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Inclusive Education in South Africa: Progress and Puzzles

September 14, 2025

South Africa took a big step in 2001. They decided to include all students, even those with intellectual disabilities, in regular schools. This was a huge deal. It was a chance to give everyone equal opportunities. But, like many good ideas, putting it into practice hasn't been easy. Years have pas

health

Fixing Broken Arms: Is There a Better Way?

September 13, 2025

Breaking an arm is no fun. But what's the best way to fix it? For a long time, doctors used to let the bone heal on its own or use a special brace. But this didn't always work well. Sometimes, the bone wouldn't heal properly. So, doctors started using surgery. But surgery has its own problems. Now,

technology

The iPhone Air's Secret: A Tiny but Mighty USB-C Port

September 12, 2025

The iPhone Air, unveiled at the recent Apple event, has everyone talking about its super slim design. But how did Apple make it so thin while keeping a functional USB-C port? The answer lies in a new way of making things. Apple used a special method called 3D printing to create the USB-C port. Inst

finance

Why Wall Street Could Be a Privacy Booster for Ethereum

September 7, 2025

Ethereum's privacy features might get a big boost from an unexpected source: Wall Street. As big financial players dive into crypto, they're asking for more privacy. This isn't just good news for banks—it could help regular users too. Right now, when you make a transaction on a public blockchain, e

crypto

Crypto's Bright Future: How the Winklevoss Twins Are Leading the Charge

September 7, 2025

The crypto scene in the U. S. is booming, and the Winklevoss twins, Tyler and Cameron, are at the forefront, pushing for policies that support this growth. They recently donated $21 million in bitcoin to the Digital Freedom Fund PAC, which backs pro-crypto candidates. This move is part of a bigger s

crime

Lisbon's Funicular Tragedy: A Wake-Up Call for Safety

September 5, 2025

Lisbon's historic charm has long been a magnet for tourists, but a recent tragedy has cast a spotlight on the city's aging infrastructure. A funicular crash on a steep slope resulted in at least 16 fatalities, raising serious questions about the safety of these vintage transport systems. The accide

business

Manufacturing Slump: Tariffs Take a Toll on U. S. Factories

September 3, 2025

U. S. factories are in a tough spot. For the sixth month in a row, manufacturing has shrunk. The main culprit? Tariffs. These import taxes are making it hard for factories to do their job. Some say things are worse now than during the Great Recession. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) share

health

How Cervical Cancer Cells Change Shape and What It Means

August 28, 2025

Cervical cancer cells can change their shape and behavior when treated with certain drugs. These drugs, known as HDAC inhibitors, mess with how the cell's nucleus looks and works. The nucleus is like the brain of the cell, and these drugs make it bigger and alter how stuff moves in and out of it. S

science

What Makes Water Wet? The Science Behind It

August 25, 2025

Water is pretty cool. It does things that other liquids don't. But what makes it wet? It's all about how water molecules behave. They stick to each other and to other things. This is what scientists call cohesion and adhesion. Cohesion is when water molecules stick together. They form something cal

business

Angola's Railway Revival: A Critical Look at the Lobito Atlantic Railway Project

August 21, 2025

The Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) is on track to secure a significant loan from the U. S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) by the end of this year. This loan, amounting to $533 million, is crucial for upgrading 1, 300 kilometers of railway infrastructure in Angola. The upgrade aim