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Fertilizer Face-Off: How Different Treatments Shape Soil

May 11, 2025

In the heart of Mississippi, a close look at two blueberry farms showed how different fertilizers affect soil. The farms, Roebuck and Nesbit, used chemical and organic fertilizers, respectively. Researchers dug into the soil to check out the geophysical-chemical details and the tiny bacteria living

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A New Venture Blooms From Controversial Roots

May 10, 2025

The partner of a once-celebrated Silicon Valley figure has secured significant funding for a new biotech venture. This startup, Haemanthus, aims to revolutionize medical testing using artificial intelligence. The name Haemanthus is inspired by the Greek word for "blood flower, " hinting at its focus

science

Boosting Solar Power with a Tiny Helper

May 10, 2025

Solar power is big news, but there's a problem with some types of solar cells. They just aren't very good at turning sunlight into energy. This is especially true for inorganic perovskite solar cells. These cells have a narrow bandgap, which makes them less efficient. But there's a new trick to make

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Sunlight and CO2: A New Way to Make Ethylene

May 10, 2025

In the world of chemistry, there are different ways to use sunlight to turn CO2 into useful stuff. Usually, this involves using special materials that can capture sunlight and convert it into energy. But there is a catch. These methods often have downsides. They might not work as well as hoped, or t

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Inquilines: The Tiny Architects of Plant Galls

May 9, 2025

Inquilines, small organisms that live inside galls, have a big impact on the structure and chemistry of these plant growths. Galls are abnormal growths on plants, often caused by insects or mites. They can change the plant's anatomy and even its cell walls. Inquilines feed on gall tissues, altering

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The Power of Allies: How Support Can Change the Game for Marginalized Workers

May 8, 2025

In the world of work, some people face unfair hurdles. These are folks from groups that have been left out of the main social, economic, educational, and cultural scenes. They often struggle with lower well-being, tense relationships, and fewer career opportunities compared to those who have more ad

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Swimming Strokes and Shoulder Growth: How Specializing Early Affects Young Swimmers

May 8, 2025

Swimming is a popular sport that demands a lot from the body, especially the shoulders. Young swimmers who focus on one stroke may see changes in their shoulders. This is because different strokes require different movements. For instance, the freestyle stroke involves a lot of rotation, while the b

health

The Future of Medication Management: Designing User-Friendly Dashboards

May 6, 2025

The goal was to figure out what makes a medication adherence dashboard truly useful. This meant finding out what patients, their caregivers, and healthcare providers actually need. To do this, a four-part study was carried out. The first part involved showing existing dashboards to these groups and

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Crypto Deal Raises Eyebrows and Concerns

May 6, 2025

A recent business agreement has sparked a lot of questions. It involves a cryptocurrency firm linked to the Trump family and an investment company from the United Arab Emirates. This deal has caught the attention of some U. S. senators. They think it might pose a risk to national security and could

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Louisiana's Whooping Cough Crisis: A Growing Concern

May 4, 2025

Louisiana is currently grappling with a significant increase in whooping cough cases. This respiratory illness, caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, is making a comeback. The numbers are alarming. In just the first four months of 2025, there were 164 reported cases. This is more than the to