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Jan 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Urban-Rural Blend: How It Affects Air Quality in Yangtze Cities

You might be wondering how urban and rural areas working together can make the air cleaner. Let's take a look at some cities along the Yangtze River. These cities are trying to blend urban and rural life. This blend can make a big difference in how clean the air is. Scientists are trying to figure

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Jan 23 2025SCIENCE

Boosting Iron's Power in MIL-100(Fe) for Better Light-Driven Cleanup

You might have heard of MIL-100(Fe), a special material made from iron and other chemicals. It's been used to break down pollutants in water using light, a process called the photo-Fenton reaction. The problem is, it doesn't work very well. Scientists found a way to make MIL-100(Fe) more effective b

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

US to Prosecute Mayors Who Resist Deportations

The US Department of Justice is ramping up its effort to go after state and local officials who refuse to help with Trump's immigration crackdown. In a recent memo, the acting deputy attorney general, Emil Bove, instructed federal prosecutors across the country to investigate and potentially charge

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Neuropathy Risk: A Year with Chemo Drugs

Did you know that chemotherapy can sometimes cause nerve damage in your hands and feet? This is called peripheral neuropathy, and it can really affect how patients feel and live their lives. A big study called the MiroCIP study looked into this. They checked out two types of chemo drugs: oxaliplatin

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Jan 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Why Rural Life Can Improve with Social Networks

In today's world, the quality of rural living environments is a big deal, not just for China but globally. It's tied to how well the regional economy is doing. So, understanding what makes rural residents take part in making their environment better is key. This study used two theories: what we plan

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Australia's Maternity Care: Is It Really Woman-Centred?

In 2019, Australia rolled out a new national maternity strategy called Woman-centred care: Strategic directions for Australian maternity services. This policy is all about making sure moms-to-be feel safe, respected, and have plenty of choices when it comes to their care. It's based on four key valu

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Trump's Fast Shift: Federal Workers Brace for Change

President Donald Trump is making big changes in the federal workforce. He's going after employees who focus on diversity and inclusion, as well as those who work on policies. This is happening very quickly, just days after he started his new term. These moves are worrying federal workers and their u

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Jan 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Secret Life of Walking Corals

Imagine a world beneath the ocean's surface where some corals are not just stationary builders of vast reefs, but active explorers. Corals are usually known for their diverse shapes, colors, and immobility. Most of the over 6, 000 known coral species are colonial, forming dense communities where ind

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Jan 23 2025FINANCE

Trump's Crypto Fortune: More Than Just Hype?

Donald Trump recently launched a digital meme, reportedly adding billions to his fortune overnight. But hold on—those numbers are based on theoretical crypto prices that can't be cashed out yet. Forbes values them at zero. However, crypto assets Trump has sold did boost his real cash. Take World Lib

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Hands-On Innovation: A Flexible, Wearable Sensor That Boosts Human Touch

You know those virtual reality gloves that make you feel like you're holding an object? Well, imagine a wearable device that's designed to directly interact with your nerves by mimicking touch. Researchers have created a clever little platform that uses advanced manufacturing techniques to combine c

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