15 h. ago Examining mushrooms under microscopes can help engineers design stronger materials

Pick up a button mushroom from the supermarket and it squishes easily between your fingers. Snap a woody bracket mushroom off a tree trunk and you'll struggle to break it. Both extremes grow from the same microscopic building blocks: hyphae—hair-thin tubes made mostly of the natural polymer chitin, a tough compound also found in crab shells.

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16 h. ago Dyneema’s New Fiber Composite Is Lighter, Stronger, and More Durable Than Ever

Hyperlite Mountain Gear and Dyneema collaborate on lighter, more durable hiking backpacks, which lets you put even more Dyneema on your Dyneema.

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21 h. ago Bedsure's Bamboo Cooling Sheets Are Silky Soft, Durable, and Cheap

I test sleep products for a living and my favorite cooling sheets are silky, thick, durable, and priced below $100 on Amazon.

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67 h. ago Disappearing electronics: Biodegradable fiber electronics offer solution to e

The world produces over 92 million tons of textile waste annually, much of it made from synthetic materials that can linger for centuries. Add to that the surge in wearable electronics—smartwatches, fitness trackers, sensor-laden garments—and the problem becomes two-fold.

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3 d. ago Two of these fruits a day can boost gut health, fight cancer risk, doctor says

A Boston gastroenterologist recommends eating two kiwis daily to improve digestion and prevent constipation, citing studies showing they outperform traditional fiber remedies.

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3 d. ago Trump stands 'stronger than ever' one year after surviving Pennsylvania assassination attempt, staffers say

One year after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, witnesses and officials reflect on the tragic event that killed Corey Comperatore and injured others.

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6 d. ago 3D printing method turns biodegradable polymers into conductive electronic components

From touch-sensitive smartphone screens to fitness wearables and wireless earbuds, electronics are becoming ever more integrated into our daily lives—and smaller, lighter, and more flexible in the process. But as the demand for electronic devices grows, so does the need for more sustainable ways to produce them.

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6 d. ago Want better relationships? Try adding more emojis to your texts

Emojis aren't just playful add-ons; they're powerful tools for building stronger connections in our increasingly digital world.

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8 d. ago Opinion: The key to a stronger Alaska Permanent Fund is diversification

Opinion: The key to a stronger Alaska Permanent Fund is diversification  Anchorage Daily News

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9 d. ago Top Democrats admit 'failure,' fecklessness on border in scathing NY Times report

Democratic leaders admitted "failure" on border policies as blue districts vote for Trump, with lawmakers pushing for stronger security measures and faster asylum processing.

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1 week ago A New Immigration System To Safeguard America’s Security, Expand Economic Growth, and Make Us Stronger

A New Immigration System To Safeguard America’s Security, Expand Economic Growth, and Make Us Stronger  Center for American Progress

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1 week ago Fact Sheet: An Immigration Framework That Would Ensure Order at the Border, Keep Americans Safe, Increase Economic Growth, and Make Us Stronger

Fact Sheet: An Immigration Framework That Would Ensure Order at the Border, Keep Americans Safe, Increase Economic Growth, and Make Us Stronger  Center for American Progress

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1 week ago Antisemitic attackers violently target synagogue, Israeli restaurant in Australia

Masked protesters attacked an Israeli restaurant in Melbourne, prompting calls from Jewish leaders and Israeli officials for stronger action against extremism.

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1 week ago Opinion | Banning Venezuelans doesn’t make the U.S. safer. It makes Maduro stronger.

Opinion | Banning Venezuelans doesn’t make the U.S. safer. It makes Maduro stronger.  The Washington Post

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1 week ago 200 Marines head to Florida in support of ICE as military takes stronger stance on immigration

Marines from North Carolina are heading to Florida as part of a 700-personnel deployment requested by DHS to support ICE operations, performing non-law enforcement duties.

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1 week ago Germany’s Rheinmetall, a Maker of Autos and Arms, Is Forging Stronger US Ties

Germany’s Rheinmetall, a Maker of Autos and Arms, Is Forging Stronger US Ties  The New York Times

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1 week ago Lia Thomas' former teammates praise Trump's protection of women's sports at UPenn

Former UPenn swimmers discuss their alma matter's agreement with the Trump administration to protect women's sports, expressing cautious optimism for stronger policies.

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2 w. ago Charter labels Los Angeles fiber cable vandalism "domestic terrorism"

Charter labels Los Angeles fiber cable vandalism "domestic terrorism"  Data Center Dynamics

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2 w. ago Spectrum's parent company Charter Communications calls June attack on fiber lines in Van Nuys an act of 'domestic terrorism'

Spectrum's parent company Charter Communications calls June attack on fiber lines in Van Nuys an act of 'domestic terrorism'  ABC7 Los Angeles

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2 w. ago Law enforcement authorities question ‘terrorism' description of fiber optic cable damage

Law enforcement authorities question ‘terrorism' description of fiber optic cable damage  NBC Los Angeles

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