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Christians Unite for Peace and Understanding

November 28, 2025

In a world torn by strife, Christian leaders gathered in ancient Nicaea to mark a significant milestone. The 1, 700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council brought together around 27 Christian leaders, including Pope Leo XIV, to reflect on unity and faith. The Pope expressed gratitude to Patr

politics

Iran's Uranium Mystery: A Growing Concern

November 12, 2025

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is worried. They haven't been able to check Iran's uranium stockpiles for months. This is a big deal because Iran has been enriching uranium to high levels, close to what's needed for nuclear weapons. The IAEA wants to inspect Iran's nuclear sites, but

politics

Fixing the Lines: Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Gets a Break

October 19, 2025

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, a big deal in Europe, has been in a tough spot since it was taken over by Russian forces back in February 2022. But there's some good news now. Repair crews have finally started fixing the damaged power lines that connect the plant to the outside world. This is

science

The Hidden Roots of Complex Life

May 8, 2025

The world of tiny, single-celled organisms called Asgard archaea is revealing secrets about the origins of complex life. These microscopic beings have been under the microscope for their shape, how they function, and their genetic makeup. This has given scientists clues about how complex cells, kn

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How Pressure Shapes Life: Archaea's Surprising Trick

April 4, 2025

The story of life on Earth is full of twists. One big surprise is how tiny, single-celled organisms can band together. This teamwork is common in eukaryotes, the group that includes plants and animals. It's rare in bacteria and was thought to be almost unheard of in archaea, another type of singl

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Unraveling DNA’s Twists and Turns: A Closer Look at Archaea

December 23, 2024

DNA isn't just a straight line of code; it's a twisted, intertwined helix. This twist, or DNA topology, affects almost every DNA reaction in living cells. The key players managing this twist are DNA topoisomerases. While we’ve learned a lot about these enzymes in bacteria and more complex life forms

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Using Cameras to Pick the Best Salt-Loving Plants

November 16, 2024

Imagine you're a farmer trying to grow special salt-tolerant plants called Salicornia europaea L. These plants can handle a lot of salt, making them perfect for places where other crops wouldn't grow. The tricky part is figuring out which plants are the toughest, so you can breed more of them. Inst

sports

Sean Manaea's Big Game Puts Mets on the Verge of NLCS

October 9, 2024

Imagine being the Mets, leading the National League Division Series 2-1 against the Phillies, with one game left to secure your spot in the NLCS. That's where they found themselves after Sean Manaea’s fantastic performance on the mound. A sellout crowd at Citi Field of 44,093 fans cheered as Manaea

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Are Tiny Microbes Holding the Key to Finding Alien Life?

September 6, 2024

Chinese astronauts are on a mission to uncover whether some of Earth's oldest lifeforms can survive in the harsh conditions of space. They're studying anaerobic archaea, single-celled organisms that have been around since the dawn of time, aboard the Tiangong space station. These hardy microbes eat