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Jul 20 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Gets a Big Boost: New Law Aims to Protect Investors

President Donald Trump has put his signature on a new law that's set to shake up the crypto world. This law, called the GENIUS Act, is all about making sure people feel safe when they're dealing with stablecoins. These are a type of cryptocurrency that's tied to things like the U. S. dollar, so they

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Jul 20 2025HEALTH

What Makes Your Pancreas Unique?

The pancreas, a vital organ, varies in size and fat content among people. This variation is especially noticeable in those with diabetes. However, the reasons behind these differences are not fully understood. Race, genetics, and lifestyle choices might play a role. For instance, certain genetic ma

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Jul 19 2025POLITICS

A Makeup Artist's Journey: From Deportation to Freedom

Andry Hernández Romero, a young makeup artist from Venezuela, found himself in a tough spot after seeking asylum in the U. S. He was deported to El Salvador and ended up in a harsh prison known as CECOT. But there's a twist to his story. Recently, he was part of a group sent back to Venezuela in a t

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Jul 19 2025HEALTH

How Gut Bacteria Can Help a Sick Heart

Heart problems are a big deal worldwide, and one major issue is damage to the heart muscle. Scientists have been looking into how good bacteria, called probiotics, might help protect the heart. One type of bacteria, Lacticaseibacillus paracasei, was found in a special kind of yogurt made from yak mi

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Jul 19 2025BUSINESS

The Hidden Winners and Losers in Trump's Big Tax Bill

President Donald Trump's recent tax bill, a massive 900-page document, has left a trail of winners and losers. While the bill includes tax cuts for the wealthy and increased funding for immigration enforcement, it also contains some surprising perks for specific industries. Private jet owners, for e

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Jul 19 2025SCIENCE

Seawater Sludge Secrets: A Protein's Role in Granule Strength

Scientists have found a key protein in the sticky stuff that holds together sludge granules in seawater. This protein might be the reason these granules stay strong and can remove phosphate from water. The granules were grown in a special reactor using seawater and acetate, a common carbon source. T

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Jul 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Seeing Clearly: How Tech Boosts Tiny Object Detection in Blurry Infrared Pics

Infrared (IR) imaging is a big deal. It helps in many areas like spotting objects, checking factories, and even medical scans. But there's a catch: IR images are often blurry and noisy. This makes it tough for regular object detection models to work well. To tackle this, a new method has been devel

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Jul 18 2025HEALTH

Why Heart Doctors Aren't Using a Life-Saving Treatment

Heart failure is a big deal, especially for folks over 50. It's a top reason people end up in the hospital, and it can make life pretty tough. There's a treatment called Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT) that can really help, but not enough doctors are using it. The usual ways to get doctors t

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Jul 18 2025HEALTH

How to Make Healthcare Decisions That Matter

Healthcare decisions are tough. They involve complex choices about what treatments and services are worth the cost. In today's political climate, it's more important than ever to figure out how to assess the value of healthcare services and procedures. People often ask, \"What treatments are effect

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Jul 18 2025SCIENCE

Shining a Light on Halogenated Silanes: How Atoms Change Glow

Luminescence, or the ability to glow, isn't just for fireflies and light bulbs. It's also happening in some special chemicals called halogenated silanes. Scientists took a close look at five of these chemicals: HT, CT, IT, CS, and FS. They wanted to see how different halogens (like chlorine and iodi

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