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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

crypto

Crypto Scams: How a Young Man Stole Millions

December 21, 2025

The crypto world is booming, but so are the scams. Recently, a young man named Ronald Spektor made headlines for allegedly stealing $16 million from Coinbase users through a phishing scam. This wasn't some high-tech hack. Instead, it was a simple trick that played on people's fears. Spektor pretend

crime

Rio's Bloody Police Operation: What Really Happened?

December 21, 2025

In the early hours of October 28, a group of armed men fled the Alemão favela, sparking a violent confrontation with police. This event led to a massive police operation that lasted 17 hours and resulted in the deaths of 121 people, including four police officers. The operation, intended to dismantl

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

lifestyle

Stay Cozy and Stylish on the Golf Course This Winter

December 20, 2025

Winter golf doesn't have to mean sacrificing style for warmth. UNRL, a brand that started small but has grown rapidly, offers a range of fashionable and functional cold-weather golf apparel. It all began in a basement, but now UNRL is known for its comfortable, high-quality, and affordable golf wear

health

Why We Eat More During the Holidays: A Look at Our Bodies and Brains

December 20, 2025

The holidays bring more than just presents and decorations. They bring food—lots of it. And let's be honest, we often eat way more than we need to. But why does this happen? It's not just about willpower. It's about our bodies and brains. Our ancestors lived in a world where food was scarce. When t

finance

Is AnaptysBio's Stock Rise a Cause for Concern?

December 20, 2025

AnaptysBio, a biotech company, has seen its stock price soar by 227% over the past year, reaching a five-year high. This impressive growth has caught the attention of many investors, with a strong technical momentum and a 100% \"Buy\" opinion from Barchart. However, not everything is as rosy as it s

health

Why Stopping Antipsychotic Meds Can Be Tricky

December 20, 2025

People with schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders often take antipsychotic medications. These drugs help manage symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking. But what happens when someone wants to stop taking them? This is a big decision. It's not just about the person's hea

politics

How Spanish TV News Viewers See War

December 20, 2025

War images on TV can be tough to watch. They show us the worst parts of conflict. A recent study looked at how people in Spain react to these images on the news. The study used eye-tracking tech to see where people looked and for how long. Participants were shown still images from Spanish TV news.

business

The Changing Landscape of Drug Discovery: A Look into the Future

December 19, 2025

In 2006, a young journalist visited Pfizer to discuss the company's research and development (R&D) plans. This was a time when the pharmaceutical industry was facing a significant drop in productivity. During the 1990s, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved 311 new medicines. However, in t