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5 NSF Projects Transforming How Researchers Understand Plastic Waste

5 NSF Projects Transforming How Researchers Understand Plastic Waste

The U.S. National Science Foundation champions research on how plastic impacts the planet. These five projects are changing how researchers think about plastic and what happens after it is tossed away. This article was written ...

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Scientists Find A Surprising Way To Transform A And B Blood Types Into Universal Blood

Scientists Find A Surprising Way To Transform A And B Blood Types Into Universal Blood

Blood transfusions save lives. In the US alone, people receive around 10 million units each year. But ...

US Astronauts Prep For First Crewed Flight On Boeing’s Starliner — God Help Them

Two US astronauts arrived Thursday at the Kennedy…

CHECK PRESENTATION AND DONATION TO BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MOORPARK & SIMI VALLEY BY GREATWAY ROOFING

JUST IN TIME AS LOS ANGELES RECEIVED MORE…

Can Artificial Intelligence Make Insurance More Affordable?

AI rapidly transforms industries by optimizing processes, enhancing…

How India’s Restructured Rocket Force Makes Conflict With China More Likely

On March 11, 2024, the Indian government announced that it…

Overconfidence In NFL Drafts: A Lesson For Investors

Most NFL general managers (GMs) are optimistic and…

Cocoa Hyperinflation Accelerates As Grindings Show No Demand Destruction

Cocoa hyperinflation is insane. The latest data from the futures…

‘I Worked For Abramovich?’: Soccer Players Were Owned By Oligarch Via Offshore Deals

‘I Worked For Abramovich?’: Soccer Players Were Owned By Oligarch Via Offshore Deals

Former Chelsea owner locked young players across Europe into contentious third-party contracts. The former Chelsea owner ...

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Want To Build A Stronger Community? Start By Supporting Local Farmers

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2 In 5 US Babies Benefit From The WIC Nutrition Program

A monthly average of more than 6 million U.S. women, infants and young children received benefits in 2022 from the nutrition program…

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These Bacteria Eat Plastic Waste — And Then Transform It Into Useful Products

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Where You Live Shapes Your Thirst For Sugary Drinks

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US Fed Official Says High Interest Rates Likely For ‘Some Time’

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The US Federal Reserve will likely need to keep interest rates higher for longer in order to firmly bring down inflation, a senior…

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Japan will begin releasing a second batch of wastewater from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant from next week, its operator has…

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Why Japan Should Stop Its Fukushima Nuclear Wastewater Ocean Release

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On August 24, 2023, Japanese electric utility holding company Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) announced that it has started discharging so-called…