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Trinity Rodman, Soccer Star, Rejects Dad Dennis Rodman’s Apology

December 21, 2024

Trinity Rodman, a pro soccer player for Washington Spirit and the USWNT, isn’t having it with her dad, Dennis Rodman’s, half-hearted apology. After sharing her story about their troubled relationship on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, Trinity called her dad’s public apology a big “joke. ” On Instagram

health

Healthcare Wait Times: A Reality Check

December 21, 2024

Ever thought about how other countries handle healthcare? Let's take a peek at Canada and the UK. At first glance, their systems seem pretty good. But look closer, and you'll see some big issues. In Canada, it's against the law to have private insurance for necessary medical services. The governmen

health

Rwanda Says Goodbye to Marburg Outbreak

December 21, 2024

Rwanda and the World Health Organization have announced that the Marburg virus outbreak in the country is officially over. No new cases have been reported in recent weeks, which is a promising sign. The outbreak began on September 27 and resulted in 15 deaths and 66 cases. Most of the affected indiv

science

SpaceX's New Crew Dragon Causes ISS Mission Delay

December 20, 2024

SpaceX has just pushed back the launch of the Crew-10 mission from February to late March. Why? A new Crew Dragon is taking longer than expected to get ready. This means astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) will stay up there for an extra month, including two who've been there since J

politics

Russia’s Attack on Kyiv: What Happened and Why?

December 20, 2024

Early morning on Friday, Kyiv witnessed a sudden attack by Russia, with five ballistic missiles striking the city. This attack was in response to an alleged Ukrainian strike on a military plant in Rostov a couple of days prior, according to the Kremlin. The Ukrainian Air Force managed to intercept a

entertainment

Why Hollywood Struggles with African Representation

December 20, 2024

When Ryan Coogler's "Black Panther" hit the big screen, many were excited to see a film focused on African superheroes. As a Kenyan-American, the casting of diverse Black leads was promising, giving hope that Hollywood would finally recognize different African narratives. However, the movie failed i

politics

North Korea's Quick Missile Supply to Russia's War

December 20, 2024

Imagine this: North Korea can create and send ballistic missiles to Russia in just a few months. This isn't just a guess. A research group found pieces of missiles in Ukraine that were made in North Korea, including one from 2024. This shows that the time between production and use is shockingly sho

science

How Cells Coordinate to Shape an Embryo

December 19, 2024

Ever wondered how cells work together to shape an organism? During animal development, cells undergo processes like convergent extension, which changes the shape of tissues. While we know how genes drive this process on a large scale, we're still figuring out how individual cells control it locally.

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Swiss Experts Weigh In: Thoughts on Gene Editing

December 19, 2024

In Switzerland, scientists, doctors, and other experts recently shared their views on human gene editing. They talked about two main types: somatic gene editing (SGE) and germline gene editing (GGE). Most experts were okay with SGE, but they had mixed feelings about GGE. They all agreed that patient

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Creating Eco-Friendly Bone Tissues with Bacteria, Graphene, and Minerals

December 19, 2024

Bone tissue engineering faces challenges that require advanced materials. One strategy is to create composite scaffolds. These scaffolds need to support bone repair and have enough strength. Researchers tried making a scaffold from bacteria, mineral, and graphene. Each part is sourced from waste, li