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Dec 09 2024HEALTH

How Did COVID-19 Affect Women's Health and Mental Health Differently?

The COVID-19 pandemic had a unique impact on women's health behaviors and mental health in the UK. Research using nationwide data (UKHLS) and a specific analysis method showed that women were more adversely affected than men. Women were 3. 2 percentage points less likely to adopt a healthy lifestyle

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Dec 08 2024POLITICS

Trump's Hypothetical Presidency: Pardons, Tariffs, and Immigration

Former President Donald Trump has been vocal about his plans if he were to return to the White House. He's hinted at pardoning individuals involved in the 2021 US Capitol attack on his first day, suggesting they've been unfairly treated. He believes the system has flaws that harm these individuals.

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Dec 07 2024BUSINESS

EU and South America Team Up for Big Trade Deal

After two and a half decades of talks, the European Union and five South American countries, known as Mercosur, have finally sealed a massive trade deal. This agreement, the biggest for both sides, will create a market of 700 million people by lowering tariffs on over 90% of goods. The deal was anno

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Dec 03 2024SCIENCE

Exploring Methyl Thiolate Movement on Copper Surfaces with Vacancy Voyages

Have you ever wondered how tiny molecules like methyl thiolate (CH₃S) move around on copper surfaces covered with chlorine or bromine? Scientists have studied this using a video scanning tunneling microscope (STM) in an electrochemical setup. But now, let's dive into how computer calculations help u

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Dec 01 2024SCIENCE

Mirror Magic: Mapping Material Stiffness with Light and Magnets

Meet the Optomagnetic Micromirror Arrays (OMA), a unique tool designed to figure out how stiff biomimetic materials are, even on a tiny, cellular level. Picture this: a 5. 1 by 7. 2 millimeter field filled with 50, 000 teeny-tiny magnetic mirrors, each with optical grating structures and coated with

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Nov 30 2024POLITICS

Justin Trudeau and Trump Enjoy Dinner at Mar-a-Lago, Trade Talks on the Menu

So, what happens when two world leaders sit down for a meal? Lots of talking, that's for sure. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dropped by Mar-a-Lago for a dinner date with President-elect Donald Trump. This isn't just any dinner, though. It comes right after Trump made big promises about chan

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Nov 30 2024FINANCE

Tech Deals Before Trade Walls: Why Act Now?

Are you thinking about buying new tech gear? Now might be the time, especially if you're worried about upcoming trade changes. The new administration has hinted at adding taxes on imports from countries like China. This could make tech products more expensive in the future. So, if you've been eyeing

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Nov 30 2024FOOD-AND-DRINK

Are Wines from the Old and New Worlds Becoming More Similar?

Over the past two decades, have wines from the Old World (OW) and New World (NW) become more alike in taste? To find out, researchers looked at wine reviews from two time periods: 1997-2001 and 2014-2018. They examined 31 wines each year, focusing on descriptors used by seven expert critics. The goa

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Nov 30 2024BUSINESS

Small Business Owners Brace for More Tariffs

As President Trump proposes new tariffs, small business owners are scrambling to protect their companies. Many are worried these higher tariffs could make things even tougher than before. Experts disagree with Trump's claims that his previous tariffs created jobs and didn't cause inflation. Analysts

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Nov 30 2024POLITICS

Trudeau Warns: Trump's Tariffs Could Hurt U. S. Consumers and Businesses

Justin Trudeau, Canada's Prime Minister, cautioned that if Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose tariffs on Canadian goods, American consumers and businesses could feel the pinch. Trump's plan is to add a 25% tax on all products coming from Canada and Mexico, aiming to stop the flow o

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