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How Tiny Plastic Pollution Affects Ocean Life

March 29, 2025

The ocean's carbon cycle could be greatly affected by nano and microplastics. These tiny plastic particles are everywhere in the marine environment. Copepods are tiny ocean creatures that play a big role in moving carbon from the surface to the deep ocean. They do this by producing fecal

politics

A Scientist's Struggle: Caught Between Protests and Immigration Policies

March 28, 2025

A Russian scientist, Kseniia Petrova, is currently in a Louisiana immigration facility. She was detained after her visa was canceled. This happened because she didn't declare frog embryo samples in her luggage. She had been working at Harvard University on a J-1 scholar visa since May 2023. Her lawy

entertainment

The Real Faces of War: A Gritty Look at Combat

March 28, 2025

The movie Warfare is a gripping look at the harsh realities of combat. It kicks off with a scene that feels more like a comedy than a war movie. A group of Navy SEALs is watching a video of a workout routine led by a statuesque blonde in a skimpy leotard. The soldiers are loud and rowdy, more like f

science

Coffee's Fungal Foes: A Green Solution

March 27, 2025

Coffee is a big deal. It's a major cash crop for many countries. But there's a problem. Fungal infections can mess with coffee plants, hurting both the quantity and quality of the berries. These fungi don't just harm the plants; they can also produce toxins that affect humans. So, managing these fun

science

The Dinosaur-Era Wasp with a Surprising Trick

March 27, 2025

First, let's talk about a tiny wasp that lived 99 million years ago. This wasp had a unique feature on its abdomen. It was similar to a Venus flytrap. This tiny wasp was preserved in amber, a fossilized tree resin. This wasp was named Sirenobethylus charybdis. It was discovered by researchers f

finance

Life Sciences in Limbo: The Funding Frenzy

March 27, 2025

The life sciences industry is currently in a state of uncertainty. This is due to a recent decision by the federal government to reduce funding for research institutions. The National Institutes of Health announced in early February that it would limit funding for indirect costs to 15%. These costs

science

Beans, Bugs, and Bacteria: The Hidden World Below

March 27, 2025

The world beneath our feet is a bustling ecosystem, full of interactions that shape the world above. One such interaction involves beans, bacteria, and bugs. Specifically, the relationship between beans and nitrogen-fixing bacteria, known as rhizobia, has long been seen as a win-win. But what about

opinion

The Truth Behind the Theories: Kennedy Assassination Files Released

March 27, 2025

The U. S. National Archives recently released tens of thousands of documents related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, his brother Robert, and Martin Luther King Jr. The release was long overdue, but it didn't stop the public from jumping to wild conclusions. Many people believe that Lee Ha

health

Parvovirus B19: A Hidden Heart Risk

March 27, 2025

Parvovirus B19 is a common virus. It often causes a mild illness in children. This illness is known as fifth disease. But did you know that it can also affect adults? It can cause a serious heart condition. This condition is called effusive-constrictive pericarditis. It happened in three adults duri

entertainment

Marvel's Mega Team-Up: The Avengers Assemble for a New Challenge

March 27, 2025

The Marvel universe is buzzing with excitement as the studio unveils a star-studded lineup for its upcoming movie, Avengers: Doomsday. This isn't just any team-up; it's a gathering of some of the most iconic heroes and villains from across Marvel's vast universe. The cast list is a who's who of supe