In just the United States, hotels and restaurants alone waste more than 3 billion gallons of cooking oil per year. In most cases, this waste oil builds up significantly in landfills. In even worse cases, it goes down the drain to clog and grease sewer pipes which cause blockages that need to be removed. Additionally,…

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Tariffs have become a somewhat common term in the past couple of months: but what is it and why are we at a tariff war with China? Tariffs are any tax on imported goods, and the story with China begins in February 2025. The US increased the normal 10% tariff on Chinese goods to 20%,…

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At 82, Joe Biden has lived a life full of challenges — and victories. He’s been a senator, a vice president, and yes, the 46th President of the United States. But this year, Biden faces one of his most personal battles yet: a recent diagnosis of cancer. And true to form, he’s facing it like he always has —…

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Like a spinoff of Jurassic World, a species extinct for 13,000 years known as the dire wolf has been brought back to life after scientists genetically modified the genes of gray wolves, so far, three dire wolf puppies have been created. Colossal Biosciences is a biotech company based in Texas and is known for its…

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Serbia is currently experiencing a historic revolution fueled by youth pushing for a more just and free country. The first domino push of the government’s overall collapse was ironically the collapse of the roof of a newly redone train station. Claiming 15 lives, the collapsed roof became a symbol of the Serbian government’s corruption and…

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Recently, new 3D maps of the Greenland Ice Sheet—the second largest in the world—have raised serious concerns among scientists worldwide. The findings suggest that the landmass is retreating faster than previously estimated. These cracks, known as crevasses, guide ice and meltwater into the ocean. However, this meltwater and heat can also be channelled inland, which…

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The 30 square mile island of Santorini in the Aegean sea has been facing a swarm of earthquakes since the beginning of the year. The count has surpassed an astounding 1,200 earthquakes just in the two weeks of January 25th through February 7th. According to UNESCO, these earthquakes ranged from a score of 1.0 to…

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Tall grass stretches as far as the eye can see, carefully swaying in the wind. The quiet rustle of the blades are brought to a crashing halt as the frantic flutter of wings echo across the plain. Out of the waist level grass a small, pigeon-like bird with a long neck jumps up, wings flapping…

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On Sunday night, I settled in front of the TV with my Algebra II homework and a diet coke. I know, I know—a boisterous living room paired with a television and a can containing an obscene amount of chemicals isn’t the most conducive environment for learning, but let me tell you–I was absolutely focused on…

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On February 4th, a very peculiar event occurred in Buenos Aires: a canal spontaneously turned a vibrant, peculiar shade of red. Local authorities do not know for certain the reason for the sudden color change, but many suspect chemical waste or dye leakage from a nearby factory. The Sarandí is the name of the polluted…

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They say, “Where words fail, music speaks.” Music holds the most divine and purest prowess of conveying deeper meanings, beyond literal sounds, to one’s heart. Additionally, music has the magical ability of bridging differences and uniting souls for a noble initiative. “Oscars of the music world”- the GRAMMYs 2025 upheld its beliefs by transcending cultural…

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There was a time when helicopters were the newest birds in the sky, preceded by airplanes mostly known by the Wright Brothers. At the moment, we have unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV- military reference) or the common name ‘drones’. In today’s high technology scalability, drones have become faster and can even fit in someone’s pocket; something…

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A plant that has long been a menace to India’s lakes and rivers is now being turned into something useful. Scientists at Delhi University have figured out how to transform water hyacinth into biodegradable shopping bags and plant pots—offering a green alternative to plastic. For years, Eichhornia Crassipes have clogged waterways– cutting off sunlight, reducing…

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On January 7th, Meta made a significant announcement stating that the company will no longer rely on third-party fact checkers. Instead, it will transition to a more community-based method. The third-party companies were caught off guard, not expecting their steady client to choose not to renew their contracts. The social networking giant, parent company of…

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“It’s ridiculous. We are the only country in the world that does this with the birthright, as you know, and it’s just absolutely ridiculous.” This is a remark of the 47th President of the United States on birthright citizenship, a right that has been given for more than 150 years. Despite what his remarks might…

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Scientists are working on a device that could potentially allow you to taste virtual reality. With far ranging applications from gaming to gustatory rehabilitation, this new technology, dubbed e-Taste, can recreate a taste sensation for a user without the actual stimulus. Led by materials science and engineering researchers at Ohio State, this device employs biosensors…

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The Panama Canal has recently been shot into the limelight of the world stage as US President Donald Trump said “China is running the Panama Canal…that was given to Panama… but they violated the agreement, and we’re going to take it back.” The agreement he was referring to was a 1977 treaty which returned the…

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The Sun is every new day. Poetically, the Sun has been a metaphor for a doorway for fresh starts and blissful endings. It is considered nature’s gift of gold. However, man on Earth has yet again found a way to “create his own sunshine.”  You read that right! The “artificial Sun” is a nuclear reactor…

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In the current tech-driven society, nearly everything today is becoming short-lived. To trend is one thing, and to sustain that momentum—especially in my country, Kenya—is another. We usually estimate two weeks of fame for any trending topic before it fades, replaced by the next new sensation. However, when it comes to relationships, this pattern should…

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In August 2021, the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan brought a wave of regressive policies that heavily curtailed women’s rights. Among these was the ban on women participating in sports, including cricket. This decision struck a devastating blow to the Afghanistan women’s cricket team, which had been striving to establish itself on the global…

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