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Jan 13 2025SCIENCE

Blue Origin's Bold Move: Landing New Glenn

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Blue Origin, has set his sights on a challenging goal: landing the New Glenn rocket after its first orbital flight. This might seem a bit crazy, as Bezos himself admits, "It's kind of insane to try and land the booster. " Most rocket companies opt for a safer approach, lik

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Jan 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Why California's Wildfires Are Getting Worse

California's wildfires are becoming more intense due to climate change. Experts warn that these fires are here to stay and will impact every industry in the region. The problem isn't new – it's been building for over a century. Wildfires are natural, but human development and climate change make the

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Jan 12 2025BUSINESS

Kickstart Your Career: Tips from Leaders on Lifelong Learning

Starting a new year often brings resolutions, like wanting to boost your skills and knowledge. Turns out, continuous learning is a great resolution to keep. Companies today value people who keep learning, especially when the world is always changing. Six business leaders share their top tips on how

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Jan 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

China's Uneven Green Push: A City-by-City Breakdown

China's urban areas are stepping up their game when it comes to cutting greenhouse gases. A recent study took a look at how well cities are using their resources to reduce their carbon footprint between 2010 and 2022. The results? Things are looking up, with efficiency jumping from 0. 555 in 2010 to

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Jan 12 2025HEALTH

How Moms Share Immunity through Milk

Ever wondered how babies get their first dose of immunity? It's all thanks to colostrum, the special milk that mammals produce right after giving birth. This golden liquid isn't just food; it's a powerhouse of maternal immunity. But getting this immunity from the mom's milk glands to the baby's tiny

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Jan 11 2025BUSINESS

Sparta's South Pointe: A Boost for Business

Ever wondered how a city boosts its economic growth? Sparta, Wisconsin, has a secret weapon: its business parks. Let's chat about South Pointe Business Park, a shining example. Around ten years ago, Spruce City snatched up nearly 200 acres on its south side. Why? To create a hub, South Pointe, wher

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Jan 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI’s Next Step: Synthetic Data

Elon Musk, the CEO of xAI, agrees with other AI experts: we’ve practically run out of real-world data to train AI models. He commented during a livestream with Mark Penn, "We’ve used up basically all the knowledge humans have created to train AI. " This’s a significant shift that happened just last

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Jan 09 2025BUSINESS

New Naked Statue in San Francisco: Hope or Hype?

San Francisco is pinning its hopes on a giant statue of a naked woman to draw visitors back to Union Square. This 45-foot mesh sculpture, created by Marco Cochrane, debuts on January 29. The installation, which glows at night, is meant to attract tourists and revive the district hit hard by the pand

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Jan 09 2025SCIENCE

Noise: Friend or Foe in Nature?

Did you know that noise in nature can actually help organisms grow and develop? You might think of noise as something annoying or harmful, but it's everywhere in nature. Plants and animals face it all the time, from changes in how much food or water they get to the noisy processes happening inside t

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Crafting Clear Paths: Tips for Health Tech Assessment Guidelines

Ever tried to make sense of health technology rules? They're supposed to make decisions fair and clear. This report teamed up experts from HTAsiaLink, ISPOR, and Health Technology Assessment International to share smart tips for making these guidelines work better. They start by saying good guideli

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