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Apr 09 2025POLITICS

Tariffs: How Much Is the US Really Making?

The US has been imposing tariffs on various countries, with China being a major target. The idea is to protect American industries from what President Trump calls "unfair trade. " However, the effectiveness and accuracy of these claims are up for debate. One of the big claims is that the US is

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Apr 09 2025SCIENCE

The Double-Edged Sword of Herbicide Resistance in Rice

Herbicides are a double-edged sword. They help farmers keep weeds at bay, but they also pose a risk. Weeds can develop resistance, making the herbicides less effective. This is a big problem, especially with paraquat. Paraquat is a fast-acting herbicide used around the world. It's non-selective,

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Apr 09 2025HEALTH

Living with Spinocerebellar Ataxia: The Unseen Struggles

Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA) is a tough condition to live with. It affects movement and coordination. Most people know about the physical symptoms. But there is more to the story. The focus has been on managing symptoms. This is because there are not many treatment options available. However, the im

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Apr 09 2025SCIENCE

Forest Guardians: Using Tech to Track Aspen Trees

The boreal forest, also known as taiga, is a vast expanse of evergreens. But there is another tree that plays a crucial role in this ecosystem: the aspen. This tree is vital for both forestry and wildlife. However, pinpointing where these trees are can be tricky. This is where technology comes in.

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Apr 09 2025SCIENCE

Heatwaves and the Brain: How Hot Weather Affects Our Mood

Hot weather can mess with your mood. It's not just about feeling uncomfortable. It can actually change how you feel and act. Scientists have been trying to figure out why this happens. The brain has a part called the posterior paraventricular thalamus. It's like a control center for emotion

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Apr 09 2025HEALTH

High Altitude Workouts: What Happens to Your Brain?

The brain is a mysterious organ. It is affected by many things. One of these things is exercise. When exercise happens at high altitudes, the brain can change in many ways. These changes are not fully understood. They can range from how the brain uses energy to how blood flows through it. It c

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Apr 09 2025SCIENCE

Cells' Secret Weapon: The ER's Hidden Role in Cancer Survival

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a crucial part of cells. It handles the folding and secretion of a significant portion of proteins in eukaryotic cells. Stress can disrupt this process, leading to misfolded proteins and ER stress. Cells have ways to manage this stress, such as reducing the protein

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Apr 09 2025HEALTH

Uncovering Mosquito Hotspots in Kuala Lumpur

The battle against dengue fever in Kuala Lumpur is far from over. The city's fight against this disease is heavily reliant on understanding where and how mosquitoes breed. This is where Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial analysis come into play. These tools have been used to map out an

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Apr 09 2025CELEBRITIES

Prince William's Bold Legal Move

Prince William has made a surprising choice that has royal fans buzzing. He has hired the same legal team that helped his late mother, Princess Diana, during her divorce from King Charles. This decision comes just a few months after Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis was made public. The move has spar

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Apr 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Plastic Pieces in Our Waters: How City Design and Land Use Affect Pollution

Microplastics are tiny bits of plastic that are causing big problems in our rivers and streams. These tiny pieces come from various sources, and one major way they end up in water is through stormwater runoff. This is the water that flows over the ground during rainstorms, picking up pollutants alon

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