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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Does Trump's Plan Really Make Homes Cheaper?

President Donald Trump has a plan to make homes more affordable by cutting regulations. But is it as simple as it sounds? Let's dive in! First, regulations: Trump thinks high home prices are due to regulations. He's right that regulations can add costs. However, many of these rules are set by state

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Trump's Hasty Trade Deal Revision

President Trump is in a hurry to renegotiate the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, or USMCA, far earlier than its planned 2026 review. The reason? He wants to secure American auto jobs and stop Chinese auto companies from establishing themselves in Mexico. By strengthening rules to keep auto factori

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Jan 22 2025SCIENCE

Exploring Lithium Ion Journey in Solid Electrolytes: A Neural Network Approach

Scientists are always on the hunt for materials that can conduct ions really well. One great candidate is something called Li10GeP2S12, or LGPS for short. This stuff is super special because it can conduct ions like crazy. Researchers often use something called AIMD simulations to watch how lithium

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Jan 22 2025BUSINESS

Tech Tariffs: A Shift in Manufacturing, Not Jobs

You might think tech tariffs are designed to bring jobs back home. But in reality, they're just shifting manufacturing to other countries. Take a Chinese company selling data center cables. They have factories in China and Thailand. Why Thailand? Because the U. S. slapped a 20% tariff on Chinese pro

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Jan 22 2025SCIENCE

Why Do Some Folks Trust Scientists Less?

Scientists guide leaders to make smart choices. But recently, people are wondering how much we should trust them. A huge survey in 68 countries asked 71, 922 people about this. The results? Most folks trust scientists and think they should have more say in big decisions. But there are differences be

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Trump's First Day: Markets React to New Orders

It was a busy morning for U. S. Treasury yields, which took a dip at the start of Tuesday. Why? Investors were processing some big news: President Donald Trump had returned to the White House and signed a bunch of new executive orders. The 10-year Treasury yield was down by over 2 basis points to 4.

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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

Measuring Tinnitus Improvement: What's the Most Important Change?

Have you ever wondered how doctors measure if treatments for tinnitus, that annoying ringing in the ears, are actually working? One key tool is the minimum masking level (MML). This is the softest sound that completely covers up the tinnitus. But how much of a change in MML is really important? A st

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Trump Threatens Tariffs on Canadian Goods by February

U. S. President Donald Trump has hinted at imposing 25% tariffs on Canadian imports starting February 1. He made this announcement during the signing of executive orders at the White House. Trump blamed Canada, among other countries, for allowing a large number of people and the drug fentanyl to ent

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Jan 20 2025HEALTH

Do Women Really Need More Sleep Than Men?

Have you ever wondered if women need more sleep than men? Well, it's a topic that's been buzzing online, with some saying it's because women's brains work faster. But let's dive into what science actually says. Research shows that women do sleep slightly more than men, but it's not a huge differenc

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Jan 19 2025SCIENCE

Exploring the Mysterious Patterns in Math: The Case of Hyperbolic Diffeomorphisms

Have you ever wondered about the intricate dance of numbers and shapes in mathematics? Well, let's dive into the world of hyperbolic diffeomorphisms, where things get pretty wild. Scientists have found that these mathematical beasts have a fascinating property called robust transitivity. This means

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