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CES 2025 brought us a sneak peek into the future of tech. From robots that can tackle household chores to smart gadgets that make life easier, we saw it all. Robots were a big deal. We're not just talking about fancy models that can do tricks. There were practical bots like the Roborock Saros Z70 r

sports

Packers Face Key Injuries Before Eagles Wild Card Game

The Green Bay Packers are dealing with several significant injuries as they prepare for their NFC Wild Card Round matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Receiver Christian Watson and safety Zayne Anderson have been ruled out due to knee and concussion issues, respectively. Meanwhile, five other pl

technology

Turning Tree Fruits into Powerful Battery Materials

Imagine using fruits to build better batteries! Scientists are looking into potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) as a great alternative to lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are cheaper and have unique electrochemical features. The challenge is to find anode materials that are cheap, safe, and easy to

Walgreens' Turnaround Plan: Hits and Misses

Walgreens recently surprised Wall Street with better-than-expected financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year. Despite a $265 million loss, the drugstore chain is working hard to rebuild its business. They're closing stores, trying to fix prescription reimbursement issues, and battli

Eco-Friendly Innovation: How Family Firms in China Struggle with Change

Green innovation is crucial for a sustainable future, and China's SRDI enterprises are no exception. These firms, particularly family-owned ones, have been in the spotlight for their unique strategies called "de-familization. " This process involves shifting management rights and ownership away from

politics

Venezuela: Maduro's Presidency Extended Amid Protests and Controversy

President Nicolás Maduro is set to continue his rule in Venezuela until 2031, following his inauguration on Friday. This comes despite widespread allegations that his opponent, Edmundo González, actually won the recent election. Many people in the capital, Caracas, protested against Maduro's new ter

health

Sustainable Drug Delivery: Greener Paths to Better Health

The world of drug delivery is facing a big challenge: how to help the environment while making medications more accessible and affordable. One way researchers are tackling this is by making it so we don't have to take as many pills. Imagine a pill that releases medicine slowly over time, reducing th

health

Repurposing Drugs: Pharmacists' Perspectives on Antimicrobial Use

A recent study delved into how pharmacists view repurposing drugs to combat antimicrobial resistance. While many pharmacists know about this idea, they don't always support it. Those with higher degrees, like master's or PhDs, were more aware than those with B. Pharm. or Pharm. D. degrees. Surprisin

Unions' Secret Weapon: Boosting Corporate Responsibility

You know who's a silent hero when it comes to making companies act responsibly? Unions! Over a decade-long study, researchers discovered that unions are like a secret weapon in reducing big, controversial issues related to the environment, society, and how companies are run (let's call them ESG issu

Ford's New Supercar: A Nod to History