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The Blockchain Rules Game: How Algorithms Shape the Digital Money World

July 22, 2025

Blockchain is a big deal right now. It's the tech behind digital money like Bitcoin. Imagine a big, digital book that everyone can see but no one can easily change. This book, or ledger, stays safe and up-to-date because of something called consensus algorithms. These are like the rules that decide

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NASA Wants Your Help to Build a Rocket Part

July 21, 2025

NASA is looking for creative minds to help design a crucial part of their rocket system. They have a challenge for anyone who thinks they can create a better ejection system for their SPEED project. SPEED is a big deal because it helps NASA test how safe and stable their rockets are when they come b

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AI Coding Wars: Cursor's Big Move Against Microsoft

July 21, 2025

Cursor, the company behind a popular AI coding app, is making waves in the tech world. It recently bought Koala, a startup that makes AI-powered tools for managing customer relationships. This move is part of Cursor's plan to grow and compete with big players like Microsoft's GitHub Copilot. Cursor

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A New Way to Clean Up Pollution

July 21, 2025

Scientists have created a new tool to help clean up dirty water. They made special foam with tiny bits of graphene and a mix of nickel and cobalt. This foam can help break down a harmful chemical called 2, 3-dichlorophenol. The foam is put into a tube, and water flows through it. The foam uses light

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Detecting Tiny Changes: How Scientists Track Harmful Chemicals in Our Bodies

July 21, 2025

Scientists have created a new tool to detect tiny changes in our bodies. This tool, called a biosensor, can find very small amounts of a harmful chemical called bisphenol A (BPA). BPA is found in many plastics and can cause problems in our bodies. The biosensor uses special materials called SrTiO3

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Molly White’s Tech and Reading Habits: A Peek into Privacy and Literature

July 20, 2025

Molly White, known for her work on Web3 technologies and her Citation Needed newsletter, shares her tech preferences and reading habits. She uses a Pixel 7, which she considers relatively new for her, as she tends to use devices until they are no longer functional. Her phone wallpaper is a picture o

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Robots in Surgery: How They're Changing Hernia Fixes

July 20, 2025

Robots are now helping doctors fix hernias. This is big news because it means less pain and faster healing for patients. But not all robot techniques are the same. Three main methods are being used: rTAPP, rRives, and rTARUP. Each has its own pros and cons. A big study looked at these methods. It c

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How Tiny Tech Could Change Diabetes Care Forever

July 20, 2025

Insulin resistance is a big deal. It messes with how our bodies handle glucose, leading to a bunch of health issues like high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and even heart problems. For many people, this resistance is a precursor to type 2 diabetes, often lingering for years before diagnosis. So,

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Harnessing Nature's Power: The Future of Solar Energy

July 20, 2025

The world is on the hunt for clean energy. Solar power is a big part of this. But there is a new kid on the block: dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). These are different from the usual silicon solar panels. They use dyes to capture sunlight. And guess what? These dyes can come from nature. Nature

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Helping Little Lungs Breathe: The Science Behind ECMO for Kids

July 20, 2025

ECMO, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, is a lifesaver for kids with severe breathing problems. It's like a temporary lung, giving their own lungs a break to heal. Doctors are always learning more about how to use it best. New tech and better ways to manage ECMO are changing how doctors treat