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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Portions of Portal Pressure's Pain

Let's dive into the world's fight to control a silent yet life-threatening event. When our veins go out of control, and we have harsh portal hypertension, they can rupture into stomach varices that causes bleeding. It's a lethal issue. That last sentence makes it sound serious, doesn't it?

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Feb 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Magnetic Cleanup of Soil: A Revolutionary Technique

Recently some of the world's brightest scientists have been looking into how magnetic fields could help clean up contaminated soil. Scientists knew that tiny pieces of iron in nZVI could help remove harmful pollutants from soil. This technique involves a clever use of nanotechnology. Is made of ti

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Feb 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

Powering Sensors Underwater with 'Coaxially Aligned' Tech

Sending power to things underwater isn't easy, especially if you want them to work for a long time and with no batteries. In places like the ocean, radio waves don't work well because water and salt mess with signals. The signals get weaker and the equipment gets disrupted. Underwater places aren't

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Jan 31 2025ENVIRONMENT

Water Wise: Unpredictable Soil Moisture

The eastern region of the Songnen Plain is a big deal for farming. But there is a problem. Soil moisture there is tricky. Farmers need to know what to expect from the soil. But it is not easy. It can change because of weather, plants, and the soil itself. Scientists usually try to figure out soil m

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Trump's Oil Conundrum: Protectionism Meets Reality

Political intrigue and economic tension tinged the air as former President Trump weighs up a potential bighunted move. Trump had a brainwave. He'd target import prices he felt were unfair, but opted to consult as his strategic plan needed a cool head. He mulled over his options. The kne

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Jan 27 2025SCIENCE

Cleaning Old Oil: Which Bioremediation Methods Are Best?

You've probably heard that oil spills are bad news. But did you know that cleaning up these spills can also have hidden environmental impacts? A study in Iran's Khuzestan province looked at different ways to clean up old oil in super salty soil. They found that some methods might do more harm than g

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Jan 27 2025ENVIRONMENT

Soil's Microscopic Enemies: Tracing Plastic's Hidden Invasion

Imagine tiny plastic particles, invisible to the naked eye, lurking in our soil. These micro- and nanoplastics are becoming a significant concern. Scientists are diving deep into understanding their impact on the environment. It's a new frontier in research, filled with knowledge gaps and challenges

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Jan 25 2025POLITICS

Trump's First Week: A Whirlwind of Change

President Trump's first week back in office has been a flurry of activity, with a series of executive orders and proclamations that aim to reshape the country quickly. He's been true to his word, taking swift action on issues he promised to tackle during his campaign. One of the most notable change

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Jan 24 2025FINANCE

Stock Markets Soar as Trump Pushes for Lower Rates and Oil Prices

On Thursday, the S&P 500 reached new heights, climbing by 0. 53% and closing at 6, 118. 71, its highest point ever. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also jumped, gaining 408. 34 points to hit 44, 565. 07. The Nasdaq Composite followed suit, inching up by 0. 22% to 20, 053. 68. This marked the fourth

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Jan 23 2025SCIENCE

Underwear in the Soil: A Unique Way to Test Farmland Health

Imagine burying your underwear in the garden to check if the soil is healthy. That's exactly what one bright student from Banning Unified School District did! Caleb Clay, a fifth-grader from Starlight Elementary School, came up with a fun and effective way to test soil health by using underwear. His

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