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K00075-1 Travel

DFDS to Launch Discounted Multi-Trip Ferry Scheme for Islanders and Tourists

  • September 16, 2025
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A new commuter scheme is being developed by Danish ferry operator DFDS to make ferry travel more affordable for both residents and visitors. The plan, which includes discounted fares and multi-use tickets, is being designed in response to requests from island communities and frequent travelers. The initiative was first proposed by Deputy and Economic Development […]

F00039 Education

10am School Start Petition Sparks Debate on Student Health and Learning in Taiwan

  • September 16, 2025
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A citizen-driven petition urging Taiwan’s Ministry of Education to push junior-high and high-school class start times to 10am has quickly gained momentum, collecting over 10,000 signatures within a week. In response, the ministry confirmed it will review the proposal and provide an official reply by November 14.Currently, most schools begin around 8am. The petition suggests […]

F00040 Education

Open Access Publishing: How High Fees Widen Global Academic Inequality”

  • September 16, 2025
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Two decades after the rise of open access publishing, the system has not lived up to its early promise of fairness. Instead of leveling the playing field, it has widened inequality between well-funded and under-resourced institutions. Open access journals typically require authors to pay Article Processing Charges (APCs), which can run into several thousand dollars. […]

00060-1 Science

Too Many Preschoolers With ADHD Are Prescribed Drugs Before Therapy, Study Warns

  • September 16, 2025
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A new Stanford Medicine-led study reveals that many preschoolers diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are being prescribed medication far earlier than recommended. Current guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics state that children ages 4 and 5 should begin with at least six months of behavioral therapy before trying medication. Published August 29 in […]

00061-2 Science

Ozone Layer Recovery at Risk as Rocket Launches Skyrocket

  • September 16, 2025
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The surge in global rocket launches could undermine the slow recovery of Earth’s ozone layer, according to new research led by ETH Zurich. Scientists caution that pollutants from rockets and burning satellites may delay ozone restoration by years or even decades if space activity continues to accelerate. “Rocket launches and re-entering space debris release pollutants […]

00062 Science

France Unveils Artificial Heart That Could Beat Forever, Transforming Medicine

  • September 16, 2025
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In a groundbreaking medical achievement, France has revealed an artificial heart designed to beat indefinitely, offering hope to millions suffering from heart failure. Developed by the French biomedical company Carmat, this innovation could redefine heart care and eliminate the dependency on donor transplants. Unlike traditional mechanical pumps or temporary support devices, the new artificial heart […]

J00071 Gaming

The Crew Returns with Fan Revival Project After Ubisoft Shutdown

  • September 16, 2025
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Ubisoft’s original open-world racer The Crew has been revived by its community after the game’s servers were shut down in November 2024. A fan project called The Crew Unlimited now restores online and offline play for PC users who already own the title, using custom server emulation and a community-maintained launcher that patches the game […]

J00072 Gaming

Deltarune Chapter 5 Release Coming in Late 2026

  • September 16, 2025
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Toby Fox has provided a fresh update on the development of Deltarune Chapter 5, clarifying that players should not expect the next installment in the beloved Undertale spinoff during the first half of 2026. While the chapter remains scheduled for next year, Fox indicated that the release window likely begins no earlier than July. The […]

J00070 Gaming

Overwatch 2 x Persona 5 Crossover Brings Phantom Thieves Skins

  • September 16, 2025
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Overwatch 2 has unveiled a high-profile collaboration with Persona 5, launching on September 16 as part of the mid-Season 18 update. Active through September 30, the event delivers five Legendary skins, a themed hub, timed challenges, and a raft of stylized Easter eggs that celebrate Atlus’ landmark RPG. The crossover centers on the Phantom Thieves’ […]