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Phoenix's Festive Lights: A Guide to Holiday Displays

December 23, 2025

Phoenix is known for its warm weather, but during the holidays, it's the dazzling lights that truly shine. Every year, people look forward to seeing the best light displays around the city. This year is no different, with a handy map to guide visitors to the most spectacular shows. The map is not j

weather

Unusual Warmth: A Mild Start to the New Year?

December 23, 2025

The country is in for a surprisingly warm Christmas week, with this mild trend likely to stick around as we step into the New Year. This unexpected warmth could even break some records, especially in the Southern Plains. Places like Wichita and points south might see temperatures soaring high enough

environment

Bacteria to the Rescue: Cleaning Up Chromium Pollution

December 23, 2025

Chromium pollution is a big problem, especially from leather factories. One type, called hexavalent chromium, is super toxic and hard to clean up. But guess what? Scientists found a bacteria that can help! This bacteria, called Bacillus cereus F4810/72, comes from tannery wastewater. It's like a ti

science

Uncovering the Past: Science's Big Reveals of 2025

December 23, 2025

In 2025, scientists played detective, cracking old mysteries that had puzzled people for ages. They dug up secrets from the ground and even from ancient bodies, giving us new clues about the past. One big find was about the giant stone heads on Easter Island. Researchers figured out how the Polynes

finance

From the Field to the Boardroom: Unlikely Journeys to Wall Street

December 23, 2025

Wall Street isn't just for finance graduates. Some of its rising stars come from unexpected backgrounds, blending diverse experiences into successful careers. Take Lamar Cardinez, for example. He once dreamed of playing pro football. When that didn't pan out, he stayed close to sports, interning at

entertainment

The Great Flood: A Mother's Unending Quest

December 23, 2025

In a world where an asteroid strike has caused massive flooding, a mother's love and determination are put to the ultimate test. Gu An-na, an artificial intelligence researcher, is tasked with raising a synthetic child, Ja-in, as part of an experiment to give robots genuine human emotions. However,

health

Coffee: Your Secret Weapon for a Longer Life?

December 23, 2025

Coffee is more than just a morning pick-me-up. It turns out that this popular beverage might actually help you live longer. Scientists have been digging into this idea for a while now. They've looked at huge groups of people over many years. The results are pretty interesting. First off, when you d

business

Congo Takes a Stand Against Illegal Mining

December 23, 2025

Congo, a major player in the global cobalt market, has decided to put a stop to unregulated mineral processing. This move is part of a broader effort to tackle corruption and ensure that minerals are sourced legally. The government has ordered all artisanal copper and cobalt processing units to hal

politics

FDA: When Politics Trumps Science

December 23, 2025

The FDA, once a beacon of scientific independence, is now caught in a political tug-of-war. The agency's new "Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher" program is a prime example of this shift. It promises faster reviews for companies that align with the administration's "national priorities. " But

environment

Turkey's Vanishing Ground: Farmers Face Sinking Land

December 23, 2025

Turkey's central region, known for its fertile farmlands, is now a hotspot for sinkholes. The once stable ground is giving way, creating large holes that swallow up fields. This is happening because of less rain and falling groundwater levels. Experts say climate change is making things worse. The n