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Space Traffic Control: time for a reboot

February 7, 2025

Thousands of satellites are orbiting Earth, and they are expected to double every two years. With so many satellites around now and more are expected to be launched, how do we prevent them from colliding? One important thing to note is that there are ships and aircraft on Earth with sensors

environment

Making Algae Farms Smarter with Weather Forecasts

February 7, 2025

First, let's talk about algae. You know, those tiny plants that live in water? People want to use them to make biofuels and proteins. But growing algae on a large scale can be tricky because of changing weather conditions. There is a problem and a solution. New technology called FIPO is a game-chan

health

When TB Spreads: The Challenges of Kansass Health Response

February 6, 2025

Imagine this: Kansas is grappling with a huge tuberculosis (TB) outbreak, the kind that doesn't pop up very often in the US. This outbreak is a big deal, and it's got the public health workers in a tight spot. Why is it such a big deal? TB outbreaks usually happen when people are in crowded

politics

Education Fights Back: Thousands Stand Up for the Department

February 6, 2025

The Department of Education has become a hotbed of controversy. Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE which is currently working to shrink the federal workforce and slash government spending, many people don't want the Department of Education to disappear. The Department of Educa

health

Zapping Bacteria Zapping: New Microneedles for Diabetic Wounds

February 6, 2025

Think about how tricky it is to heal a diabetic wound. These wounds constantly face a double threat: bacteria and inflammation. They are also hard to heal. Scientists have come up with a clever invention called microneedles. They are tiny needles that can do big things. These microneedles are spe

celebrities

Survivors of the Special Forces Challenge: A Look at the Season's End

February 6, 2025

The final episode of a recent reality TV show left viewers shocked and questioning the fairness of some eliminations. This season saw 10 celebrities face extremely tough challenges that pushed them to their limits, with only two managing to complete the program. The show, which aired over five week

health

Unmasking AMR in Brazil: A Closer look

February 6, 2025

Brazil has a serious problem that's not usually in the spotlight. The issue of antimicrobial resistance, or AMR, is causing huge problems in healthcare, not just for Brazil, but for the entire region of Latin America. The problem gets really acute when we tackled it on the local level. Brazil's vast

science

Solar Power to the Rescue: Fighting Superbugs and Pollution

February 6, 2025

Imagine a world where sunlight could be our secret weapon against pollution and superbugs. First, let's talk about the bad guys: superbugs. These are bacteria that have become resistant to antibiotics, making them tough to defeat. These nasty microbes are a big problem for our health and th

technology

Nintendo's Switch 2 Big reveal

February 5, 2025

Oh boy, the moment gamers have been patiently waiting for is almost here. Nintendo has announced a new date and time. Fans can expect the reveal of the Switch 2 console on April 2nd. Guess what time it's going to start 9 AM ET / 6 AM PT / 10 PM JST. This informati

lifestyle

Portable Odor Fighter

February 5, 2025

Hate bad smells but don't want to spend time changing filters? There's a new gadget in town. The VentiFresh ECO PLUS just might be what you're looking for. It's a compact, UV-powered air purifier inspired by NASA tech. This gadget doesn't just hide smells like some air fresheners do. Instead, it ta