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Cooking Up Health: How Stoves Can Fight Diabetes

April 30, 2025

In rural Honduras, a clever stove is making waves in the fight against type 2 diabetes. This stove, named Justa, is not your average wood-burning cookstove. It has a special combustion chamber and a chimney. These features make it stand out. But why is it important? Well, it's all about the air we b

environment

Detecting Chlorothalonil with Glowing Dots

April 30, 2025

Chlorothalonil, often shortened to CHT, is a tough chemical to deal with. It sticks around in the environment for a long time, builds up in living things, and can even seep into our water supplies. This makes it crucial to have a straightforward way to spot it. Most fluorescent probes, which are too

health

Neighborhoods and the COVID-19 Spread

April 30, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic hit New York City neighborhoods in very different ways. Some places had more cases than others. This made it hard to plan how to help everyone equally. Most forecasts didn't look at the small details of each neighborhood. But, a recent effort changed that. It used data from mob

finance

Economic Worries Hit Americans Hard

April 29, 2025

People in the US are feeling less sure about the economy. This feeling has been getting worse for five months straight. Now, it is at its lowest point since the COVID-19 pandemic started. The Conference Board, which tracks how people feel about the economy, said its confidence index dropped by 7. 9

technology

Power Outage Puzzles Iberian Peninsula

April 29, 2025

The Iberian Peninsula faced a significant power outage, affecting both Spain and Portugal. This event was one of the most severe in Europe's recent history. The disruption was widespread, causing flights to be grounded, metro systems to halt, and mobile communications to fail. ATMs also stopped work

politics

Trump's 100 Days: A Look at the Impact in Michigan

April 29, 2025

President Donald Trump's first 100 days of his second term have been marked by significant changes and controversies. One of the most notable events during this period was his visit to Michigan, a state that has felt the impact of his policies more than most. The state of Michigan has been

technology

Space Race: The Growing Traffic Jam in Orbit

April 29, 2025

Space is becoming a busy place. More and more companies are sending satellites into orbit. This includes big names like Amazon and SpaceX, as well as others from the UK and China. In just one year, over 2, 500 objects were launched into low-Earth orbit. That is more than five times the number launch

business

Job Cuts and Cost-Cutting: UPS's Bold Moves Amid Economic Uncertainty

April 29, 2025

A major shake-up is happening at UPS. The company is planning to cut 20, 000 jobs. This is a big deal. It's all because of the economic uncertainty caused by Trump's tariffs. These tariffs are making it tough for UPS's biggest customer, Amazon, to keep up the same level of demand. UPS's shares took

health

How Do Logos Affect Survey Responses in Nevada?

April 29, 2025

In Nevada, the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) has faced a challenge. Response rates have not been consistent across the state. This inconsistency has left researchers puzzled. They wondered if something as simple as a logo could make a difference. The idea of using logos to boo

environment

Kelp's Secret Allies: How Tiny Microbes Help Them Survive Heat

April 29, 2025

Kelp forests are under threat from rising ocean temperatures. These underwater forests are crucial for marine life and the health of our oceans. But how do they cope with the heat? It turns out that tiny microbes play a big role in helping kelp survive. These microbes live on kelp and help it grow a