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Mar 14 2025SCIENCE

Boosting Seawater Splitting with Smart Tweaks to Photoanodes

Ever wondered how to make seawater splitting more efficient? Scientists have found a clever way to do just that. They've come up with a two-step process to improve photoanodes, the key players in turning seawater into hydrogen. The first step involves adding tungsten to the mix. This tweak

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Mar 14 2025BUSINESS

Powering Progress: The Key to Speeding Up Renewable Energy Projects

Getting renewable energy projects up and running is a big challenge. It often takes years to get the green light. Why? Because there are many steps to go through. One big reason is that companies often fail to talk to the right people in the right way. This is a big problem. Communication i

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Mar 14 2025BUSINESS

Local Legends and Rising Stars: 2025 Business Honors

In St. Cloud, Minnesota, a few businesses were recently celebrated for their achievements. The first was a bakery that started in 1998. Mike and DeNae Hiltner were introduced to Great Harvest Bread Company while on a trip to Montana. They learned about the franchise opportunity in Central Minnesot

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Mar 14 2025HEALTH

Rabies Alert: Raccoons on the Loose in Amityville

Amityville is in the spotlight for a concerning issue. Two raccoons in the area have been confirmed to have rabies, and health officials are worried about the disease spreading. This is the first time since 2009 that rabid raccoons have been found in Suffolk County. The first case was discovere

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Mar 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Future of Computing: Tiny, Powerful, and Super Smart

It is no secret that computing is evolving at a rapid pace. One of the latest innovations is a tiny device called a memtransistor. This device is made from a special kind of material called van der Waals heterostructures, which are basically layers of different materials stacked on top of each other

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Mar 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Bitcoin Mining: The Hidden Costs

Bitcoin mining is a big deal these days. It's not just about the money it makes. It's about the energy and water it uses. This is a big problem for the environment. First, let's talk about energy. Bitcoin mining needs a lot of it. This is true no matter how much energy is used. The good news is tha

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Mar 14 2025POLITICS

The CDC's New Chief: A Nomination Withdrawn

The White House has pulled the nomination of Dr. Dave Weldon to head the CDC. This decision came just hours before Weldon's confirmation hearing. The reason? There weren't enough votes to confirm him. Weldon had been a controversial pick from the start. He had a history of questioning vaccine safety

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Mar 14 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Retreat: The Cost of Kursk

Ukraine's recent military setbacks in the Kursk region have significantly weakened its position in potential peace talks with Russia. In August, Ukraine made a bold move by seizing around 1, 300 square kilometers of Russian territory. This victory was seen as a major morale boost and a potential bar

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Mar 14 2025BUSINESS

Wine Wars: What a 200% Tariff Means for Your Favorite Bottle

The United States might soon see a dramatic shift in its wine market. A potential 200% tariff on European wines, Champagne, and spirits has wine sellers and importers worried. This tariff could make European wines too expensive for many Americans. The threat comes as a response to a planned 50% tari

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Mar 14 2025POLITICS

A Young Soldier's Leak

A young man from Massachusetts, Jack Teixeira, found himself in hot water after sharing top-secret documents about the Ukraine conflict. He pleaded guilty to military charges of obstructing justice. Teixeira, just 23 years old, admitted he knew his actions were against the law. He believed he was ex

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