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Breaking Down the Forever Chemicals: A Big Win for Alabama Researchers

December 21, 2025

In a big step forward for environmental science, a team of researchers from Alabama, Delaware, and South Carolina have teamed up to tackle a growing problem: "forever chemicals. " These chemicals, known as PFAS, are tough to break down and can cause serious health issues. Dr. Yu Lei from the Univers

crime

How Technology and Online Sleuths Hunted a Killer

December 21, 2025

In the hunt for the Boston Marathon bombers, two things stood out. First, cameras everywhere played a big role. Second, online detectives had some hits and misses. The search started after a deadly explosion. It took five days to catch the suspects. Cameras on streets and buildings gave important c

sports

The Man Behind the Kicks: Morgan Suarez's Journey and Background

December 21, 2025

Morgan Suarez might not be the most famous player on the James Madison football team, but his contributions have been crucial. As the Dukes made history by becoming the first Sun Belt program to reach the College Football Playoff, Suarez's consistent performance on the field has been a key factor.

science

Cosmic Crashes: The Eye of Sauron Star's Wild Past

December 20, 2025

In space, 25 light-years away, a star called Fomalhaut is making waves. Known as the "Eye of Sauron" due to its striking dust belt, this star has been the site of some incredible cosmic events. Over the past 20 years, astronomers have witnessed not one, but two massive collisions between rocky objec

science

A New Leader for NASA: Jared Isaacman's Vision for Space Exploration

December 20, 2025

Jared Isaacman, a successful entrepreneur, has taken the reins as NASA's new chief. His journey to this role was not straightforward. Initially nominated by President Donald Trump, his nomination was withdrawn, only to be reinstated later. Isaacman is no stranger to space. He led the first all-civil

politics

A Week of Shocking Events and Big Announcements

December 20, 2025

A man suspected of killing two students at Brown University and an MIT professor was found dead in a storage unit. He was a former student at Brown and had no criminal record in the US. The six-day manhunt ended with praise for the law enforcement teams involved. In Australia, a tragic shooting at

finance

Big Moves: BlackRock Expands Crypto Team Worldwide

December 20, 2025

BlackRock, the biggest player in the asset management world, is making big waves in the crypto space. They're on the hunt for new talent to join their digital assets team, showing they're serious about growing their crypto offerings. The company is already a major player in the crypto ETF game, lea

technology

How a Controversial Camera System Helped Track Down a Shooter

December 20, 2025

A camera system called Flock played a big role in finding a shooter. It snapped pictures of a car linked to the person who shot an MIT professor. The car was a rented Nissan Sentra with a Florida license plate. Authorities used Flock's system to track the car's movements across different states. Bu

entertainment

Blippi and Dr. Seuss Characters Join Forces for Fun-Filled Adventures

December 20, 2025

Preschoolers are in for a treat as two beloved characters come together for a new series. Blippi, the energetic educational entertainer, is teaming up with Dr. Seuss's iconic characters, the Grinch and the Cat in the Hat, for a crossover YouTube series. The first two episodes, set to premiere on De

science

Rice Resistance: A Closer Look at Bangladeshi Varieties

December 19, 2025

Bangladesh's rice fields are under siege from bacterial leaf blight (BLB), a disease that can wipe out entire crops. But not all hope is lost. Scientists have been on the hunt for rice varieties that can stand up to this pesky plant predator. They've zeroed in on five key resistance genes: Xa4, Xa5,