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fact

How Big Should Your Oil Sludge Sample Be?

October 26, 2025

When dealing with oil sludge, size matters. A lot. Scientists found that the weight of the sample can change how it breaks down when heated. They used a special machine to test bigger samples than usual. Up to 20 grams, to be exact. They discovered that once the sample hits 8 grams, things change. T

business

Minnesota's Iron Range: A Hidden Key to Breaking China's Magnet Monopoly

October 26, 2025

Minnesota's Iron Range, once the backbone of America's industrial strength, is making a comeback. For over 150 years, this region supplied iron ore that helped build the nation's infrastructure and win wars. Today, it holds the potential to break China's dominance in the magnet market. China curren

finance

Is Hoist Finance AB a Smart Investment?

October 26, 2025

Hoist Finance AB has been making waves in the financial world. The company's stock is currently priced at SEK93. 66, but some experts think it could be worth more. Markus Sandgren, a well-known analyst from Kepler Capital, believes the stock is a good investment. He even set a target price of SEK120

politics

Why Oregon Should Borrow Campaign Finance Ideas

October 26, 2025

Oregon stands out as one of the few states without campaign finance limits. This has led to a flood of money into political campaigns. Many people wonder why Oregon doesn't look at other states for solutions. Other states have rules that work well. Why not take those ideas and adjust them to fit Ore

environment

Arctic's Rapid Warm-Up: A Wake-Up Call for Extreme Weather

October 26, 2025

The Arctic is heating up faster than anywhere else on Earth. This isn't just about rising temperatures. It's about how this rapid warm-up is causing more extreme weather events. These events are happening more often and are more intense. They include heatwaves, heavy rain, and melting ice. Scientis

opinion

Elon Musk's Vision: Robots Over Poverty

October 26, 2025

Elon Musk, the world's richest person, recently shared his thoughts on poverty during Tesla's latest earnings call. He believes that robots, like Tesla's Optimus, could one day eliminate poverty and provide top-notch medical care for everyone. Musk envisions a future where robots handle all the work

technology

Windows 10 Users: Time to Wake Up and Smell the Cybersecurity Risks

October 26, 2025

Windows 10 users are sitting ducks for cyberattacks. That's the harsh reality. Microsoft has made it clear that sticking with Windows 10 is like leaving your front door wide open for burglars. Over 90% of ransomware attacks target unsupported PCs, and that's a huge red flag. Yet, a staggering 84% of

science

Why Do More People Fall on the Fujinomiya Route of Mount Fuji?

October 26, 2025

Mount Fuji is a popular climb, but not all routes are the same. The Fujinomiya and Yoshida routes have different challenges. A recent study looked at why more people fall on the Fujinomiya route. They asked climbers about their experiences and compared it to data from the Yoshida route. The study f

science

Chemicals in Our Environment: What Are They Doing to Our Aging Process?

October 26, 2025

A recent study dug into how certain chemicals in our environment might be messing with how quickly our bodies age. Researchers looked at data from over 1, 600 adults and checked out 78 different chemicals. They used fancy computer models to see if these chemicals could predict how fast people were a

health

Hot Chemo Treatment: Weighing the Risks and Benefits

October 26, 2025

In the world of cancer treatment, new methods are always being explored. One such method is HIPEC, which involves delivering heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen during surgery. But with this treatment, a big question arises: which chemotherapy drug is safer when used in high doses? Two dr