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Mar 26 2025BUSINESS

How Green Choices Shape the Future of Logistics

The logistics industry is at a crossroads. With the planet's health hanging in the balance, businesses are being pushed to rethink how they operate. This isn't just about going green for the sake of it. It's about survival. Companies need to change their ways to avoid harming the environment and

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Mar 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Pharma's Salt Problem: The Struggle to Clean Up

The pharmaceutical industry is booming, but it's leaving behind a messy problem: waste salt. This isn't your table salt. It's a complex mix of chemicals that's tough to handle and dangerous if mishandled. The big issue? Getting rid of the toxic stuff mixed in with it. Scientists are working hard to

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Mar 26 2025RELIGION

Faith Leaders and Climate Change: The Silent Majority

Religious leaders in the United States have a significant influence on the views of their followers. Many of these leaders are Christians. A recent study found that a large majority of these leaders acknowledge that climate change is real. They also recognize that human activity plays a part in i

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Mar 25 2025SCIENCE

Insects and Dead Pigs: A Unique Study in Tunja

Insects can be key players in solving crimes, and scientists are always eager to learn more about them. In Tunja, Colombia, researchers wanted to know more about the insects that visit dead pigs. This is important because pigs are often used in studies to understand what happens to human bodies afte

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Mar 25 2025SCIENCE

The Hidden Danger: Detecting Carbon Monoxide in Extreme Conditions

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a silent killer. It's invisible and has no smell, making it hard to spot. Even small amounts, around 50 parts per million, can be harmful. Most CO comes from things like cars and machinery that burn fossil fuels. These sources often work in very hot places, where regular sens

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Mar 25 2025SCIENCE

Finland's Hidden Giant: A New Virus Uncovered

In the heart of Finland, a new giant virus has been discovered. This isn't your typical virus. It's a giant, and it's got a name: Jyvaskylavirus. It was found in a compost pile in Jyväskylä, a city in central Finland. The virus is part of a group called Marseilleviruses, which are known for being hu

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Mar 23 2025SCIENCE

Rocks from Space: The Future of Asteroid Mining

Asteroid mining is a hot topic among start-ups, but is it really as close as they claim? Let's dive in. The idea of mining asteroids has been around for a while. Thirty years ago, a popular science show predicted that by 2025, we'd be mining asteroids. While we're not there yet, some start-ups b

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Mar 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Beating Turbulence in Free-Space Communication

Free-space optical communication holds great promise for secure, high-speed data transmission. This method uses light to send data through the air, much like how a flashlight beam travels. However, this approach faces a significant hurdle: atmospheric turbulence. This turbulence can distort the ligh

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Mar 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

South Carolina's Battle Against Boat Blight

South Carolina is grappling with a hidden problem lurking in its beautiful waterways: abandoned boats. These forgotten vessels are more than just an eyesore; they pose serious threats to both the environment and public safety. The issue is particularly bad in Charleston, Georgetown, and Beaufort. T

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Mar 22 2025SCIENCE

The Flexible World of Bacteria: How Streptomyces Adapt and Divide Labor

Bacteria are often seen as simple, single-celled organisms. However, some bacteria, like Streptomyces coelicolor, show complex behaviors. These bacteria divide labor among cells. Some cells focus on growth and reproduction, while others make antibiotics. This division happens because some cells lose

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