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Oct 18 2025SCIENCE

Astronaut's Stunning Space Snapshots

Up in space, Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui had a busy week. He shared some amazing photos from the International Space Station (ISS). The photos show the Milky Way and colorful auroras. Yui said the ISS was in a different position, so he got a unique view. Yui is also getting ready for a big delive

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Oct 18 2025POLITICS

Science Under Siege: Politics vs. Public Health

The FDA is under fire for letting politics influence science. Scientists inside the agency say leaders are pushing unproven treatments, like using leucovorin for autism. Studies on leucovorin are small and weak. Big studies are needed to prove if it really works. But the FDA is skipping steps and pu

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Oct 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smartwatch Steal: Galaxy Watch Ultra (2024) Drops to Under $400

The Galaxy Watch Ultra (2024) has just become a whole lot more appealing. With a massive $250 discount, this smartwatch is now within reach for many. Originally priced around $650, the current deal brings it down to just under $400. It's still not cheap, but for what you get, it's a steal. This sma

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Oct 18 2025BUSINESS

New Zealand's Clever Moves in a Shaky Trade World

New Zealand is getting ready for a rough patch in global trade. The country's finance chief, Nicola Willis, thinks that teaming up with neighbors and other partners is the way to go. This is especially important with the U. S. and China at odds over trade. Willis recently talked about this at big f

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Oct 18 2025HEALTH

Halloween Safety: A Few Simple Steps to Keep Kids Safe

Halloween is a time for fun, but it's important to stay safe. Every year, many children get hurt during trick-or-treating. Some even get hit by cars. This is because it gets dark early, and kids are excited and not paying attention. To keep kids safe, it's a good idea to make sure their costumes fi

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Oct 18 2025POLITICS

How the South's Past Still Shapes Today's Politics

The South has always been a key player in American politics, and its influence is still felt today. The region's unique history and culture have shaped the political landscape in ways that are often overlooked. For example, the South's long-standing tradition of populist politics has made it a breed

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Oct 18 2025POLITICS

The Unusual Hair Showdown at the White House

On October 14, a picture of Donald Trump and Argentine President Javier Milei went viral. It showed them in the Oval Office, both giving thumbs up. But people weren't talking about their meeting. They were talking about their hair. Trump's hair was styled in his usual comb-over. Milei's hair was vo

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Oct 18 2025HEALTH

Smart Blood Tests Cut Down on Unnecessary Treatments for Liver Patients

Liver problems can make blood clotting tricky. Doctors often give blood products to patients before putting in a special tube for treatment. But is this always needed? A new study looked at two groups of patients. One group had a special blood test called ROTEM before getting the tube. The other gr

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Oct 18 2025HEALTH

Taming Joint Pain: A New Hope

Arthritis is a relentless foe, causing constant pain and stiffness in joints. At the heart of this battle is inflammation, a process that can spiral out of control. The body's own defense system, cytokines, can turn against it, leading to chronic pain and damage. Scientists have identified key play

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Oct 18 2025SCIENCE

Fighting Malaria: New Ways to Test Pesticides on Mosquitoes

Malaria is a big problem. One idea to fight it is to use pesticides on humans or animals. These pesticides are called endectocides and ectocides. Scientists are trying to figure out the best way to test these pesticides on mosquitoes that spread malaria. Testing these pesticides in labs is tricky.

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