7 h. ago Passivation technique reduces defects in kesterite solar cells to achieve 11.51% efficiency

Over the past few decades, solar cells have become increasingly widespread, with a growing number of individuals and businesses worldwide now relying on solar energy to power their homes or operations. Energy engineers worldwide have thus been trying to identify materials that are promising for the development of photovoltaics, are eco-friendly and non-toxic, and can also be easily sourced and processed.

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25 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: US won't cut China tariff without something 'substantial'

During a press gaggle on Air Force One, President Trump was asked what it would take for him to reduce tariffs on China.

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26 h. ago The United States did not give money: the UN reduces aid to refugees by Ukraine

The United States did not give money: the UN reduces aid to refugees by Ukraine  EADaily

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27 h. ago Novel method detects microbial contamination in cell cultures

Ultraviolet light “fingerprints” on cell cultures and machine learning can provide a definitive yes/no contamination assessment within 30 minutes.

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28 h. ago Schools Founded by Mark Zuckerberg and Wife to Help Inner City Kids Announce Closure

The closure of two schools founded by Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan has left the inner city families they were designed to help questioning how their children will achieve an education. The post Schools Founded by Mark Zuckerberg and Wife to Help Inner City Kids Announce Closure appeared first on Breitbart.

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41 h. ago Malaysia open to negotiate with U.S on reducing trade deficit, non

Malaysia open to negotiate with U.S on reducing trade deficit, non-tariff barriers  Reuters

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46 h. ago Americans are protesting the Trump administration. Do they work?

When you think of a successful protest movement, most Americans probably think of the American Civil Rights movement, and the March on Washington in 1963.Martin Luther King, Jr. standing behind a podium on the steps of the Lincoln memorial delivered his most famous speech and a line that would come to define the goals of the Civil Rights Movement. President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act just nine months after the March. A year after that Johnson signed the National Voting Rights Act of 1965.The quest for equality continues. In the decades since that bright summer day in August 1963, many other Americans have tried to use the model of protest to achieve their political goals. But do protests work?For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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48 h. ago New energy efficiency push by California Public Utilities Commission in San Francisco

New energy efficiency push by California Public Utilities Commission in San Francisco  Action News Now

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55 h. ago AI model of language in the brain captures both how neurons are arranged and how they function

Neurons—the nerve cells responsible for transmitting electrical and chemical signals throughout the body—are organized in tissue, tending to cluster together in groups according to how they function. For example, language studies have found that there are clusters of neurons that seem to specialize in verbs and others that focus specifically on nouns, however researchers aren't sure just how these functional groups form.

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59 h. ago Commentary: This genetics firm didn't resurrect the extinct dire wolf, but did achieve a breakthrough in hype

Commentary: This genetics firm didn't resurrect the extinct dire wolf, but did achieve a breakthrough in hype  Los Angeles Times

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61 h. ago Spring break crime plummeted in Florida hot spot after warning goes viral

Crime was drastically reduced in Miami Beach, Florida, one of the country's most popular spring break destinations, after a viral online campaign called "Reality Check."

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63 h. ago Investigating charge behavior in multilayer OLEDs using a laser spectroscopic technique

High-resolution, full-color display devices like foldable mobile phones and ultrathin television sets use organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). Compared to other display technologies, OLEDs offer flexibility, self-lighting, low weight, thinness, superior contrast, and low voltage displays, attracting considerable attention in recent years.

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68 h. ago Fight intensifies over bill by former Edison executive to gut rooftop solar credits

Fight intensifies over bill by former Edison executive to gut rooftop solar credits  Los Angeles Times

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2 d. ago Want to reduce soreness after a workout? Make time for this routine

It's normal to feel some pain or soreness after a workout. But how much is too much, and more importantly, how do you get relief? NPR's Life Kit helps you build out your post-workout recovery routine.

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2 d. ago IBM effected by DOGE cuts, downplays impact during Q1 earnings call

Tech and consulting giant IBM was not immune to the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) cuts. IBM had 15 of its federal contracts cancelled due to DOGE-related cuts during the first quarter of 2025, according to reporting from Reuters and Bloomberg. These cuts amount to $100 million in future payments, per Bloomberg. Federal contracts represent […]

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2 d. ago IBM affected by DOGE cuts, downplays impact during Q1 earnings call

Tech and consulting giant IBM was not immune to the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) cuts. IBM had 15 of its federal contracts canceled due to DOGE-related cuts during the first quarter of 2025, according to reporting from Reuters and Bloomberg. These cuts amount to $100 million in future payments, per Bloomberg. Federal contracts represent […]

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2 d. ago Vitamin may reduce cancer risk, plus why Joe Rogan quit drinking

The Fox News Health Newsletter brings you trending and important stories about health care, drug developments, mental health issues, real people's triumphs over medical struggles, and more.

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3 d. ago Scientist answer burning question about volcanic magma under Yellowstone

Researchers from Rice University imaged the magma underneath Yellowstone and showed how it vents pressure, reducing the likelihood of a massive eruption anytime soon.

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3 d. ago Kristin Smart killer's Hail Mary attempt for reduced sentence criticized by AG: 'Meritless claims'

Cal Poly student Kristin Smart's convicted killer has pushed to overturn his sentence, a move California Attorney General Rob Bonta called "meritless."

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3 d. ago Stress and anxiety can be reduced over time in one key way, study suggests

New research published in a mental health journal suggests a potential link between regular use of probiotics and lower levels of stress, anxiety and fatigue.

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