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Bringing Back the Woolly Mammoth: A Modern Day Mission

January 20, 2025

Imagine if we could turn the clock back and bring extinct animals like the woolly mammoth, dodo, or Tasmanian tiger back to life. That's exactly what Colossal Biosciences, a pioneering company, is aiming to do. Unlike the dinosaurs in "Jurassic Park, " these creatures disappeared much more recently.

education

Chilly Weather Keeps Akron Kids Home

January 20, 2025

A sudden plummet in temperatures has led Akron Public Schools to close their doors for two days this week. The district made the announcement on Sunday, stating that all school buildings would be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. This means no classes and no after-school activities during these days.

sports

UFC 311: Big Payouts and Little Surprises

January 19, 2025

The UFC 311 event in Inglewood, California, was a big night for many fighters, with 12 of them taking home hefty six-figure paychecks. Leading the pack was bantamweight champ Merab Dvalishvili, who earned a cool $500, 000. His opponent, Umar Nurmagomedov, wasn't left out either, pocketing $100, 000.

environment

How Green Talk Boosts Dirty Factories' Wallets

January 18, 2025

Climate change is a massive global problem, and China's got a plan: the "dual-carbon" target. This means companies that pollute a lot, especially in the heavy industry, have to cut down on their carbon emissions. Sounds tough, right? But there's a twist. When these companies reveal info about their

technology

SpaceX Starship's Upper Stage Lost Due to Propellant Leak

January 17, 2025

On January 16, 2025, SpaceX's Starship megarocket took to the skies for its seventh test flight. The mission started smoothly, with the Super Heavy booster and Ship upper-stage spacecraft separating as planned. However, things took a turn when the Ship spacecraft encountered issues over the Atlantic

business

China's Emptying Nests: A Population Puzzle

January 17, 2025

Everyone knows China has a lot of people, right? But guess what? That's been changing recently. Over the past three years, the country's population has actually been shrinking. Even a recent boost in births, for the first time in seven years, couldn't stop this trend. So, what's the big deal? Well,

environment

Fire's Harsh Reality: A Family's Loss in Altadena

January 17, 2025

The Eaton fire swept through Altadena, leaving the Stone family without homes. Danielle Stone, her husband Bryan Davila, and their daughter Melina lost their newly bought house along with her parents' and grandmother's homes. The fire's fury was so intense that it displaced thousands of families, in

science

Repurposing Old Batteries: A New Life for Spent Graphite

January 17, 2025

Did you know that old batteries could have a second life? Scientists have found a cool use for the graphite inside spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). This graphite is special because it has a lot of oxygen-rich groups on its surface. These groups help the graphite absorb microwaves really well. To

entertainment

Stephen King's Oscars Cancellation Plea: A Controversial Call

January 16, 2025

Stephen King sparked debate by suggesting the Oscars should be canceled due to the Los Angeles wildfires. On the social platform Bluesky, he wrote, “Not voting in the Oscars this year. I think they should cancel them. No glitz while LA is on fire. ” The Academy, however, has no plans to cancel the M

environment

Cleaning Up After the Fire: A Massive Task Ahead

January 16, 2025

Imagine your town has just faced one of the worst fires in recent history. Homes, businesses, and cars are reduced to ash. The cleanup is going to be a huge job. More than 12, 000 structures were destroyed in the blazes that swept through Los Angeles. And that's just the beginning. The EPA and Cali