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Apr 08 2025SCIENCE

Chlorine: Friend or Foe in Our Everyday Products?

Chlorine is a chemical that is used in many everyday products. It is a key ingredient in making medicines, plastics, pesticides, and cleaning products. However, it is also very toxic and can be dangerous to handle. This raises an important question: Is chlorine really necessary, or can we find safer

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Apr 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Speeding Up Engineering with AI: The Big Bet on Rescale

Big names in tech are placing their chips on Rescale, a startup that's making waves in the engineering world. This company is all about using cloud computing to speed up complex simulations and calculations. They just secured $115 million in funding, bringing their total raised to over $260 million.

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Apr 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Investing in the Future: The Power of Deep Tech

Deep tech is the name given to advanced technologies. Think of it as the backbone of future innovations. These technologies are not just fancy gadgets. They tackle big problems. They help create biofuels, assist workers in factories, and even aid in developing new medicines. Deep tech is not ab

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Apr 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Power of Mixed Metals in Water Splitting

The world of water splitting has seen a significant breakthrough with the development of a unique material. This material combines several metals and oxides to create a powerful catalyst. This catalyst can efficiently split water and even seawater into hydrogen and oxygen. The process is not only ef

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Apr 07 2025HEALTH

Smart Solutions for Kids with Cerebral Palsy in Rural Bangladesh

In the heart of rural Bangladesh, a significant number of children with cerebral palsy face a tough reality. They often struggle to get the early help and rehabilitation they need. This gap in care is a big problem that needs a creative and lasting solution. A recent study looked into this issue

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Apr 04 2025BUSINESS

Trade Wars and Soaring Plane Prices: What's Next for the Aerospace Industry?

The aerospace industry is in for a bumpy ride. New tariffs are set to make planes and parts more expensive. This could hurt an industry that helps the U. S. trade balance by over 100 billion dollars each year. The U. S. aerospace industry has been a big winner in global trade. For decades, it has e

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Apr 02 2025AGRICULTURE

Rice Revolution in the Camaná Valley

The Camaná Valley, nestled in the Arequipa region of Peru, has become a powerhouse in rice production. Over the past three decades, Peru's rice output has surged by a staggering 4. 88 times. This impressive growth is largely due to the adoption of innovative rice varieties, namely IR-43 (NIR) and Ti

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Apr 02 2025SCIENCE

Canada's Plant Tech: Streamlining Rules for a Greener Future

Canada is known for its strong investment in innovation. Yet, it struggles to convert that investment into tangible results. This is especially true in the crop agriculture sector. The country ranks high in innovation spending but lags in actual outputs. One major hurdle is the heavy regulatory burd

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Apr 01 2025SPORTS

The 3-Point Revolution: How Providence College Pioneered a Game-Changer

Basketball has changed a lot over the years. One of the biggest changes came with the introduction of the 3-point shot. This rule wasn't new when it was adopted by the NCAA. It had been part of the old ABA league. But it was Rick Pitino, then coaching at Providence College, who really saw its potent

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Mar 31 2025SPORTS

The Unexpected Shift: Kevin Willard's Swift Journey from Maryland to Villanova

The college basketball world was buzzing with a surprising turn of events. Kevin Willard, who had been at the helm of Maryland's basketball team, announced his departure to take on the head coaching role at Villanova. This news came after weeks of speculation and denials, leaving many fans and analy

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