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May 20 2026POLITICS

Energy Projects Get a Boost When Permits Are Clear

Energy projects across the United States can move faster if the rules for getting permits are made simpler and more reliable. Even when politics is heated, many lawmakers agree that better permitting would help build new power plants and offshore wind farms. If the current Congress acts before its t

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May 20 2026BUSINESS

Power Plants Face a Costly Gamble: Gas or the Future?

Energy companies are investing heavily in natural gas power plants, betting they’ll stay profitable for decades. But here’s the catch—renewable energy is getting cheaper by the year, and soon, running a new gas plant might cost more than powering it. Gas plants once looked like a smart upgrade from

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Mar 15 2026FINANCE

Oil and Markets: A Week of Big Warnings

Energy leaders say a new oil shortage could hit soon, sparking worry among investors. The big banks are tightening rules on how much money can leave investment funds, which could slow the flow of capital into markets. One top banker has raised his outlook for oil prices, hinting that the marke

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Feb 10 2026HEALTH

Youth Homes Get New Hope With Fresh Treatment Plan

Secure homes for Swedish teens who struggle with drugs and trouble‑making are trying a new method that might change how they get help. The program, called Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach, or A‑CRA for short, has already helped many young people in regular clinics stay sober and build bet

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Jan 20 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Chapter for Center in the Square

Center in the Square is making room for something fresh. They're saying goodbye to the science museum that's been there for years. This move is part of a bigger plan to shake things up and bring in new experiences. The science museum had its time, but now it's time to make way for something differe

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Jan 08 2026HEALTH

Breathing Trouble: How Energy Poverty Hits Kids' Health Hard

Energy poverty is a big deal. It's not just about having lights at night. It's about health, the environment, and making sure everyone has a fair shot at a good life. For kids under five in some of the world's poorest countries, it's a serious problem. They're breathing in dirty air from cooking fir

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Dec 10 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Dangers of Energy Drinks: A Wake-Up Call

Energy drinks are often seen as a quick fix for tiredness. But they can be risky. A healthy man in his 50s from the UK found this out the hard way. He drank eight energy drinks every day. This led to a stroke and very high blood pressure. His blood pressure was 254/150 mmHg. That's way above the hea

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Nov 30 2025SCIENCE

Space Food Revolution: Growing Protein for Mars Missions

Future Mars explorers face a big challenge: no grocery stores on the red planet. They can't rely on Earth for fresh supplies either, as resupply missions are too far away. So, how will they get enough food? A new project might have the answer. The European Space Agency (ESA) and Solar Foods are wor

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Mar 13 2025EDUCATION

Energy Drinks: Are They Really Helping Students?

Energy drinks are a popular choice among university students. These drinks are often seen as a quick fix for staying alert and focused during long study sessions. Many students believe that energy drinks boost their academic performance. But do they really? There are many claims about the benefits o

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Mar 07 2025SCIENCE

How Molecules Can Improve Energy Efficiency

Energy conversion efficiency can be significantly improved by understanding how molecules behave. This process is called symmetry-breaking charge separation (SBCS). Scientists are studying how the structure of molecules affects this process. They are focusing on a family of molecules called violan

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