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Organic electronics are a big deal. They can make devices that are flexible and light. But studying how these materials are arranged is tough. Normally, scientists use microscopes or X-rays. But this can be hard when the materials are complex or don't form nice crystals. Researchers found a new way to study these materials. They used a technique called solid-state N...

When the US started pushing higher barriers on trade, other countries stepped up. They came together to create more trade alliances. So with the new protectionism from within the US, trade has gone out of its usual track. In the past few months, the European Union especially has been busy. It finished three new trade deals. It agreed to a big one with four South Ame...

Investors need to put on their thinking caps because things aren’t as simple as they might seem. The market’s been hot, with the Federal Reserve tooting its own horn about soft landing, and the Trump administration promising business-friendly policies. But, let’s not get too excited just yet. This year, some of the biggest players in the investing world, like hedge...

The rise of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum has unlocked a mountain of detailed transaction data. Unlike traditional cash, this data allows for in-depth research into detecting unusual activities, combating money laundering, and understanding user behavior. One way to analyze this vast amount of data is through temporal networks. These networks use time-ba...