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Jan 26 2025SCIENCE

Why Better Boots Are Key for Moon Explorers' Health

Did you know that astronauts heading to the Moon for NASA's Artemis missions need special boots? Why? Because the Moon's poles are super cold, reaching temperatures as low as -369°F (-223°C)! That's way colder than the equatorial regions where the Apollo missions landed. The extreme temperatures mea

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Jan 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Madagascar's River: A Strange Sight from Space

NASA astronaut Don Pettit recently snapped a photo from the International Space Station (ISS) that shows something quite fascinating. The Betsiboka River estuary in Madagascar, when seen from 250 miles above Earth, looks a lot like the tiny blood vessels in the back of our eyes, known as the retina.

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Jan 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Speed Bumps: How Automated Shuttle Disruptions Affect Performance

Imagine you're on an automated shuttle, zipping through the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. From July to December 2023, researchers were watching how well these shuttles handled their routes. They collected lots of data, like GPS information, disengagement records (when the shuttle hands

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Jan 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Sustainable Food Packaging: A Fresh Look at Wood

Imagine this: a world where your food packaging is made from wood, helping keep your food fresh and the environment clean. That's the idea behind a new study that uses poplar bark to create antioxidant particleboards. These boards are made with bio-adhesives, which are safer for the environment than

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Exercise and Heart Health: A Different Approach

Imagine you're living with a heart condition like stable angina. Now, picture how exercise could help. Researchers at Hebei Sport University created a unique exercise program for those dealing with coronary heart disease. They wanted to see if it could make a difference. The study included patients

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Jan 25 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Sky Lights Up: A Mysterious Morning Glow in Northern California

Early on a Friday morning, people in the Sacramento region were treated to a stunning celestial show. A bright, multi-colored ball with a massive tail streaked across the Northern California sky around 6 a. m. Many locals snapped photos and sent them to FOX40. com, eager to share the unusual sight.

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Jan 25 2025TECHNOLOGY

Updates Made Easy: What You Need to Know about Galaxy S25's Seamless Updates

Ever wondered how your phone stays up-to-date without any hassle? Meet the Galaxy S25 series, Samsung's latest high-end devices that introduce Seamless Updates. This feature is a game-changer, but it's got some people worried about storage space. Let's dig in! Seamless Updates let you use your phon

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Jan 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

Water and Health: A Tale of Radar vs. Optical in India's Monsoon

Surface water is crucial for understanding and predicting disease spread, especially in monsoon-affected regions like India’s Western Ghats. Before the arrival of Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) missions, optical remote sensing was used to map water availability. However, cloud cover often

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Winter Weather: How It Affects Your Health and What to Watch Out For

Winter isn't just about snow and cozy fires. It also brings some health risks you should know about. Dr. Steve Dorsey from the Cleveland Clinic says icy sidewalks are a big problem, leading to many falls. Shoveling snow can be tough on your heart, too. Cold weather can weaken your immune system, mak

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

The Timing of Female Circumcision in Ethiopia: A Deeper Look

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a worldwide health issue. It's a non-medical practice that involves removing parts of the female genitalia. To understand the factors influencing when girls undergo FGM, researchers in Ethiopia analyzed data from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (ED

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