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Jul 02 2025POLITICS

US Solar Energy Takes a Hit: What You Need to Know

A new bill, nicknamed the "Big, Beautiful Bill, " is causing quite a stir in the US clean energy scene. It aims to make big changes, but not all of them are good for solar power. Even though some harsh parts were removed, the bill still poses a threat to the domestic solar industry. The bill weaken

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Jul 01 2025HEALTH

Food and Kidney Health: What's the Link?

In the world of health, kidneys play a big role. They filter waste from the blood. But what if they don't work well? This is what happens in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). People with CKD stages 3-5 often wonder about their diet. Should they eat more? Less? A study looked into this. The study focuse

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Jul 01 2025POLITICS

Georgia's Green Energy Boom: A Political Crossroads

Georgia is at a crossroads. Big changes are happening with clean energy. Two South Korean companies are building huge factories in Cartersville. They make solar panels and electric car batteries. These projects could bring thousands of new jobs. But there's a catch. Republicans in Congress want to c

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Jul 01 2025POLITICS

A Sudden Tax on Wind and Solar

In a recent turn of events, a new tax on wind and solar projects has appeared in a major Republican bill, catching many by surprise. This tax targets projects that use a certain amount of parts made in China. The wording is vague, and it would let the Trump administration figure out the details. Se

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Jul 01 2025POLITICS

EV Tax Credits: A Sudden End in Sight?

The Senate is currently debating a massive tax and spending bill that could bring an unexpected and swift end to electric vehicle (EV) tax credits. This draft proposes a unified end date of September 30th, which is much earlier than the House's proposed timeline of late 2025 or 2026 for different au

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Jun 27 2025SCIENCE

How Brain Cells Help You Switch Between Sleep and Wakefulness

The brain is a busy place, always working to keep you alert or help you sleep. It turns out that special cells called astrocytes play a big role in this switch. These cells are like tiny helpers in the brain. They talk to other brain cells using chemicals called neurotransmitters. One important neur

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Jun 27 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Green Money and Tech Fuel Eco-Friendly Growth

The link between green energy and economic growth is not as simple as it seems. Many studies have looked at how green finance and technology affect growth, but they often miss the bigger picture. A recent study tried to fix this by looking at 29 countries from 2014 to 2021. It used a special method

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Jun 26 2025BUSINESS

Oil Prices Drop Despite Middle East Tensions: What's Going On?

The Middle East is a hotspot for oil production, supplying about a third of the world's oil. Recently, Iran launched missiles at a U. S. military base in Qatar, raising concerns about a wider conflict. Surprisingly, oil prices dropped instead of rising. This might seem odd, but it shows that the glo

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Jun 23 2025POLITICS

Keeping Oil Prices in Check: A Presidential Plea

In the midst of rising tensions in the Middle East, President Donald Trump took to his social media platform to urge a broad audience to maintain low oil prices. His message, directed at an unspecified group, warned that allowing prices to rise would benefit adversaries. This call came after the U.

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Jun 23 2025SCIENCE

Boosting Battery Power in the Cold with a Simple Trick

Aqueous sodium-ion batteries are gaining traction for their safety and affordability. However, they have a few drawbacks. The main issue is their limited electrochemical stability window and their tendency to freeze in cold temperatures. This can hinder their use in real-world situations. Resea

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