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Dec 17 2024SCIENCE

Exploring Actinium-225's Reactivity

Scientists performed a unique experiment to observe what happens when Actinium-225 comes into contact with hydrochloric acid. They repeated this experiment four times, ensuring they had precise results. One key method they utilized was liquid scintillation counting to track small radioactive particl

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Dec 17 2024CRIME

Inquire Into Deputy's Arrest; No Crime Found

San Mateo County is buzzing again with controversy. The county's top prosecutor concluded that Carlos Tapia, a deputy accused of timecard fraud, did not commit a crime. Tapia surrendered to be booked on these charges last November. Sheriff Christina Corpus had consulted with District Attorney Stephe

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Free Russian Cancer Vaccine on the Horizon

Russia plans to give away a custom cancer vaccine starting in early 2025. Andrey Kaprin, the head of Russia’s Radiology Medical Research Center, said their vaccine targets cancer by stopping tumors from growing and spreading. Unlike vaccines that prevent cancer, this one is designed for patients alr

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Dec 17 2024SCIENCE

NASA's New Mars Plan: Smaller Missions, More Frequent

NASA has a fresh plan for exploring Mars. They want to send smaller missions more often, with a focus on key scientific questions. These missions could cost between $100 million and $300 million each. The idea is to gather important information before humans ever set foot on the planet. The plan ha

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Dec 17 2024SCIENCE

A Game-Changer: Flexible Sensors for Tracking Ions

Imagine trying to measure something tiny, like the ions in your body, but your tools aren't good enough. That's what scientists have been dealing with. They need better ways to track ions inside living things, and current tools just don't cut it. They're too big, too stiff, and can't monitor multipl

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Dec 17 2024BUSINESS

Japan’s SoftBank to Invest in U. S. , Boost Tech Jobs

In a recent announcement, the Japanese tech giant, SoftBank, revealed plans to invest a whopping $100 billion in the United States. This significant investment is expected to create at least 100, 000 jobs in the fields of artificial intelligence and technology. The announcement was made by President

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Canada's Finance Minister Steps Down Amid Political Turmoil

Justin Trudeau, Canada's Prime Minister, is facing a big test in his political career. Chrystia Freeland, his long-time and powerful Finance Minister, has resigned. This has shocked the country and raised questions about Trudeau's future. Freeland said she and Trudeau had different views about a two

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Dec 16 2024BUSINESS

Japan's SoftBank and Trump Team Up for $100 Billion U. S. Investment

Japanese technology giant SoftBank and President-elect Donald Trump have unveiled a massive $100 billion investment plan aiming to boost growth in artificial intelligence (AI) and infrastructure projects in the United States. The initiative, first reported by CNBC, aims to generate 100, 000 jobs ove

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

Boosting Brain Tumor Diagnosis with Smart AI

Brain tumors are super serious and need quick, accurate diagnosis for the best treatment. Old ways for classifying these tumors take time and can be wrong. Let's start with collecting brain images from a special dataset. These images are then cleaned up to remove noise using a special method called

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Canada's Deputy PM Quits Over Trade Disagreement

In a sudden turn of events, Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland stepped down from her post on Monday. The reason? A disagreement with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over how to handle U. S. President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats. Freeland also resigned from her role as finance min

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