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Wall Street's Uneasy Wait: Fed Decision & Big Tech Reports

January 29, 2025

On Wednesday, U. S. stock indexes are floating around as traders anxiously await the Federal Reserve’s interest rate call and results from major tech firms. The S&P 500 dipped slightly, while the Dow rose slightly. The Nasdaq, however, slipped a bit. This comes after a week of market shifts due to q

health

How Chinese Lanterns Helped Chicks Cope with Heat

January 29, 2025

Imagine tiny chicks facing super hot temperatures. That's stressful! And you know what happens when we get too stressed? Our bodies react weirdly - think oxidation and inflammation. That's what happens to chicks too, but scientists found a cool trick: Chinese lanterns, also known as Physalis Calyx s

sports

NASCAR’s Big Comeback: A Return to Bowman Gray After 54 Years

January 29, 2025

After a nearly six-decade hiatus, NASCAR is buzzing with excitement as it makes its grand return to Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Known fondly as “The Madhouse, ” this historic quarter-mile oval will host the season opener of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series. The track, which first

technology

Elon Musk's Space Puzzle: Why He Said Trump Wants Astronauts Home

January 29, 2025

SpaceX founder Elon Musk made a strange announcement on his social media platform X on Tuesday. He claimed that President Trump asked SpaceX to bring home two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station. The statement was unusual and caused confusion for NASA. One possible explanation is

entertainment

Jonas Brothers: A Christmas Comedy Adventure Awaits!

January 29, 2025

Get ready for some festive fun! The Jonas Brothers are teaming up with Disney+ for a hilarious Christmas movie, expected to hit screens in 2025. The brothers will star in and produce this film, facing a load of obstacles as they rush from London to New York to spend Christmas with their families. Th

opinion

Why Some Folks Get Aggressive Online When Talking Politics

January 28, 2025

Ever pondered why certain people turn nasty on the internet when politics are discussed? Canadian scientists recently explored this question. They surveyed 1, 725 adults, asking about their personalities and online behavior. The results? People who are honest, kind, and reliable usually remain civil

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Funding Science: The Road to Mars and a Booming Economy

January 28, 2025

Did you know that the plan to plant an American flag on Mars might lead to a brighter future for us all? President Trump hinted at this when he talked about sending astronauts to the red planet within the next decade. But before that can happen, NASA needs to solve some big problems, like how to kee

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Supersonic Flight's Comeback: Boom's Big Test

January 28, 2025

Today, Boom Supersonic is going for a record-breaking flight. Their XB-1 aircraft aims to hit Mach 1, the speed of sound. This isn't just a stunt; Boom wants to bring back supersonic travel. Flying faster than most jets sounds great, but there are issues. Sonic booms can cause trouble on the ground,

health

Why Do Some People in Southern Nepal Get GI Parasites?

January 28, 2025

Imagine you're in southern Nepal, where certain people, known as Tharu indigenous folks, face a common health issue: gastrointestinal (GI) parasites. These are tiny creatures that live in your gut and can make you sick. So, why do they show up more often in this area? First off, let's talk about mo

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Fungus Power: A New Way to Make Proteins

January 28, 2025

Did you know that some fungi can help make proteins really quickly and easily? Out of 22 different types of filamentous fungi studied, 12 showed potential for cell-free protein synthesis. This means they can create proteins outside of a living cell. Pretty cool, right? The fungus Neurospora crassa w