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Feb 27 2025HEALTH

The Heat is On: How Workplace Heat Affects Mental Health

Imagine working in a place where the temperature is as high as a summer day in the desert. This is a reality for many workers. The heat can be brutal, and it's not just about physical discomfort. It can mess with your mind too. But how exactly does this happen? And why is it important to talk about?

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Feb 27 2025POLITICS

When Bosses Play Favorites, Is It Fair?

The Supreme Court is tackling a big question. Can a boss's preference for certain employees be considered unfair treatment? This isn't about who gets along with whom. It's about whether the law is fair to everyone. The case involves an employee, Marlean Ames. She believes she was overlooked for

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Feb 27 2025SCIENCE

Green Solvents: The Future of Food Safety

Food safety is a big deal. It's under threat from pollutants in the environment and from human activities. But there's a new hero in town: deep eutectic solvents, or DESs. These aren't your average solvents. They're green, efficient, and great at detecting tiny amounts of pollutants in food. DESs

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

Rubio's Tough Question: Putin's Actions Under the Spotlight

Marco Rubio, a senator from Florida, once had a straightforward question for the future secretary of state, Rex Tillerson. This was at a Senate hearing right after the election of President Trump. The question was, "Is Vladimir Putin a war criminal? " This was a tough question to answer. Trump was k

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Feb 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

Hidden Dangers in Our Homes and Backyards

So, you might be thinking, "What's the big deal with soil and dust? " Well, it turns out that these everyday substances can harbor some serious health risks. We're talking about emerging organic contaminants, which are increasingly popping up in our environment. These contaminants come from various

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Feb 24 2025CELEBRITIES

Guy Pearce: Oscar Nomination and His Unapologetic Life

Guy Pearce has been in the film industry for a long time, with notable roles in movies like LA Confidential, The Proposition, and The Hurt Locker. Despite his impressive resume, he has only recently been nominated for an Oscar for his role as Harrison Lee Van Buren in The Brutalist. Pearce is known

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Feb 24 2025ENVIRONMENT

Mauritia flexuosa Seeds: How Heat Affects Their Survival

Mauritia flexuosa, a palm tree native to South America, has seeds that are particularly sensitive to dryness. These seeds, known as recalcitrant seeds, are vulnerable to environmental changes, especially temperature shifts. This is a big deal because climate change is making temperatures rise. So, u

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Feb 24 2025SPORTS

Liverpool's Dominance: A New Era in the Premier League?

Liverpool's recent victory over Manchester City has left fans and experts alike buzzing with excitement. The 2-0 win at the Etihad Stadium has put Liverpool 11 points ahead of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table. This isn't just a win; it's a statement. Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszla

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Feb 23 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Cells, Big Challenges: Mastering Microscopy for Low Biomass Samples

First, let's talk about the tiny world of cells. When scientists work with low-density, low-biomass material, they face a big challenge. The cells they study are often as scarce as the background contamination in their lab. This makes it super hard to get accurate cell counts. Imagine trying to spo

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Feb 23 2025HEALTH

The Fight Against Malaria in Brazil: A Tale of Two Cities

In the 1980s, two cities in Brazil, São Francisco do Sul and Araquari, took on a big challenge: wiping out malaria. Before this, Santa Catarina had a huge problem with malaria. Every year, nearly 60, 000 people got sick from it. The main culprit was a mosquito called Anopheles (Kerteszia) cruzii. Th

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