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Oct 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

Green Tech: Turning Old Solar Panels into Treasure

Solar panels are a big deal for clean energy, but what happens when they get old? That's where tiny helpers called microbes come in. These little guys can actually help us pull out valuable stuff like copper and aluminum from old solar panels. It's called bioleaching, and it's a fancy way of saying

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Sep 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Who's Calling the Shots on Climate Science?

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) has stirred up a storm with its fast-tracked review on whether greenhouse gas emissions endanger public health and welfare in the U. S. This review, prompted by the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to rescind the 2

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Sep 05 2025HEALTH

Finding Better Ways to Spot Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is a big deal for men's health. It's one of the top causes of cancer deaths in men. The usual test, PSA, isn't perfect. It can't always tell the difference between harmless and harmful prostate issues. So, scientists are on the hunt for better ways to detect prostate cancer. They've

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Jul 12 2025SCIENCE

How Face Shapes Are Changing and Why Your Mask Might Not Fit

People in Chile are getting bigger faces, and that's a problem for mask fit. A recent study looked at how faces have changed over the last decade and how well masks fit now compared to before. The study used two sets of data: one from 2013 with manual measurements and another from 2024 using 3D scan

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Jun 24 2025POLITICS

A Shifting Stance: Senator Cassidy's Concerns Over Vaccine Panel

Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana, has changed his mind about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Cassidy once supported Kennedy for a big job in the health department. But now, he's not happy with Kennedy's choices for a vaccine panel. Cassidy thinks the panel is too small and not scientific eno

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Jun 17 2025FINANCE

Gambling's Impact on Australians' Savings Habits

Gambling has always been a contentious issue, often linked to a range of problems. To tackle these issues, it is crucial to understand how gambling affects people's financial habits. This is especially true in Australia, where gambling is a popular pastime. A study looked at how gambling influences

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Jun 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Wind Power for Your Gadgets: A Practical Review

The Shine Turbine is a portable wind power generator that can charge smartphones, tablets, and other small devices. It comes in two kits: the basic one at $399 and the essentials kit at $488. Both are currently on sale, making them more affordable. The turbine features a 12, 000 mAh battery and can

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Jun 16 2025OPINION

The Vaccine Panel Overhaul: A Step Back or Forward?

The recent shake-up of the vaccine advisory panel has sparked a lot of talk. The person in charge, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , claimed this move would rebuild public trust. However, his past actions tell a different story. Before taking on this role, Kennedy was known for spreading vaccine misinformatio

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May 22 2025HEALTH

Unraveling Health Spending Patterns in Rich Countries

Healthcare spending is a big deal. It's not just about money. It's about how countries take care of their people. A recent study dug deep into this topic. It looked at 37 wealthy nations over 12 years. The goal? To find out what makes healthcare spending tick. The study used a fancy method called f

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Apr 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google TV Gets a Handy New Feature: Home Panel

Google TV is getting a helpful update. The Home Panel, which lets users control smart home gadgets, is now available on more devices. This feature has been around for a while on the Google TV Streamer. But now, it's expanding to other streaming devices, like the Chromecast with Google TV and even so

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