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Jun 10 2025HEALTH

How Age Groups Shaped COVID-19 Spread in England

The way COVID-19 spread across England in 2021 was not the same for everyone. Different age groups played different roles in keeping the virus going. This is because people of different ages mix with each other in various ways. To understand this better, a special math model was created. This model

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Jun 10 2025HEALTH

Cancer Patients and Cannabis: How Laws Shape Use

In recent years, individual states have made their own rules about cannabis. This change has sparked curiosity about how these laws affect different groups of people, especially those dealing with serious health issues like cancer. Some people with cancer have started using cannabis more often. But

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Jun 10 2025HEALTH

California's Green Wave: Cannabis Habits Post-Legalization

California's legalization of recreational cannabis in 2016 has led to significant changes in how adults use the substance. A recent study shed light on the habits of cannabis users in the state. The study took place from December 2022 to February 2023. It included over 15, 000 participants. From

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Jun 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

Feeding Africa: The Cereal Challenge

The need for food in sub-Saharan Africa is growing fast. This region is set to see the biggest jump in food demand globally. But relying heavily on imports can be risky. It exposes the region to political and economic ups and downs. Plus, expanding farmland can harm the environment. Cereals like mai

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Jun 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Hot Can Razor Clams Handle It?

Climate change is making summers harsher. This is bad news for razor clams. They are dying in large numbers due to the extreme heat. So, scientists wanted to find out which razor clams can handle the heat best. They looked at two groups of razor clams. These groups live in the same area but come fro

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Jun 09 2025POLITICS

Citizenship Vote Fails to Make the Grade in Italy

Italy recently held a referendum on June 8 and 9. This vote was all about making it easier to become a citizen and improving workers' rights. The big idea was to cut the time needed to live in Italy before applying for citizenship from 10 to 5 years. This change would have made Italy's citizenship r

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Jun 09 2025BUSINESS

The Big Trade Chat: US and China Meet in London

The world's top two economies are back at the negotiating table. This time, it's in London. The US and China are trying to fix their trade problems. It is a big deal because these two countries are the biggest players in the global economy. The talks are happening in a UK government building. Th

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Jun 09 2025CRIME

Virtual Courtrooms: Are Plea Hearings Fair?

The way courts operate has changed a lot since the COVID-19 pandemic. More and more court proceedings are happening online, not in traditional courtrooms. This shift has raised questions about how fair these virtual hearings are, especially when they lead to criminal convictions. A group of research

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Jun 09 2025SCIENCE

The Resilience of Exiled Scientists: Pharmacologists Under Nazi Rule

The persecution of Jewish and dissenting German pharmacologists during the Nazi era (1933-1945) had a profound impact on their professional lives. The oldest pharmacological journal, Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, was established in 1873. It has a rich history and has published nume

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Jun 08 2025POLITICS

Abandoned Allies: Afghan Helpers Struggle with US Travel Ban

The United States has a history of supporting allies in times of war. But now, some Afghans who aided the U. S. feel left in the cold. A recent travel ban has added to their worries. This ban stops people from Afghanistan and 11 other countries from entering the U. S. This has left many Afghans feel

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