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Apr 27 2025SCIENCE

Boosting Nanogels with Citrate and Silver

Crafting gelators with specific traits is a tough job. It usually means tweaking existing molecules. But even small changes can mess up the gelation process. So, what if there was a way to boost gels without messing with their structure? This is where silver nanoparticles and trisodium citrate come

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Apr 27 2025HEALTH

Who Missed Out? The WTC Health Program's Uneven Reach

The events of 11 September 2001 brought together a mix of first responders, volunteers, and other workers to the World Trade Center (WTC) site. These individuals faced significant health risks due to their exposure at the site. The WTC Health Program (WTCHP) was created to support these workers. B

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Apr 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Picking the Perfect Apple Watch: A Simple Guide

The Apple Watch has come a long way since its debut in 2015. It started as a stylish timepiece, communication tool, and fitness companion. Over the years, it has evolved into a powerful health and safety device. Today, Apple offers three main models: the high-end Ultra 2, the mid-range Series 10, an

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Apr 27 2025HEALTH

Weighing Up: Surgery versus Medication for Long-Term Weight Loss

Bariatric surgery has been a top choice for tackling obesity. It offers substantial and lasting weight loss. For instance, procedures like sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass have shown impressive results. After a decade, these surgeries can lead to a total weight loss of 23. 4% and 26. 9%, respec

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Apr 26 2025POLITICS

Musk's Quick Fix: A New Era of Government Cuts

The federal government underwent a major shakeup in its first 100 days under a new administration. A group of young tech experts, led by a billionaire entrepreneur, stormed into various government agencies. Their mission? To slash spending, cancel contracts, and even shut down entire depar

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Apr 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's Tracking Gap: Why Top Trackers Need Extra Apps

Google's Find My Device network has been around for a while. It lets you see where your stuff is and ring it if it's close. But it's pretty basic. It doesn't have fancy features like telling you if you left something behind or letting you customize the ringtone. Other tracking systems, like Apple's,

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Apr 26 2025CELEBRITIES

Gigi Hadid's 30th Birthday Bash: Style and Speculation

Gigi Hadid's 30th birthday was a star-studded affair. The supermodel celebrated in style, surrounded by close friends and family at Le Chalet in New York City. Her boyfriend, Bradley Cooper, was by her side, fueling engagement rumors among fans. Her outfit was a standout. She chose a pair of high-w

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Apr 26 2025CRIME

Coeur d'Alene: A Safer Place to Live

Coeur d'Alene has seen a drop in serious crimes over the past year. The city recorded 637 major crimes in 2024. These crimes include things like severe assaults, robberies, arson, rape, and murder. This is a 12% drop from the previous year. This trend has been going on for a decade. In 2014, there w

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Apr 26 2025HEALTH

The Quick Fix for Heart Attack Checks

Heart attacks are scary and can happen suddenly. Doctors need to act fast. That means a lot of tests and checks. Some of these tests are pretty new. They can spot problems quickly. This can save time and money. But are they always the best choice? First, let's talk about heart attacks. They

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Apr 26 2025HEALTH

Chemicals in Everyday Products: Who's at Risk?

Cosmetics and personal care products are everywhere. They are a big part of daily life. These products often contain chemicals that can mess with hormones. These are called endocrine disrupting chemicals or EDCs. However, not much is known about how different groups of people are exposed to these ch

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