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Nov 29 2025SCIENCE

A New Crew Heads to the Space Station on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving morning will see a Soyuz rocket lift off from Kazakhstan, carrying a NASA astronaut and two cosmonauts to the International Space Station (ISS). The launch is set for 4:27 a. m. EST, with live coverage starting at 3:30 a. m. EST on NASA's YouTube channel. The crew includes NASA's Chris

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Nov 29 2025SCIENCE

Cosmic Bites: How Astronauts Share Tastes of Home

Up in space, food does more than just fill stomachs. It's a big deal on the International Space Station (ISS), where astronauts from different countries share meals from their home cultures. This turns eating into a fun way to connect and feel less homesick. Jonny Kim, a Korean-American astronaut,

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Nov 29 2025ENVIRONMENT

Lithium Slag: Hidden Dangers in Our Quest for Green Energy

Lithium-ion batteries are powering our green energy future, but there's a hidden cost. Every year, China alone produces over 10 million tons of lithium slag (LS) from smelting lithium mica. While we focus on extracting lithium, we're ignoring the environmental risks posed by other harmful substances

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Nov 29 2025BUSINESS

North Side Transformation: A New Era for Pittsburgh

A major change is coming to Pittsburgh’s North Side. Next week, a $740 million project will start turning an old, empty parking lot into a lively entertainment area. The ceremony kicks off at 1 p. m. on Monday and will last until 3 p. m. at 929 Beaver Ave. in the Chateau neighborhood. The project,

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Nov 29 2025ENVIRONMENT

Pollution Problems: Goodyear and Great Lakes Cheese in the Hot Seat

In recent times, two big companies have been under the microscope for causing pollution in New York. The Goodyear plant in Niagara Falls and Great Lakes Cheese have both been linked to environmental issues that have caught the attention of local politicians and regulators. The Goodyear plant has be

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Nov 29 2025SCIENCE

Gasoline Spills: How Science and Tech Can Predict Evaporation Risks

Gasoline spills are a big problem. They can pollute the air and even cause explosions. This is because gasoline evaporates quickly, releasing harmful chemicals. But predicting how fast this happens is tricky. Different places, like cities or countryside, have different conditions. Wind, temperature,

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Nov 29 2025BUSINESS

Memory Prices Drive Tech Stocks Higher

The tech world is buzzing with Micron Technology's stock soaring. It has been a fantastic year for them, with shares skyrocketing by 174%. This surge is thanks to a huge demand for memory hardware, which is pushing prices up. Recent reports from big PC makers Dell and HP confirm this trend. On Frid

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Nov 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Eels in Trouble: Why Global Trade Rules Failed to Save Them

Eels, those slippery and ancient creatures, are in big trouble. They are not just creepy-crawly things that make some people squirm. They are also a big deal in the world of sushi and seafood. But their numbers are dropping fast. Since the 1980s, some eel species have seen their populations shrink b

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Nov 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Drones in Trouble: Anduril's Bumpy Road to Battlefield Success

Anduril Industries, a hotshot defense tech company, is facing some tough times. Their drones, which are supposed to be top-notch, have been crashing. Two of their Altius drones recently nosedived during tests at Eglin Air Force Base. This is not good news for a company that's been boasting about its

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Nov 28 2025BUSINESS

Plastic Waste: Turning Trash into Treasure with Advanced Recycling

The world is waking up to the plastic waste problem. Advanced recycling technologies are stepping in to help. These methods break down plastic waste into useful materials. This can create new products, reducing the need for new plastic. The market for these technologies is growing fast. It is expect

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