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Mar 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

Drought and Wheat: The Race for Resilient Crops

Wheat is a staple food for many people around the world. But it's under threat from drought, especially as climate change speeds up. This makes finding wheat that can handle dry conditions and still produce lots of grain super important. Researchers took a close look at different types of wheat, bot

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Mar 03 2025POLITICS

Trump's Power Play: Congress and the Courts Take a Backseat

Trump is set to address Congress, a branch of government he has largely ignored since taking office. This speech comes after a tumultuous month where he has flexed his executive muscles, making bold moves both domestically and internationally. Trump has been dismantling government agencies, firing f

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Mar 03 2025HEALTH

Thyroid Cancer in Kazakhstan: A Decade of Change

Thyroid cancer has been a topic of concern in Kazakhstan, especially in the East Kazakhstan Region. This area is close to the former Semipalatinsk nuclear test site. The last ten years, from 2013 to 2023, have seen shifts in how often people get thyroid cancer and how many die from it. The Semipala

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Mar 02 2025POLITICS

English Only? A New Twist in US Language Policy

The United States has taken a sharp turn in its language policy. President Trump has signed an executive order making English the official language of the country. This move reverses a policy from the Clinton era, which had required federal agencies to provide language assistance to non-English spea

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Mar 01 2025SPORTS

Sprinting Under Pressure: How Resistance and Speed Affect Muscle Work

Muscle activity during sprinting can be heavily influenced by resistance and speed. This is important for athletes who want to improve their performance. Resisted sprint training is a common method used by athletes to enhance their speed and power. It involves adding resistance to the natural movem

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Feb 28 2025POLITICS

English Only? Trump's Big Move

Trump is about to make a big change. He plans to sign an order that makes English the official language of the US. This means government agencies and organizations that get federal money can choose if they want to offer services in languages other than English. This order will undo a rule from forme

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Hunger in America: COVID-19 and Food Assistance

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a lot of challenges to the US. One of the biggest issues is food insecurity. This is when people don't have enough food to live a healthy life. People from racial and ethnic minority groups are hit the hardest by this problem. These groups often face food insecurity

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

The Rise of Superbugs: A New Threat in the UAE

The United Arab Emirates is facing a new challenge in the world of medicine. A dangerous type of bacteria, Escherichia coli, has been found to be resistant to a powerful group of antibiotics called carbapenems. This bacteria is part of a group known as ST167, which is considered high-risk. The speci

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Feb 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Alexa's Big Upgrade: Making Smart Homes Smarter

Imagine talking to Alexa like you would a friend, and it actually understands you. That's the big promise of Alexa Plus, the latest update to the popular voice assistant. This isn't just a small tweak; it's a major overhaul that makes Alexa more conversational and context-aware. Alexa Plus

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Feb 28 2025SCIENCE

A New Way to Measure Asbestos Fibers

For over half a century, scientists have been using phase contrast optical microscopy to measure airborne asbestos fibers. This method's effectiveness relies on the microscope's design, setup, and the person using it. In the past, the HSE/NPL Mark II Phase Contrast Test Slide was the go-to tool for

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