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Dec 10 2025WEATHER

Staten Island's Windy and Wet Wednesday

Staten Island is in for a breezy and damp Wednesday as a cold front sweeps in from the west. The National Weather Service has warned of strong winds and rain moving into the area during the afternoon. The rain is expected to start late in the afternoon and continue until midnight. Temperatures will

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Dec 10 2025SCIENCE

Sharks and the 2/3 Scaling Law: A Hidden Link

Sharks are fascinating creatures. They come in all sizes. Some are tiny, like the lanternshark. Others are huge, like the whale shark. Despite their differences, they all follow a special math rule. This rule is called the 2/3 scaling law. It's been around since the 1800s. It helps explain how size

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Dec 10 2025WEATHER

Vancouver Braces for Heavy Rain and Possible Flooding

Vancouver and its surrounding areas are preparing for a significant weather event. An atmospheric river is expected to bring a lot of rain, possibly up to 80 mm, to the region. This heavy rain could lead to flooding, especially in areas like the Fraser Valley. The rain is expected to start on Tuesda

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Dec 10 2025SCIENCE

Changing Colors with Tiny Swaps: The Science Behind Glowing Crystals

Scientists have been playing with crystals to make them glow in different colors. They did this by swapping tiny parts of the crystal and watching what happens. These crystals are made of stuff like potassium, fluorine, and other elements. The main star here is chromium, which is added to the crysta

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Dec 10 2025HEALTH

Red Light Shines Hope on Psoriasis Treatment

Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red, itchy, and scaly patches. It happens when the immune system goes into overdrive. Scientists have been looking into new ways to treat it. One interesting approach is using red light from LEDs. This light has a wavelength of 660 nm. It might help calm dow

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Dec 10 2025WEATHER

Kingston Braces for Winter's First Big Snow

The Kingston area, including spots like Odessa and the Frontenac Islands, is under a yellow snowfall alert. This new color-coded system, launched late last month, uses yellow as the least severe warning level. It covers everything from alerts to advisories. Expect 10 to 20 cm of snow, starting toni

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Dec 10 2025WEATHER

Windsor-Essex Braces for a Wintry Mix

Windsor-Essex is in for a rough couple of days as winter weather takes over. The forecast from Environment Canada is not great. It's already cold and windy, and it's going to get worse. Today, the area can expect up to 4 cm of snow. It's cloudy out, and there's a 40% chance of drizzle or freezing r

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Dec 10 2025SCIENCE

Neil deGrasse Tyson Takes On Bad Science

Neil deGrasse Tyson recently gave a talk at the Purdue Northwest Sinai Forum. He spoke to a large crowd of high school and college students. Tyson is known for his direct and bold way of communicating science. He warned about the rise of anti-intellectualism in society. He said that beliefs like the

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Dec 10 2025SPORTS

Michigan High School Sports: When Snow Calls the Shots

Michigan's high school winter sports season is in full swing, but Mother Nature has other plans. Snow is causing a wave of cancellations and postponements across the state. Schools and teams are scrambling to adjust their schedules. On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, the snow is making its presence felt

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Dec 10 2025BUSINESS

Dolly Parton's Big Bet on Roadside Stops

Dolly Parton, the iconic country music star, is stepping into a new role: convenience store innovator. She's teaming up with Tennessean Travel Stop to create a unique travel center experience. The plan? To turn ordinary pit stops into something special, starting in summer 2026. This isn't just abou

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