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Iran: Perilous Power of the Middle East
Iran has a critical and often controversial position on the world stage. In the eastern Middle East, Iran is a primarily Muslim country...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 249 min read
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Cryptocurrency Scams: Goodbye, Money
Cryptocurrency attracts investors and enthusiasts with its decentralized setup and potential for high returns . Troubling reality emerges...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 235 min read
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Water Pollution: Eight Countries in Crisis
Clean water is a life need. Water pollution is a growing concern. Chemicals, microplastics, sewage, industrial waste and agricultural...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 225 min read
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Extreme Heat: Effects on Infrastructure
Extreme heat devastates health and infrastructure. Across the globe, regions already endure scorching temperatures. In extreme heat, r...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 225 min read
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Regions of Extreme Heat: The Future is Now
Heat is neutral. It can nurture or kill. With rising temperatures, many world regions already reach lethal levels. Extreme heat is...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 226 min read
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How Wind Turbines Create Electricity
Wind turbines use renewable energy, the power of the wind. They transform wind force into electricity. The process is built upon...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 213 min read
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Iraq: Mesopotamia to Modern Middle East
Iraq is the place civilization begins. Ancient Mesopotamia emerges in the fertile crescent of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Today a...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 217 min read
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Magnetic Fields & Space Travel
Magnetism affects the way spaceships and astronauts travel through space. The invisible forces generated by magnetic fields influence...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 214 min read
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Transistors: Function of Switches & Amps
A transistor is a semiconductor device. It can operate as either a switch or an amplifier. Made from materials like silicon or...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 193 min read
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How the Cloud Works - Pros & Cons
Cloud computing provides a variety of services through the internet, such as storage, databases, servers, software and analytics. Instead...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 195 min read
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Cassava Root: Nutrition, Toxins & Economy
Cassava ( Manihot esculenta ), also called manioc or yuca, is a woody shrub native to South America. This root vegetable has significant...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 184 min read
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Oil Wars: A Global Power Play
Oil or crude oil is a fossil fuel and primary source of energy. It influences national interests, economic power and international...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 184 min read
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Houthi War in Yemen: Politics & Motivations
Yemen, at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, is a country long in conflict. Recent US military airstrikes targeting Houthi forces...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 185 min read
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Caffeine: Nature, Characteristics & Health
Caffeine is the world's most widely consumed psychoactive drug. Many rely on its stimulating effects. Caffeine occurs naturally in over...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 175 min read
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Black Tapioca: Sweet Pearls of Bubble Tea
Black tapioca is the sweet ingredient of bubble tea or boba, a popular drink originating in Taiwan. Tapioca is from cassava root, a...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 174 min read
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Taiwan: Ancient Culture to Modern Economy
Taiwan is an island off the southeastern coast of China, with thousands of years of history marked by diverse cultures, agricultural...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 166 min read
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Microchips: the Real World Power
Microchips, also known as integrated circuits (ICs), are the essence of technology. A microchip is a small, flat piece of semiconductor...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 166 min read
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Nanotechnology: Nanoscale Power & Progress
Nanotechnology is redefining the way of the world. On a level beyond microscopic, nanotech manipulates matter from 1 to 100 nanometers....
Sylvia Rose
Mar 156 min read
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Cryptocurrency: How to Buy & Use Bitcoin
Bitcoin is a digital currency launched in 2009. It can be an investment opportunity or method for online transactions. Bitcoin operates...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 143 min read
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Cryptocurrency: Finance in the Space Age
Cryptocurrency is a revolutionary financial technology of the 21st century. As digital or virtual currencies secured by cryptography,...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 145 min read
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