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Mar 21 2025SCIENCE

Tin Solar Cells: A New Spin on Efficiency

The world of solar energy is always buzzing with new ideas. One of the latest focuses on tin-based perovskite solar cells. These cells have a special material called PSS. It's great at moving positive charges, but it has a big flaw. The acids in PSS react badly with the ITO electrode. This reaction

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Mar 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Minds to Fashion: How Brain Waves Inspire Art

Wearable tech is taking a leap forward. It is now possible to turn thoughts into art. Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are stepping out of labs and into the world of art. These interfaces read brain signals and turn them into visual and physical expressions. Two cool projects show how this works.

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Mar 21 2025SCIENCE

Kazakhstan's Animal Health Progress: A Mixed Bag

Kazakhstan has been pushing hard to boost its animal health research. The goal? To keep livestock healthy, ensure safe animal products, and manage disease outbreaks. To make this happen, the country has been pouring more money into science and education. The plan is to reach 1% of the country's GDP

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Mar 21 2025SCIENCE

The Faith That Kept an Astronaut Grounded

Butch Wilmore, a NASA astronaut, spent 286 days in space. This was far longer than planned. He and his crewmate Sunita Williams were supposed to return home on June 13. However, technical problems with their spacecraft, Boeing's Starliner, delayed their return. They had to wait until a safer ship wa

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Mar 21 2025SCIENCE

Why Babies Remember, But Adults Don't

The brain is a mystery. It is amazing how much babies learn in their first years. They pick up language, understand routines, and even form expectations about their world. Yet, as adults, we struggle to recall any of these early experiences. Why is that? Recent findings shed some light on this

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Mar 21 2025HEALTH

Why COVID-19 Tests Were Hard to Come By in Africa

COVID-19 tests are key to stopping the virus from spreading. They also help people get the care they need. But in Sub-Saharan Africa, not enough people got tested. This was a big problem during the pandemic. Why did this happen? There were several reasons. First, there weren't enough tests to go aro

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Mar 21 2025HEALTH

Disability and HIV: The Hidden Struggle of Young Women in Eswatini

Young women in Eswatini face a unique set of challenges. Those with disabilities are at a higher risk of violence and HIV infection. This is a significant problem that needs attention. In 2022, about 14% of adolescent girls and young women aged 13-24 years in Eswatini reported having a functional di

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Mar 21 2025HEALTH

City vs. Countryside: How Living Spaces Shape Aging in China

In China, where you live can greatly affect how well you age. A recent look into this topic showed clear differences between older adults in cities and those in rural areas. The study used a special measure called the Successful Aging Index (SAI). This index looks at many aspects of life, like socia

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Mar 20 2025CRIME

Safety Concerns Ignored: A Look Into the Orlando Free Fall Tragedy

A tragic incident at Orlando's Icon Park has sparked controversy and legal battles. A former maintenance technician has come forward, claiming that he repeatedly warned the ride operators about safety issues on the Orlando Free Fall ride. These warnings went unheeded, leading to the fatal accident t

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Mar 20 2025LIFESTYLE

The Happiness Hotspots: Nordic Nations Lead the Way

The latest findings on global happiness reveal a familiar pattern. Nordic countries are once again at the top of the list. This time, the data comes from a survey conducted by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford. They used information from the Gallup World Poll, which asked peo

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