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Ancient Bottom Scraping: The Rock Hyrax's Quirky Habit

October 9, 2025

In the world of prehistoric creatures, the rock hyrax had some unusual habits. This small, furry animal, which lived in South Africa around 126, 000 years ago, had a knack for lounging on boulders and soaking up the sun, much like seals and walruses do today. But here's where it gets interesting: t

health

Fungal Hitchhikers in COVID-19 Patients: A Hidden Challenge

October 8, 2025

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors noticed something odd. Many patients fighting the virus also had fungal infections. These fungi, mainly from the Candida family, were found in the lungs and airways of COVID-19 patients more often than in those who didn't have the virus. Researche

environment

Colombia's Coral Guardian: Elvira Alvarado's Underwater Mission

October 5, 2025

In the vibrant waters of Colombia's Caribbean coast, a 70-year-old marine biologist named Elvira Alvarado is on a mission. She's not just any scientist; she's a pioneer in coral reef restoration and has been dubbed "the mother of Colombian corals. " Her journey began nearly half a century ago when s

health

Why Do Women Still Feel More Pressured to Look Good?

October 4, 2025

People often wonder if women and men feel the same pressure to focus on their looks. A big study looked at 78 research projects with over 74, 000 people from 16 different countries. The results showed that women still feel this pressure more than men. This gap was bigger when using certain types of

health

Fighting Childhood Cancer: How AI is Changing the Game

October 1, 2025

Childhood cancer is a serious issue. It's the main reason kids in the U. S. suffer from long-term illnesses leading to death. Over the past few decades, cases have increased significantly. But there's a new hope on the horizon. The U. S. government is taking action. They're using artificial intelli

science

The Five Big Ideas from a Brainy Scientist

September 29, 2025

Karl Friston is a big deal in the world of science. He's turned 65, and people are celebrating his work. His ideas have changed how we understand the brain and how it works. He's come up with five main ideas, or formulae, that have made a huge impact. First, let's talk about the brain. Friston thin

crypto

BloFin Takes a Big Step in Keeping Your Money Safe

September 22, 2025

BloFin, a big name in the world of digital money trading, just got a stamp of approval for keeping your payment details safe. This isn't just any approval—it's the PCI DSS certification, a big deal in the world of online money safety. This means BloFin is now officially recognized for handling credi

environment

Trump's Climate Change Rollback: A Step Back for the Planet

September 18, 2025

The Trump administration is taking a hard stance against climate change policies. They recently proposed to cancel a 16-year-old finding that carbon dioxide emissions are harmful to public health. This move could prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating emissions from cars and pow

technology

Tiny Twisters in Superlattices: A Big Leap for Future Tech

September 18, 2025

In the world of tiny tech, scientists have just found something amazing. They discovered tiny twisters called polar vortex-antivortex pairs in special materials called multiferroic superlattices. These are not your everyday materials. They are like superheroes in the world of tech, with unique abili

politics

Trump's Bold Move: Antifa in the Crosshairs

September 18, 2025

Former President Donald Trump made a significant announcement on his Truth Social platform. He declared that he would label Antifa, the far-left anti-fascist movement, as a terrorist organization. This news broke early Thursday morning UK time. Trump's statement was direct and forceful. He called A