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Gangs in Peru: Schools Under Siege

July 7, 2025

In Peru, schools face a growing threat from criminal gangs demanding money. These gangs target schools, especially in poor areas, asking for large sums, between $14, 000 and $28, 000. The gangs send threatening messages and even photos of weapons to scare the schools into paying. These threats are r

religion

Pope Leo XIV Returns to Castel Gandolfo After a Long Break

July 6, 2025

Pope Leo XIV made his way to Castel Gandolfo, a historic retreat south of Rome, for a six-week stay. This marks the first time in over a decade that a pope has visited this summer getaway. The town, known for its scenic views of Lake Alban, was buzzing with excitement as residents and visitors lined

health

How Hot Water Can Make Teeth Cleaning Solutions Work Better

July 6, 2025

Dentists often use special liquids to clean out the inside of teeth during root canal treatments. Two popular options are sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and calcium hypochlorite (Ca(ClO)₂). Both of these liquids can break down tissue and kill germs. But they have some problems. NaOCl can become less ef

science

Unlocking the Secrets of Galanin Receptor 1: A New Way to Study Cell Interactions

July 5, 2025

Galanin is a powerful messenger in the body. It helps control eating, mood, and pain. It does this by talking to special receptors, like GALR1. Scientists wanted to see how galanin and other molecules interact with GALR1 in living cells. They created a new tool to watch these interactions. This too

health

How Tech Entrepreneurs in Uganda Are Changing Healthcare

July 5, 2025

In Uganda, a group of private entrepreneurs is using digital tools to tackle healthcare challenges. They are creating new ways to deliver medical services and make resources more accessible. This is part of a bigger global plan to use technology for public good. These entrepreneurs face many hurdle

religion

A Pope's Summer Break: Why Castel Gandolfo is Making a Comeback

July 3, 2025

Castel Gandolfo, a picturesque town near Rome, has long been a summer retreat for popes. For centuries, it offered a cooler escape from the Roman heat. Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI spent months there, balancing rest and work. But Pope Francis broke the tradition. In 2013, he visited only thre

science

A New Way to Sort Molecules for Safer Medicines

July 3, 2025

In the world of medicine, molecules can be tricky. Some look almost the same but behave very differently. This is especially true for chiral molecules, which are like mirror images of each other. One version can be helpful, while the other might be harmful. So, finding a good way to separate them is

science

Smart Materials: Detecting Danger and Cleaning Up

July 2, 2025

There's a big problem with certain chemicals. Nitroaromatic compounds (NACs) and radioactive iodine can hurt people and the environment. Scientists are working hard to find ways to detect and clean up these harmful substances. They've created two special materials called HTAEA and HTMB. These are l

science

How Rain Affects Wastewater Treatment

July 2, 2025

A big plant that cleans water, called an aerobic granular sludge (AGS) plant, is really good at taking out nutrients and organic stuff. But what about tiny pollutants, like medicine and chemicals? That's what scientists wanted to find out. They looked at 19 medicines and 2 industrial chemicals in th

environment

Urban Mess: How City Surfaces Affect Water Quality

July 2, 2025

Cities are full of hard surfaces like roads and buildings. These surfaces can mess up water quality. A recent study looked at how organic stuff in water changes in cities. It focused on places like Xi'an, China. The study collected samples from different city areas. It found three main types of org