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Feb 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

When Weather Shifts, Who Falls Out of Sync?

Climate change is shaking things up. The timing of natural events, like when plants turn green or birds migrate, is changing. This can cause problems. Different species rely on each other. When one species' schedule shifts, it can throw off the timing for others in the food web. This is called

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Feb 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

Keeping Cool and Warm with Smart Tech: The Future of Energy-Efficient Thermal Management

There's no denying it—our world is getting hotter, and not just because of global warming. With more people on the planet, we're using more energy to stay comfortable. This means more heating and cooling, which isn't great for the environment. Traditional systems for managing temperature use a lot o

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Feb 17 2025BUSINESS

Germany's Economy: Time for a Fresh Start

Germany is at a crossroads. Once a powerhouse of industry, the country now faces a stagnant economy. The old ways, relying on cheap Russian gas and big exports to China, are no longer working. The next government, which will be chosen in an election, has a big job ahead: fixing the economy.

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Feb 17 2025HEALTH

Breathing Techniques and Blood Flow: A Fresh Look

Breathing is something we do all the time, but did you know that how you breathe can change how your blood flows? A recent study took a close look at this. They wanted to see if different breathing patterns could affect blood flow right away in healthy adults. The study focused on two types of breat

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Feb 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Feed Famine: How Seasons Affect Food for Animals and People in Southern Africa

In Southern Africa, livestock farming is a big deal for food security and rural communities. But there's a big problem: the feed for these animals changes with the seasons, and not in a good way. When the dry season hits, plants die back, and leaves fall off trees. This means less food for the anima

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Feb 17 2025BUSINESS

Innovation Hubs: How Leadership Shapes Success in Romanian Research Institutes

Romania's public research institutes (PRIs) are under the microscope. Researchers have been digging into how the way these institutes are run affects their ability to turn ideas into businesses and patents. The focus is on the people at the top—the board of directors (BD) and their impact on knowled

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Feb 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change and the Spread of Biting Midges

Biting midges, especially those in the Culicoides family, are more than just a nuisance. They can cause allergic reactions in horses and spread serious viruses like bluetongue and African horse sickness. Scientists are using advanced technology to understand and predict where these midges will thriv

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Feb 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Water and Health: The Power of Data

Imagine having a magical map that shows where water is being used, where pollution is happening, and where diseases are spreading. That's exactly what the Water Health Open Knowledge Graph (WHOW-KG) does. It's not just a map; it's a tool designed to help us make smart decisions about water and healt

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Feb 17 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Sheets, Big Impact: How Size and Charge Shape Ion Separation

Imagine tiny sheets, so small you can't even see them, stacked together to create a super thin membrane. These sheets, called nanosheets, are made from a type of clay called montmorillonite. Scientists have found a way to use these nanosheets to separate lithium (Li+) and magnesium (Mg2+) ions from

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Feb 17 2025HEALTH

Pyrazines: New Hope in the Fight Against Cancer

Cancer is a major health problem worldwide, claiming millions of lives each year. There is an urgent need to develop new and effective treatments to combat this disease. One promising area of research involves the use of certain compounds called N-heterocycles, with pyrazines being a notable example

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