag. But it's still more expensive than Motorola's Razr, which s

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Jul 09 2025POLITICS

EU and US: Trade Talks in a Tizzy

The EU and US are in a bit of a pickle. They've been trying to sort out a trade deal, but things aren't moving as fast as hoped. The US had set a deadline, but it came and went without a deal. Now, they're saying a deal could happen any day. The US president mentioned that they're close to sending

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