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May 06 2025BUSINESS

Goodbye Business Cards: The Rise of Digital Connections

In 2025, despite the digital age, business cards are still a common sight at conferences and expos. They are often discarded soon after being received. The shift towards smartphones has sparked interest in digital alternatives to traditional business cards. Blinq, a startup based in Melbourne,

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May 06 2025BUSINESS

Hinge Health's Big Leap: Revenue Soars Despite Market Jitters

Hinge Health, a digital physical therapy startup, has just shared some impressive numbers. Their first quarter of the year saw a 50% jump in revenue. That is a huge increase. This brings their total revenue for the quarter to $123. 8 million. This is a significant leap from the $82. 7 million th

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May 03 2025SCIENCE

Parental Stress: How Oil and Low Oxygen Affect Future Fish

The effects of oil spills and low oxygen levels on fish are well-known. These stressors can mess with a fish's behavior and how its body works. But what about the next generation? How do these issues impact the kids of affected fish? This is what researchers wanted to find out. They looked at zebra

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May 02 2025FINANCE

The Trade War's Ripple Effects on Jobs and Economy

The U. S. economy is feeling the strain of the ongoing trade war. The job market has shown signs of slowing down. This is happening as the president's trade policies start to impact the broader economy. In April, the number of new jobs created was 177, 000. This is a slight decrease from the previou

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May 01 2025HEALTH

Glutamine's Role in Boosting Cold-Stressed Chickens' Health

Chickens raised for meat, known as broilers, often face cold stress. This can slow down their growth and affect their overall health. Glutamine, or Gln, is a special type of amino acid. It is not always essential, but it becomes crucial under certain conditions. One of its key roles is to support th

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May 01 2025SCIENCE

Boosting Maize Growth with Soil-Friendly Bacteria

The use of helpful bacteria, known as plant growth-promoting bacteria, is a well-known method to boost crop growth and soil health. However, the exact ways these bacteria work their magic on soil quality and crop productivity are not fully understood. A recent investigation looked into how a special

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Apr 30 2025BUSINESS

Income and Spending: What's the Deal in March 2025?

The latest numbers are in, and it looks like people in the U. S. had a bit more cash to spend in March 2025. Personal income saw a boost of $116. 8 billion, which is about a 0. 5% increase from the previous month. This means that after taxes, folks had around $102. 0 billion more to play with, and t

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Apr 30 2025POLITICS

Economic Uncertainty: Trump's Tariffs Lead to a Surprising Slowdown

The U. S. economy took a surprising turn at the start of the year. It actually shrank. This wasn't a major crash, just a small dip. The U. S. gross domestic product, which is a measure of the economy's health, declined by 0. 3% in the first three months of the year. This was a big change from the st

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Apr 30 2025BUSINESS

U. S. Economy Takes a Hit: What's Behind the Q1 2025 Slowdown?

The U. S. economy faced a setback in the first quarter of 2025. The country's economic output shrank by 0. 3% when compared to the same period last year. This decline was the first since early 2022. Experts had anticipated a 0. 4% growth, following a 2. 4% increase in the last quarter of 2024. The s

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Apr 30 2025BUSINESS

Sony's Big Decision: To Split or Not to Split Its Chip Business?

Sony is facing a big choice. Should it split off its chip-making business? This business, known as Sony Semiconductor Solutions (SSS), could become its own company. This move might happen as soon as this year, according to reports. Sony might keep a small part of SSS after the split. The value of t

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