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Mar 20 2025SCIENCE

Boosting Tin-Based Solar Cells with a Smart Interface Trick

Tin-based perovskite solar cells (Sn-PSCs) have a problem. The material used to help transport charges, PEDOT:PSS, isn't doing a great job. It's not stable, and it doesn't work well with the tin perovskite. This is because of some issues with how they interact at the molecular level. But there's a c

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Mar 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google Maps: The Battle Against Fake Listings

Google has been fighting a silent war against fraudulent listings on its Maps service. This battle came to light when a Texas business reported an imposter locksmith using their name. This was just the beginning. Google's investigation revealed a vast network of scammers creating and selling fake bu

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Mar 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Face Tech's New Trick: Hybrid Attention Mechanism

Face recognition has been around for a while. It is used in many areas, from phones to security systems. But it isn't foolproof. Lighting changes, different poses, and various skin tones can confuse it. This is where a new technique comes into play. It is called the ResNet18 facial feature extractio

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Mar 20 2025HEALTH

Why South Indian Kids Are Struggling With Weight and Health Issues

In South India, a growing number of children and teens are facing weight problems. This is not just about how they look. It's about their health. Experts are trying to figure out why this is happening and how it affects their bodies. First, let's talk about the main causes. What makes a child or te

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Mar 20 2025ENVIRONMENT

Frogs' Songs Silenced by Wind Farm Hum

The Caatinga dry forests are home to a symphony of frogs. Their calls are not just noise; they are crucial for communication and survival. As wind farms pop up across these landscapes, a question arises: How does the constant hum of turbines affect these amphibian musicians? Three frog species were

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Mar 20 2025HEALTH

Cybersecurity in Health Tech: What's Really at Stake?

The health tech world has grown a lot in the past ten years. It's brought in new tools to help with health care. But with these new tools come new worries. Cybersecurity issues can do more than just steal data. They can actually hurt people's health and safety. This is a big deal. People's view

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Mar 20 2025HEALTH

The Mouth's Microbial Mystery: Cancer Clues

The mouth is home to a vast community of tiny organisms. This community, known as the microbiome, plays a significant role in oral health. Recent studies have shown a link between the oral microbiome and the development of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), a type of mouth cancer. Most research ha

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Mar 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's Shopping, Hotels, and Flights Services Under Fire in Europe

The European Commission has accused Google's parent company, Alphabet, of violating EU antitrust laws. The main issue? Google is giving its own Shopping, Hotels, and Flights services an unfair advantage in search results. This move is seen as a breach of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to

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Mar 19 2025BUSINESS

Tariffs and Trade: How Trump's Policies Might Hurt Boeing and Its Suppliers

The aerospace industry is a major player in U. S. manufacturing. It creates high-paying jobs and has consistently generated a significant trade surplus. Boeing, a leading company in this sector, is known for exporting billions of dollars worth of goods annually. However, President Trump's tariff pol

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Mar 19 2025SCIENCE

The Past Tense Puzzle: How Kids Understand What If

When kids start talking about "what if" scenarios, they are diving into a world of counterfactual thinking. This is a big deal because it involves imagining alternatives to reality. For instance, a child might say, "If dinosaurs were still around, we could see them at the zoo. " This kind of talk is

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