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India's Coastal Families: Life After the 2004 Tsunami

December 23, 2024

Imagine playing cricket on the beach with your friends. The sun is shining, the sand is warm, and everything seems normal. That’s what Yusuf, now a motor rickshaw driver, was doing when a huge earthquake under the ocean caused a massive tsunami to strike the coast of India. It was December 26, 2004,

entertainment

The Movies of 2024: Big Screens and Big Dreams

December 23, 2024

In the annual Movie Club of Slate, film critics chatted about the year’s cinematic hits. Critic Dana Stevens, along with Bilge Ebiri, K. Austin Collins, Alison Willmore, and Odie Henderson, discussed the films that turned heads in 2024. Dana compared film criticism to embroidery on Kleenex, but beli

science

The Intriguing Chemistry of Tl2PrBr5: A Fresh Look at Phase Diagrams

December 23, 2024

Have you ever heard of Tl2PrBr5? It's a fascinating compound formed by mixing thallium bromide (TlBr) and praseodymium bromide (PrBr3). Back in the 1970s, scientists created a phase diagram for PrBr3-TlBr, but it had some errors. Recently, scientists used a special method called differential scannin

entertainment

Celebrities' Globe-Trotting Adventures in 2024

December 23, 2024

2024 was the year many celebrities decided to explore the world, either solo or with loved ones. Some jetted off for special occasions, while others just wanted a change of scenery. Let's dive into some of the exciting travel moments that these stars shared with us. Megan Thee Stallion had a fantas

lifestyle

A Tsunami's Wake: Finding Meaning After Survival

December 23, 2024

Deep within the devastating Boxing Day tsunami of 2004, a woman named Ani faced her own mortality. The raging waves tossed her around like a doll, and she believed her life was ending. But amidst the chaos, she found a moment of clarity: she didn't want to die. Twenty years later, she reflects on ho

sports

Phillies Score Big with Pitcher Luzardo Trade

December 22, 2024

The Philadelphia Phillies have made a significant move in the offseason by acquiring left-handed starting pitcher Jesús Luzardo from the Miami Marlins. This deal comes after the Phillies addressed their outfield and bullpen needs by signing Jordan Romano and Max Kepler to one-year contracts. Luzardo

health

A Nurse's Journey: Confronting a Hidden Genetic Fate

December 22, 2024

Linde Jacobs paced her bedroom, waiting for her doctor's call. Her daughters were occupied, and she wanted privacy for this moment. Her mother, Allison, had recently passed away at 50, after a gene mutation ravaged her brain. Once vibrant and loving, Allison became impulsive and dishonest, her behav

entertainment

Gaming Highlights of 2024: A Unique Year in Review

December 22, 2024

2024 was quite different from 2023 in the gaming world. Whereas 2023 was filled with manyDelayed due to COVID, big-name games and hidden indie gems, 2024 saw a more spread-out release schedule. Some games, like Balatro, UFO 50, and Astro Bot, were instant hits. But filling out a list of the top 20 g

health

Contraceptives in Pakistan: What Women Know and What They Need

December 22, 2024

In Pakistan, family planning services can do wonders for women's health and society's well-being. These services can lower the risks of maternal and infant deaths by reducing unwanted pregnancies and abortions. The government has been working hard to promote these services among the people. But how

environment

Exploring Svalbard's Ice and Waves: A 2022-2023 Study

December 22, 2024

Sea ice plays a crucial role in Earth's climate and weather, but understanding it, especially in areas like the Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ), is tough. The MIZ, where ocean waves affect sea ice, is particularly tricky to monitor due to the short lifespan of buoys deployed there. To tackle this, a study r