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Apr 10 2025SCIENCE

Flexible Solar Cells: The Power of Surface Treatments

Flexible solar cells have seen a lot of progress lately. They are getting better at turning sunlight into energy and staying tough. One big reason for this is the use of a special material called polyethylene naphthalate. This stuff is like the backbone of these solar cells, making them bendable and

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Apr 10 2025POLITICS

The Bond Market's Big Influence on Trump's Tariff U-Turn

The bond market's sudden turbulence played a significant role in Trump's decision to hit the brakes on his planned tariffs. This move came after just one week of intense pressure from various quarters, including fellow Republicans, business leaders, and even his close associates. The bond market's r

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Apr 10 2025SCIENCE

The Hidden Dangers on Mountain Highways

Mountain highways are tough to navigate and even tougher to keep safe. The main issue is that it's hard to predict where crashes might happen. This is because there's not enough data and the data that does exist is tricky to analyze. There are too many zeros and too much variation. This makes it har

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Apr 09 2025SCIENCE

Forest Guardians: Using Tech to Track Aspen Trees

The boreal forest, also known as taiga, is a vast expanse of evergreens. But there is another tree that plays a crucial role in this ecosystem: the aspen. This tree is vital for both forestry and wildlife. However, pinpointing where these trees are can be tricky. This is where technology comes in.

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Apr 09 2025LIFESTYLE

Red 125 Film: The Red Revolution in Photography

Harman Technology has launched a new color negative film called Red 125. This film is part of their 35mm color film series, following the success of Phoenix 200, which was released in late 2023. Red 125 is a redscale film, which means it is shot through the back of the film. This process exposes the

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Apr 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Plastic Pieces in Our Waters: How City Design and Land Use Affect Pollution

Microplastics are tiny bits of plastic that are causing big problems in our rivers and streams. These tiny pieces come from various sources, and one major way they end up in water is through stormwater runoff. This is the water that flows over the ground during rainstorms, picking up pollutants alon

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Apr 09 2025HEALTH

The Hidden World of Our Upper Breathing System

The world of tiny microorganisms living in our upper breathing system is fascinating. These tiny creatures, known as microbiota, are crucial for both short-term and long-term health of our breathing system. They live in various distinct areas of the upper breathing system, all of which have a low am

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Apr 09 2025CRIME

Robbery in Londonderry NH: Police Seek Witnesses

A business in Londonderry, NH, was the target of an armed robbery on Monday. The incident occurred in the early afternoon at a commercial location on Harvey Road. The victim, who was working at the time, reported that four to five individuals entered the premises. They were armed and used zip t

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Apr 08 2025BUSINESS

Car Chaos: How Trump's Trade Moves Are Shaking Up the Auto World

The auto industry is feeling the heat from recent trade policies. President Trump's 25 percent tariffs on imported cars have already started to shake things up. These tariffs are not just numbers on a page. They are causing real changes in how businesses operate. Factories in Canada and Mexico a

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Apr 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

Landowners in Hot Water for Cutting Down Trees on Their Own Land

In Wauwinet, Nantucket, a couple has found themselves in a sticky situation. Paula and Matthew Dacey, owners of 14 Plover Lane, have been slapped with a hefty fine. The reason? They cut down half an acre of vegetation on their own property. This might sound surprising, but there is a strict rule aga

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