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Jul 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

Blocking Harmful Chemicals: The Power of Sealants on Concrete

Concrete structures can be a source of environmental trouble, especially when they come into contact with harmful chemicals like PFAS. These chemicals, often found in firefighting foams, can stick around in concrete and pose risks to the environment. To tackle this issue, researchers explored the us

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Jul 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7: A Game Changer in Foldable Phones?

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a big step forward in foldable phone tech. It's now much lighter and thinner, making it easier to use every day. The phone is just 8. 9mm thick when folded, which is a huge improvement. It also has a bigger 8-inch main screen and a 6. 5-inch cover screen, both with vibra

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Jul 17 2025SCIENCE

Fighting Malaria with a Smart Vaccine Design

Malaria is a serious illness that can be deadly. It's caused by tiny parasites, with one type, Plasmodium falciparum, being the worst. This parasite is responsible for most malaria deaths around the world. Right now, doctors treat malaria with medicines, but the parasites are getting resistant to th

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Jul 16 2025SPORTS

Trey Smith's Big Payday: A Closer Look at His New Contract

Trey Smith just landed a massive deal with the Chiefs. It's a four-year contract worth $94 million. That makes him the highest-paid guard in NFL history. His average yearly pay is $23. 5 million. That's $2. 5 million more than any other guard. The deal is pretty sweet for Smith. The first three yea

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Jul 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Galaxy Z Flip 7: A Clamshell Phone That Can Take a Beating

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is a phone that proves foldables can be tough. It survived a drop onto concrete with just a tiny scuff. The cover screen is now much bigger and brighter, making it useful for more than just checking the time. The inner screen is also larger, which is great for those who struggle

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Jul 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Foldable Phones: A New Era or Just a Fad?

Foldable phones have been around for a while, but they never quite felt right. They were always too thick and bulky, like two phones stacked together. The Galaxy Z Fold 7, however, is different. It's thin enough to look like a regular phone when closed, but unfolds into a larger screen. Samsung has

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Jul 11 2025BUSINESS

China's Trade Tactics Spark EU Concerns Ahead of Summit

Trade tensions between the European Union and China are heating up. The EU is calling out China for unfair trade practices. This comes just before a big meeting between the two sides. The EU says China is making it hard for European companies to compete. They claim China is flooding the market with

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

Why Are Mental Health Experts Quitting Public Jobs?

New Zealand's public mental health services are facing a big problem. More and more psychiatrists are choosing to leave their jobs. This is a serious issue because it affects the care that people receive. There are many reasons why psychiatrists are leaving. One big reason is the workload. They hav

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

Feeding Facts: Breast or Bottle for Preemies with Breathing Trouble

Laryngomalacia is a condition where the tissues above the vocal cords are too soft. This can cause breathing problems and make feeding a challenge. A recent study looked at how a preterm baby with this condition handled breastfeeding compared to bottle-feeding. The study used a special tool called

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

How Christchurch Hospital Handled Two Major Emergencies in 2019

In 2019, Christchurch Hospital faced two huge challenges. First, the mosque shootings shook the city. Then, the Whakaari volcano erupted. Both events brought many injured people to the hospital at once. This put a lot of pressure on the hospital's resources. The hospital had to quickly respond to b

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