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Profolus @profolus.com · Sep 3

Recent polls following the first couple of months of Donald Trump in office indicate he is on his way to becoming the most hated U.S. president at first-year mark in U.S. history.

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KONSYSE: Rising exports to Asia, Africa, and Latin America are helping China withstand renewed 100 percent tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump and maintain trade momentum.

China Dismisses U.S. Tariff Threat as Overseas Exports Gain Momentum — Konsyse

China remains unfazed by a 100 percent tariff threat from U.S. under Donald Trump as its global exports surge.

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Profolus @profolus.com · 1h

These two fall under the greater theory of realism but each provides distinct assumptions that collectively explain the behaviors and actions of states relative to the supposed anarchy in the international system.

Comparison: Defensive Realism vs Offensive Realism - Profolus

The difference between defensive realism and offensive realism divides the realism school of thought in international relations.

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Profolus @profolus.com · 1h

KONSYSE: New research reveals that Sierra Nevada glaciers, continuously present for over 11000 years, are now on the brink of extinction. Scientists warn their disappearance this century would mark an unprecedented event in the entire span of human history.

Glaciers in the Sierra Nevada in California are Nearing Complete Disappearance — Konsyse

Scientists have reconstructed the full story of Sierra Nevada glacier decline.

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Profolus @profolus.com · 2h

Uranium enrichment itself is not inherently illegal under international law. However, because of its dual-use nature, a global nuclear policy was established and adopted to promote the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons.

Is Uranium Enrichment Illegal? - Profolus

Uranium enrichment involves increasing the amount or concentration of the fissile U-235 isotope in natural uranium.

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Profolus @profolus.com · 2h

KONSYSE: A global analysis finds no safe drinking level as alcohol drives cancer cases and major financial losses in European countries.

WHO: Alcohol Behind Thousands of Cancer Cases and Billions of Economic Losses in Europe — Konsyse

Researchers urge stronger alcohol policies as Europe faces high cancer rates tied to drinking and mounting productivity losses.

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Profolus @profolus.com · 3h

Each of the three views on the origin of globalization provides a competing perspective on how, when, where, and why this process and phenomenon of closely integrating nations, cultures, and people of the world emerged.

Three Views on the Origin of Globalization - Profolus

Each of the three views on the origin of globalization put in perspective the discussions and debates about the factors and causes of globalization.

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Profolus @profolus.com · 3h

KONSYSE: What if aid success depended less on money and more on how people share? Give money to a grandparent in one village, and a child eats better. Give it in another, and only their friends benefit.

Cash Transfers Do Not Travel Fairly. Culture Decides Their Direction — Konsyse

Government aid rarely stays with its recipients. Social structure decides whether money supports children, elders, or peers.

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Profolus @profolus.com · 9h

The Malaysian Sovereign Wealth Fund or 1MDB and the Libyan Investment Authority were intended to benefit the future generations. However, these sovereign funds were used as a vehicle to line the pockets of corrupt government officials.

Sovereign Wealth Fund: Advantages and Disadvantages - Profolus

A sovereign wealth fund or SWF is a government-owned investment fund and managed by a government-appointed board or committee.

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Profolus @profolus.com · 9h

KONSYSE: Some scientists believe that viruses formed and evolved alongside the earliest cells. Others argue that they came even before primitive forms of life.

The Characteristics of Viruses: Definitions and Origin — Konsyse

What are viruses? Where did they come from or how did they originate? How do they differ from other infectious agents or life forms?

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Profolus @profolus.com · 10h

Orthokeratology or Ortho-K is a non-surgical method for correcting refractive errors like nearsightedness or myopia, astigmatism, and even farsightedness or hyperopia to a lesser extent. It involves wearing specially designed contact lenses to reshape the cornea temporarily.

Ortho-K: Wearing These Contact Lenses Overnight Can Correct Refractive Vision Problems In The Morning - Profolus

Orthokeratology or Ortho-K a non-surgical method for correcting refractive errors in vision like nearsightedness, astigmatism, and farsightedness.

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Profolus @profolus.com · 10h

KONSYSE: Naked mole-rats may hold the molecular blueprint for aging more slowly. Researchers have traced their resilience to unexpected changes in a single protein.

Unique Naked Mole-Rat Protein May Guide Future Human Anti-Aging Research — Konsyse

Scientists studying naked mole-rats have identified four amino acid changes in a key protein that enhance DNA repair.

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Profolus @profolus.com · 11h

The RAND Corporation first coined the term “firehose of falsehoods” in 2016 to describe a technique it observed in Russian propaganda under Vladimir Putin. Donald Trump is also another known user of this propaganda technique.

Firehosing: A Popular Propaganda Technique Used to Promote Ideologies or Spread False Information - Profolus

The firehose of falsehoods is a propaganda technique used by Russia under Vladimir Putin and in the communication strategy of Donald Trump.

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Profolus @profolus.com · 11h

KONSYSE: Scientists have either identified or theorized the existence of these “holes” or specific regions of spacetime and singularity with unique characteristics. These are black holes, white holes, and wormholes. But what exactly is the difference between these three?

Black Hole vs White Hole vs Wormhole: The Difference — Konsyse

A concise discussion of the difference between a black hole, white hole, and wormhole.

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Profolus @profolus.com · 12h

The Great Leap Forward, which was introduced in 1958, became the flagship economic and social campaign of the Chinese Communist Party. However, it also became one of the most catastrophic events in the history of China.

Explainer: Why Did The Great Leap Forward Fail - Profolus

Why did The Great Leap Forward campaign of the CCP fail? What were the specific reasons or factors behind its disastrous failure?

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Profolus @profolus.com · 12h

KONSYSE: The core is considered the hottest with a temperature ranging from 2700 to 4200 degrees Celsius in its outer part and from 5100 to 5400 degrees Celsius in its inner part.

Earth’s Core: What Is It Made Of And Why Is It Hot? — Konsyse

What is the Earth's outer and inner core made of? Why is it how? Here's a quick discussion.

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Profolus @profolus.com · 15h

Proponents of fasted cardio or fasted training have claimed it as an effective route to rapid fat loss. However, most long-term studies suggest that the total amount of fat you lose is determined by your overall calorie deficit.

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Profolus @profolus.com · 15h

A rare legal measure based on a Cold War Era law allowed Dutch authorities to limit Chinese influence over the chipmaker Nexperia.

Here is Why the Dutch Gov Seized Nexperia From a China-Owned Company - Profolus

Netherlands authorities used a 1952 emergency law to take control of the China-owned chipmaker Nexperia.

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Profolus @profolus.com · 16h

How Ukraine has endured under the weight of a full-scale invasion by Russia has attracted global attention. Specifically, apart from its military defense, the embattled country has showcased how its civilian institutions remained functional in the middle of the conflict.

Blueprint for Crisis Resilience: What the World Can Learn From Ukraine - Profolus

Endurance beyond battlefields during invasion and wartime reveals the not so-hidden strength of Ukraine.

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Profolus @profolus.com · 16h

The Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations commissioned Deloitte to conduct an independent review in June 2024. The report, which was published in early 2025, was evaluated by academics. Analyses revealed serious errors linked with AI use.

Australia Paid $440K to Deloitte for a Report Riddled with AI-Generated Errors - Profolus

A Deloitte review commissioned in June 2024 faced scrutiny when false references linked to artificial intelligence drafting were discovered.

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Profolus @profolus.com · 17h

Regenerative agriculture is not a specific practice itself. It represents a set of techniques from sustainable agricultural practices. These include no-till farming, rotational grazing, mixed crop rotation or rotational farming, cover cropping, and the application of compost and manure.

Principles of Regenerative Agriculture - Profolus

Regenerative agriculture equips farms with the capacity to restore, renew, or revitalize their resources while minimizing their environmental impacts.

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Profolus @profolus.com · 18h

After the bomb is dropped or fired, the first explosive charge opens a container that disperses an aerosol to form a cloud of fuel. The second stage then ignites this cloud, thus creating a high-temperature fireball, a huge shockwave, and a vacuum that sucks in all the oxygen from the surrounding.

Thermobaric Weapon Explained: How Vacuum Bombs Work? - Profolus

How does thermobaric weapon or vacuum bomb work? What makes this weapon too lethal and devastating? What are its specific uses?

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Profolus @profolus.com · 18h

Russia's attention may be fixed on Ukrainian battlefields, but another danger is now unfolding behind its own lines, where political repression is replacing security strategy and regional loyalties are starting to fracture.

How the War With Ukraine Is Creating Domestic Security Gaps in Russia - Profolus

What if the greatest risk to Russia is no longer on the battlefield, but inside its own borders?

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Profolus @profolus.com · 21h

People tend to quickly return to a relatively stable level of happiness despite major positive or negative events or changes in their lives. This is called hedonic adaptation or hedonic treadmill.

Hedonic Adaptation Explained: Running on a Hedonic Treadmill - Profolus

Hedonic adaptation or hedonic treadmill explains why happiness is a fleeting experience because individuals are adaptive.

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Profolus @profolus.com · 22h

ICYMI: Domestic waters supplied almost all demand for seafood in the United Kingdom in the 1990s. It was self-reliant. Today, imports dominate the market, sourced from dozens of distant countries across the world.

From Abundance to Dependence: How the U.K. Became Reliant on Imported Seafood - Profolus

Data spanning 120 years revealed how the United Kingdom shifted from seafood self-sufficiency to global dependence.

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Profolus @profolus.com · 1d

In 1958, China launched The Great Leap Forward. It became the flagship economic and social campaign of the Chinese Communist Party. However, it also became one of the most catastrophic events in post-war history.

Explainer: Why Did The Great Leap Forward Fail - Profolus

Why did The Great Leap Forward campaign of the CCP fail? What were the specific reasons or factors behind its disastrous failure?

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