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Jan 24 2025SCIENCE

Network Magic: Unlocking Layers of Data

Ever thought about the power hidden in complex networks? They're not just dots and lines; they carry a wealth of information. But analyzing these networks can be tricky, especially when they come with diverse details about nodes and edges. Existing methods often struggle with this complexity. So, l

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Vice Presidents After Loss: New Paths or New Starts?

U. S. vice presidents, known for their secondary roles and occasionally humorous moments, face unique challenges. When they lose a presidential run, their future careers aren’t always clear. Dan Quayle’s spelling mishaps, Dick Cheney’s hunting accident, and Mike Pence’s fly-in-the-debate encounter a

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

How Cooking Methods Change Instant Noodles' Nutritional Value

Instant noodles are loved globally, but not much is known about how their production methods affect their nutritional value. A recent study looked into this. They found that boiling instant noodles, compared to steaming, leaves some starch inside ungelatinized or partially cooked. This creates a spo

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Jan 24 2025SCIENCE

A Twist of Chemistry: Using Alcohols to Build Fluoroalkylated Bridged Biaryls

Scientists have found a simple and effective way to create special molecules called bridged biaryls. They did this by combining alcohols with a specific type of biaryl oxazepine that has fluoroalkyl groups attached. Using a catalyst called chiral phosphoric acid, they were able to add the alcohols t

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Jan 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Unlucky Models: Audi's Least Successful Cars

Audi, a brand that helped shape Germany's car industry, hasn't always hit the mark. August Horch, Audi's founder, started the company in 1909 after leaving his first venture. Since then, Audi has faced struggles, like the years after World War II when it battled big names like Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Doctors Tackle Rural Obesity: A German Experiment

In the heart of rural Germany, a new strategy is being tested to combat obesity. The HAPpEN project, led by local doctors, is all about teamwork. It brings together different professionals to help people lose weight. The plan is to see if this approach works, and if it's a smart use of resources. A

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Trump Ends Protection for Former Aides, Despite Iran Threats

Here's something that might surprise you: former U. S. President Trump decided to stop providing security protection for his ex-officials, Mike Pompeo and Brian Hook. This happened even though the current Biden administration had warned that both men were still at risk due to actions they took under

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Oral Health Crisis: A Closer Look

Imagine this: you're in a small town where the dentist is a rare sight. People are suffering from toothaches, but there's hardly anyone to help. This isn't a far-off tale; it's a reality for many communities around the world. The lack of access to dentistry is a growing problem that affects millions

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Jan 24 2025SCIENCE

Exploring High-Entropy Alloys for Boosting Magnetic Refrigeration Temperature

High-entropy alloys, with their complex structures and multiple elements, pose interesting challenges for scientists looking to fine-tune magnetic properties. One notable alloy, Gd 0. 2 Tb 0. 2 Dy 0. 2 Ho 0. 2 Er 0. 2 Co 2 , demonstrates a promising magnetocaloric effect (MCE). Unlike si

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Davos: Trump's Shadow Looms Large, Mixing Fear and Hope

Davos, Switzerland, is where the yearly World Economic Forum happens, bringing together bigshots from international institutions, progressive leaders, and major banks. This year, the spotlight wasn't on the usual suspects. Instead, it was on a certain real-estate tycoon-turned-president from Queens,

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