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Mar 05 2025POLITICS

Federal Property Shake-Up: A Mysterious List Disappears

The Trump administration recently revealed a list of over 440 federal properties that could be sold. This list included some big names, like the FBI headquarters, the Justice Department, and the Department of Health and Human Services. But here's where things get weird: by the next morning, the enti

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Mar 05 2025SCIENCE

The Surprising Truth About Hydrogen in Solar Cells

Picture this: tiny gaps in a material that were once seen as a major issue. These are hydrogen vacancies in metal-halide perovskites, which are used to make solar cells. For a long time, scientists believed these vacancies caused a lot of energy loss as heat, instead of converting it into electricit

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Mar 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Halyna Hutchins: The Forgotten Heroine of Rust

A tense Q&A session took place during a screening of a new documentary about the late cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The event highlighted the significant changes in the film's direction and content from the original plan. Hutchins, a Ukraine-born cinematographer, has been overshadowed by the ongo

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Mar 05 2025SCIENCE

Sulfur's Secret: Making Water Cleaner and Greener.

Imagine tiny iron atoms working together to clean up water. These atoms are connected by sulfur bridges, which help them stay close and work efficiently. The sulfur bridges change how the iron atoms bond with other molecules, making them better at breaking down harmful substances in water. Iron ato

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Mar 05 2025HEALTH

Liver Health in Asia-Pacific: What to Expect in the Next 50 Years

The Asia-Pacific region is facing a significant health challenge. Liver disease is becoming a major concern. Over the next 50 years, the way liver disease affects this region will change a lot. This change will be driven by several factors. Urbanization is happening fast. Lifestyles are changing. Me

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Mar 05 2025HEALTH

Sugar's Superhero: 2-Hydroxy Hispolon to the Rescue

Diabetes is a serious condition that messes with blood sugar levels. When sugar levels are too high, it causes cells to produce too many reactive oxygen species (ROS). These ROS can damage cells, particularly the ones that help repair blood vessels, known as endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs). This

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Mar 05 2025SCIENCE

Dads' Age and Kids' Mental Health: What's the Connection?

Ever wondered if the age of a father can affect the mental health of his children? Well, it turns out that there might be a link between a father's age and the risk of mental health issues in his kids. The idea is that as men get older, their sperm can accumulate more mutations.

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Mar 05 2025HEALTH

Motherhood: A Journey of Belonging and Not-Belonging

Motherhood is a life-changing experience that deeply affects health and well-being. It brings a mix of emotions and challenges. The journey into motherhood is often seen through a narrow lens. This lens is shaped by cultural expectations and focuses on individual identity. It often overlooks the com

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Mar 05 2025HEALTH

Bile Duct Cancer: Why Korea Stands Out

Bile duct cancer, or BTC, is a tough and aggressive disease that comes in three main types: intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC), extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ECC), and gallbladder cancer (GBC). It's not common worldwide, but it's a big deal in some places. Korea, for instance, has the

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Mar 05 2025SPORTS

Pitchers' Elbows: The Rising Trend of Revision Surgeries

Professional baseball is a sport that demands a lot from its players, especially pitchers. Their arms take a beating, and one of the most common injuries is a torn medial ulnar collateral ligament (MUCL). This ligament is crucial for stabilizing the elbow during the throwing motion. When it tears, p

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