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Funding Freeze: Who's Really Affected?

July 3, 2025

The Trump administration has decided to hold back over $6 billion in education grants. These funds were meant for programs helping kids from low-income families and immigrants. The administration claims some of this money was used for things they don't agree with. They say it was used to support imm

environment

Climate Data Vanishes: What Happened and Why It Matters

July 2, 2025

The Trump administration has taken down a key federal website that housed important climate science reports. These reports, known as National Climate Assessments, were created to help people understand and prepare for climate change. Without this website, access to these crucial reports has become m

health

Helping Kids with Hormone Problems in Developing Countries

July 2, 2025

Many people around the world have hormone issues. These include problems like thyroid trouble and diabetes. About 5% of the global population has these conditions. Another 5% might have them but don't know it yet. These problems are growing, especially in poorer countries. But there isn't much resea

science

Peach Gum Polysaccharides: A New Way to Boost Health

July 1, 2025

Peach gum polysaccharides (PGP) are getting a lot of attention these days. But there's a problem: they're too big to use easily. Scientists found a way to break them down using an enzyme called xylanase. This made the PGP smaller and easier to work with. The new, smaller PGP, called enzyme-extracte

science

Tobacco's Secret Scents: How Science Sniffs Out Regional Flavors

July 1, 2025

Tobacco isn't just tobacco. It's a puzzle of scents that change depending on where it's grown. Scientists have been busy figuring out what makes tobacco from different parts of China smell unique. They used a fancy tool called HS-GC-IMS to sniff out 98 different aroma compounds. These include esters

health

A Shot in the Arm: Moderna's Flu Vaccine Steps Up

June 30, 2025

Moderna's latest flu vaccine trial results are in, and they're looking good. The company's experimental mRNA-based flu shot showed a stronger immune response than the standard flu vaccine currently in use. This is big news, especially since Moderna is also working on a combo shot that targets both f

crime

A Tragic Workplace Mishap in Missouri

June 30, 2025

A terrible accident took place at a cereal factory in Perryville, Missouri. A worker, Nicolas Lopez Gomez, lost his life while cleaning an industrial oven. He was 38 years old and had been using a power washer on the outside of the oven when the incident occurred. It's still unclear how he ended up

health

COVID's Sharp New Throat Pain: Should You Be Worried?

June 29, 2025

Lately, some folks have been talking about a super painful sore throat linked to COVID. They're calling it "razor sore throat. " It sounds scary, but is it really something new? Doctors say no. They've seen bad sore throats with COVID before. It's not a sign of a new, extra scary virus. The symptom

health

Preventable Pain: Stories of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

June 28, 2025

In the past, many kids died young from diseases we can now prevent with vaccines. Now, some people are choosing not to vaccinate, and these diseases are coming back. This is a big problem because these illnesses can cause serious harm or even death. Janith Farnham and her daughter Jacque know this

education

Social Media News: A Surprising Boost for Knowledge and Trust

June 28, 2025

In a world where social media is often blamed for spreading misinformation, a recent study reveals a surprising twist. It turns out that following news accounts on platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp can actually make people more informed and improve their ability to spot false information. The s