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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Inside the US Air Force Research Laboratory

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is a crucial part of the US Air Force. With over 11,500 staff and a budget of around $7 billion, it's like the brain behind the Air Force and Space Force. They work on all sorts of things, from keeping Airmen healthy to creating super-fast planes and lasers t

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Oct 18 2024SCIENCE

China's Hidden Lab Seeks Secrets of the Universe

Deep under the lush landscape of southern China, a massive underground lab called the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (Juno) is on a mission to unravel one of the universe's biggest mysteries. China has been investing heavily in science, and Juno is one of its most ambitious projects yet.

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Oct 16 2024SPORTS

Navy Plane Crashes Near Mount Rainier, Search Underway

On Tuesday evening, a U.S. Navy aircraft, an EA-18G Growler, experienced a crash while on a routine training mission in the vicinity of Mount Rainier, Washington. The plane, which is designed for electronic warfare and is part of the F/A-18 family, was carrying two crew members. As of 7 p.m. on Octo

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Oct 16 2024HEALTH

Tarrant County: New Rules for Unclaimed Bodies

For years, Tarrant County in Texas had been sending unclaimed bodies to the University of North Texas Health Science Center without family consent. This changed recently when the county commissioners unanimously voted for a new policy. Now, these bodies will be cremated or buried, but only after exh

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Oct 15 2024HEALTH

COVID in Kids Linked to Higher Diabetes Risk: Study Finds

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open found that children and teens who caught COVID-19 were more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes compared to kids with other respiratory illnesses like flu or bronchitis. The risk was especially high for obese children, who had double the likelihood of gett

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Oct 15 2024SCIENCE

NASA's Europa Clipper: A Deep Dive into Jupiter's Icy Moon

Imagine a journey through space, like no other. NASA's Europa Clipper is on a mission to explore Jupiter's moon, Europa. This icy world, slightly smaller than Earth's moon, is hiding a secret under its frozen surface. Scientists believe there's a vast ocean beneath the ice, potentially teeming with

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Oct 10 2024SCIENCE

Simplifying Science: A Cool Tool for DNA Data

In the high-stakes world of genomic research, data is the key to unlocking life's mysteries. But dealing with massive amounts of DNA data can be a real headache for scientists. That's where MiLaboratories, a startup from San Francisco, steps in. They've created a special platform that makes it easie

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Oct 10 2024SPORTS

How Weather Affects LSU Football Games

Imagine this: LSU's football team is about to kick off a game against Ole Miss. The weather? Clear skies with a comfortable 79 degrees at kickoff, cooling down to the upper 60s by the end of the game. This isn't just any weather forecast; it's part of the new LSU Football Kickoff Weather Index creat

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Oct 10 2024BUSINESS

Google's Grip on Search: U. S. Mulls Breakup

Imagine if you couldn't choose what browser to use, or which search engine to trust. That's the reality the U.S. Department of Justice is trying to change. They're considering asking a judge to force Google to sell parts of its business. Why? Because Google has been controlling the online search sce

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Oct 10 2024BUSINESS

US Government Weighs Breaking Up Google over Antitrust Concerns

Imagine splitting up one of the world's largest tech companies. That's what the U.S. government is considering for Google. They're looking at forcing Google to sell parts of its business. This could be the first big corporate split in a long time. The Department of Justice says Google has too much c

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