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Jan 02 2025SCIENCE

How Different Mineral Sources Affect Cows and Their Calves

Imagine you're a farmer with a herd of pregnant Angus cows. You decided to give them some extra minerals during their late pregnancy. You had three options: minerals from sulfates, organic complexes, or hydroxychlorides. You might think these would have different effects, but let's see what happened

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Dec 28 2024BUSINESS

By 2025, Many Firms to Demand 3 Days in Office Weekly

Imagine this: Almost every 4 out of 5 companies with a return-to-office (RTO) policy plan to have their staff in the office for at least 3 days a week by the end of 2025. That's according to a survey of 900 business leaders conducted by a resume-building platform. While many employees might prefer t

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Dec 24 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI Tools in Tech: A Game-Changer for Professionals

In just two years, generative AI (gen AI) has become a must-have for technology professionals. Last year, job ads mentioning gen AI skyrocketed by 350%. These tools are especially important in data analytics, software development, and scientific research. However, industries like insurance and logis

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Clean Water and Compost: Breaking the Poverty-Disease Cycle

Did you know that removing certain water plants can cut disease rates and boost farm incomes? In Africa, a type of snail lives in these plants and spreads an illness called schistosomiasis. When farmers use fertilizers, they grow more plants, giving the snails more homes. In trial runs, taking out t

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Dec 17 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google's New Code Companion: Streamlining Developer Workflow

Developers, are you tired of switching between multiple windows while coding? Google has introduced a new tool called Code Companion to tackle this issue. This AI-powered assistant is designed to sit right in your Integrated Development Environment (IDE), such as VS Code or JetBrains. Simply type a

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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

Brain Power: Fueling Future Economies

Imagine a world where our brains are the key drivers of economic change. That's the idea behind the brain economy, which emphasizes brain health and brain skills for a smoother transition into new economic landscapes. We're talking about major shifts like the bioeconomy, green economy, care economy,

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Dec 13 2024TECHNOLOGY

Education's Productivity Tools: A Shift Ahead

Schools have long relied on productivity Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions like Google and Microsoft for collaboration and communication. But with changes coming, like Microsoft's 2025 updates and Google's recent reduce in free storage, schools are rethinking their options. These shifts mean hi

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Dec 07 2024ENVIRONMENT

Young Tropical Forests: The Fast Recovery Story

Young tropical secondary forests, while they may not look impressive, are crucial for capturing carbon quickly. Scientists studied 36 of these forests in Ghana, ranging from 2. 3 to 3. 6 years old, from both dry and wet regions. They found that these forests were storing about 115 tons of biomass pe

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Nov 27 2024ENVIRONMENT

Exploring Carbon Sources in Jiaozhou Bay's Intertidal Zones

The intertidal zones of Jiaozhou Bay (JZB) are a key storage area for carbon, playing a big part in how organic matter moves and builds up. Yet, there aren't many studies that measure the sources of this organic matter. This study looked at 36 surface sediment samples from JZB to find out where the

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Nov 26 2024TECHNOLOGY

Gen Z Embraces AI: 88% Use It to Boost Job Performance

It’s no secret that technology is transforming the way we work. A recent study found that a whopping 88% of Gen Z uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help them with their jobs. This generation, known for its tech-savviness, turns to AI to beat what some call “task paralysis”—feeling overwhelmed by

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