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Life on Lava: Tiny Survivors and Mars Mysteries

December 19, 2025

In the world of science, nature's ability to bounce back is always fascinating. Recently, a group of scientists made an exciting discovery about how life starts in the harshest places. They found that tiny microbes, which are like the superheroes of the microbial world, can quickly move into new are

health

A Veteran's Honest Take on Albuquerque's VA Medical Center

December 17, 2025

The Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque is a place of mixed reviews among veterans. Some have had less than stellar experiences, while others find the care to be decent. A few even sing its praises. It's important to note that each VA hospital has its own way of doing things, with uni

business

Shoppers Hunt for Deals as Economy Wobbles

December 11, 2025

Holiday shopping is back, but people are being careful with their money. Those with less cash are looking for discounts and buying cheaper brands. Meanwhile, wealthier folks are still splurging on luxury items but also hunting for bargains at dollar stores. It seems everyone wants to save money thes

politics

Peace Talks: US and Ukraine Make Progress, But Big Decisions Are Left

November 24, 2025

The US and Ukraine have been working on a new peace plan. They've come up with a 19-point draft, but the really tough decisions are still up in the air. These decisions will be made by the presidents of both countries. The talks were intense but productive. Both sides felt good about the progress t

business

Cava's Fun Merch: More Than Just Food

November 11, 2025

Cava, a Mediterranean-inspired fast-casual restaurant, has just launched its first-ever merchandise line. This isn't just any merch; it's a celebration of the beloved "slop bowl, " a term popularized by TikTok for the mixed lunch bowls many office workers enjoy. The collection, which hits the Cava S

technology

Affinity's Big Change: What You Need to Know

October 31, 2025

Affinity, a popular image-editing tool, has just undergone a significant transformation. After being acquired by Canva, Affinity has launched a new, unified app called "Affinity by Canva. " This app combines the features of Photo, Designer, and Publisher into one. The best part? It's free to use wit

business

Southwest Airlines Expands Horizons with New Asian Alliance

August 29, 2025

Southwest Airlines is making waves in the aviation industry by joining forces with EVA Air, a well-known airline from Taiwan. This new collaboration was revealed on Monday, sparking excitement among travelers. Southwest took to Instagram to share the big news, expressing their enthusiasm for this st

science

Spit Science: How Kids' Saliva Might Hold Health Secrets

July 20, 2025

Kids' spit might be more useful than you think. Scientists are looking into how saliva can help us understand health. Inside spit, there are tiny molecules called volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. These come from different places, like breath, food, and even the air around us. The cool part? Thes

science

How Sunlight and Natural Chemicals Can Clean Up Water

July 5, 2025

In a recent study, scientists found a surprising way to make water cleaner. They used sunlight and a common natural chemical called humic acid to speed up the breakdown of tiny pollutants in water. The study focused on a process where ultraviolet A (UVA) light activates a chemical called periodate (

health

The Hidden Impact of Food Processing on Health

June 5, 2025

In 2010, a new way to think about food was born in Brazil. This system, called Nova, sorts food into four main groups. It looks at how much a food has been changed from its natural state. Some foods are hardly changed at all. Others go through a lot of processing. The most changed foods are called u