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Nitrogen's Hidden Impact on Salt Marsh Gases

May 20, 2025

Salt marshes are more than just scenic landscapes. They play a crucial role in the atmosphere by acting as both sources and sinks for halomethanes. These are gases like CH3Cl and CH3Br, which are notorious for their part in ozone layer depletion. Understanding how these gases behave is vital, especi

health

Bird Flu: The Mystery of Missing Cases

May 20, 2025

The bird flu situation in the U. S. has taken an unexpected turn. For the past three months, there have been no reported cases of bird flu in humans. This pause has left health experts scratching their heads. The H5N1 bird flu has been a global issue for years, affecting wild birds, poultry, and eve

business

Lexington's Via Lago: A Beloved Eatery Calls It Quits

May 20, 2025

A well-known spot in Lexington is shutting down. Via Lago, a restaurant that has been a part of the community for 37 years, is closing its doors. The owner, Alan Jick, made the tough call not to renew the lease. Why? The restaurant's catering business never fully recovered from the pandemic's hit. T

health

AI's Role in Tracking Brain Tumors Post-Treatment

May 20, 2025

AI is making waves in medical fields, especially in tracking brain tumors. Let's dive into how it's helping with a specific type of brain tumor called vestibular schwannomas. These tumors are benign, meaning they are not cancerous. However, they can cause some serious issues. People with these tumor

weather

Storm Surge: Central US Braces for More as Communities Recover

May 20, 2025

Tornadoes have left a trail of destruction from Texas to Kentucky. The storms, which began four days ago, have claimed over two dozen lives and destroyed thousands of homes and buildings. The central US is now on high alert as more severe weather is expected. In St. Louis, the damage is extensi

technology

Fortnite's Fight to Return to iPhones

May 19, 2025

The legal battle between Epic Games and Apple is far from over. Epic, the creator of Fortnite, is pushing hard to get its popular game back on iPhones in the US. This push comes after a recent court decision that allows apps to use payment systems outside of Apple's own. Epic's leader, Tim Sweeney,

politics

Gaza's Struggle: A Closer Look at Israel's New Offensive

May 19, 2025

The situation in Gaza has taken a dramatic turn with Israel's latest military moves. It's important to understand the context. Israel's military has intensified its operations, launching a significant ground offensive in Gaza. This move comes as the US President's visit to the region failed to se

crime

The Mystery of the Twentynine Palms Bombing

May 19, 2025

A quiet town was shaken by a massive explosion that rocked a fertility clinic in Palm Springs. The blast was so powerful that it damaged buildings blocks away, leaving a car mangled and a person, later identified as Guy Edward Bartkus, dead. Bartkus, a 25-year-old resident of Twentynine Palms, is s

science

How Our Eyes Trick Us: The Müller-Lyer Illusion

May 19, 2025

Visual perception is a fascinating topic in psychology. It explores how our surroundings are interpreted by the brain. One well-known example is the Müller-Lyer illusion. This illusion shows two lines of the same length, but with arrowheads pointing in different directions. Most people see one line

health

How to Get People Involved in Their Communities

May 19, 2025

People with mental health challenges often struggle to be active in their communities. This is a big problem. It is hard for them to enjoy life and feel connected to others. A program called PODS tried to change this. It aimed to boost community involvement. The program looked at how profession