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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Battling for America’s Soul: The Rise of Russell Vought

Russell Vought, a prominent figure in US politics, sees things in black and white. He believes the country is in the grip of a Marxist takeover and that the Biden administration is weaponizing government agencies. He has called out the FBI for labeling concerned parents as domestic terrorists and th

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Feb 04 2025SCIENCE

Back to the Basics: Jonas Salk, Distant Discovery and China's Polio Vaccine

Vaccines come from different places and times, even if not made in the USA. In the 1980s someone was brewing up a new vaccine in China. A vaccine to fight polio. It was called the Sabin strains-derived inactivated polio vaccine (sIPV). This vaccine is part of the polio research legacy, so it is

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Feb 04 2025CRYPTO

Inside the Bid to Shape US Crypto Policy

Picture this: Tech gurus and crypto supporters across America are eagerly seeking a spot on the new crypto advisory council firestorm. No, there's no app but word of this is spreading fast, causing a frenzy. The now former President, stepped into office, and liked it, promising a bright future for

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Feb 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Evolution of Sniper Elite: A Journey of Stealth and Strategy

Sniper Elite has quietly been setting an example for the gaming industry. The series started as an average shooter with a unique slow-mo camera feature that added some excitement to the game. This feature highlighted the impact of precise shots, especially headshots, and made the game stand out fr

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Feb 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

'For Six Decades Many Made Revolutionary Progress In Digital Cameras'

Imagine going back in time 60 years and seeing just how far digital image sensors have come. Digital image sensors are basically super small chips that sit at the heart of every digital camera you beat. They are the ones that shine It starts way back. Think about when humans first started snapping

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Feb 04 2025SCIENCE

How Micro-pores can Direct Chemical Reactions

So, imagine tiny tunnels and caves. What's the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe a mining rig. Imagine these tunnels and caves are so small that they can only form reactions in a specific way. World top chemists call this as shape-selective catalysis. The chemical reactions that happen here a

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Feb 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

The 30-Year Journey of Mysid Toxicity Testing

A small marine creature, the mysid (Americamysis bahia), is used to test the long-term harm of pesticides. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the US requires these tests for pesticide registration. The current testing guidelines, which were last updated in 1996, have some issues. With the

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Healing Beyond the Physical: The Power of Spirituality in Therapy

A big shift is happening in the world of physical therapy. It is focusing more than ever on the whole person, not just the injury or illness. This means looking at things that affect health, like money, education, and now, spirituality. Spirituality is not the same as religion. It is a personal

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Feb 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Maggie Cahill:Lynnwood rising in the world of Entertainment

Busy Bees Entertainment had something to Buzz about. They announced they had hired a new Creative Head for their Busy team. Cahnill is the right woman for the job where she will push the Netflix drama "Pulse" and more! Netflix isn't wasting any time with new projects under Bus

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

The Surprising Insulin Connection: South Asians and Europeans

South Asians and Europeans are two groups that have different lifestyles and diets. These differences can lead to different health outcomes. One interesting fact is that South Asians might be more likely to develop insulin resistance than Europeans. Insulin resistance is when the body doesn't respo

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