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May 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

Environmental Setbacks: A Rapid Rollback

The past 100 days have witnessed a swift and sweeping reversal of environmental protections in the US. This administration has taken 145 actions to undo rules that safeguard clean air, water, and climate stability. This is more than what was done in the entire first term. This rapid pace of chang

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May 01 2025POLITICS

Economic Shifts and Global Tensions: A Quick Look

Last quarter, the U. S. economy took a hit, shrinking by 0. 3%. This dip in the gross domestic product was a surprise to many. People are feeling uncertain about the future, and this uncertainty is affecting their spending habits. They are being more careful with their money, especially when it come

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May 01 2025SPORTS

The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery: What You Need to Know

The NBA draft lottery is a big deal for teams that didn't make the playoffs. It's a chance for them to improve their roster by picking high in the draft. The 2025 draft lottery will happen on May 12 in Chicago. Fans can watch it on ESPN at 7 p. m. ET. The 14 teams that missed the playoffs will be in

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May 01 2025EDUCATION

Schools Lose Crucial Mental Health Support

The Trump administration has decided to halt $1 billion in federal grants. These funds were meant for hiring mental health professionals in schools across the country. This move comes as a surprise to many, especially since the grants were part of the 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. This act

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May 01 2025SCIENCE

Ronan the Sea Lion: The Unexpected Dance Sensation

Sea lions are not typically known for their dancing skills. But Ronan, a 15-year-old California sea lion, has proven that she can keep a beat better than many humans. Her favorite tunes? Disco hits like "Boogie Wonderland. " Peter Cook, a behavioral neuroscientist, has spent a decade studying Ronan'

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May 01 2025EDUCATION

The Power of Different Minds in Academic Research

Academic research is a vast field with many opportunities for innovation. Looking at it through the lens of neurodiversity can reveal some of these opportunities. Autistic individuals bring unique strengths to research, such as exceptional pattern recognition and a strong sense of order. These trait

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May 01 2025SCIENCE

The Power of Blue Light in Chemical Reactions

The world of organic chemistry is buzzing with excitement over a new type of catalyst. This catalyst uses visible light to drive chemical reactions. Most of the focus has been on oxygen and nitrogen-based catalysts, like acridinium and pyrylium salts. However, sulfur-based catalysts have been largel

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May 01 2025SCIENCE

How Our Views on Knowledge Shape Climate Conspiracy Beliefs

The way people view knowledge and science can greatly influence their beliefs in climate change conspiracies. This is a big deal because these conspiracy beliefs can really mess with efforts to tackle climate change. So, let's dive in and see how our views on knowledge and science play a role in a

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May 01 2025CRIME

The Doctors' Plot: A Cold War Mystery

In the late 1940s and early 1950s, the Soviet Union was a place of fear and suspicion. The Cold War was heating up, and tensions were high. It was during this time that a strange and sinister event unfolded. A group of doctors, mostly Jewish, were accused of plotting to harm Soviet leaders. The acc

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May 01 2025SCIENCE

How Heat Changes Fish Gender

Nile tilapia, a type of fish, can change sex based on water temperature. This might sound strange, but it's a real phenomenon called temperature-dependent sex reversal (TSR). Scientists have been trying to figure out how this happens at the molecular level. It's not just about the fish changing sex;

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