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Scientists discovered a mysterious ‘golden orb’ two miles beneath the surface of the ocean. Now they’ve worked out what it is

Sorry, but it’s not an extraterrestrial egg...

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Apr 22 • 1:46 PM EDT • Science • independent.co.uk
Our unsung hero of science: Friedrich Miescher, the man who discovered DNA

Working on human pus in a medieval castle, Miescher discovered a substance that would eventually unlock our understanding of how life works.

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Apr 22 • 11:27 AM EDT • Science • theconversation.com
A Powerful New ‘QR Code’ Untangles Math’s Knottiest Knots

With a newly discovered mathematical tool, researchers are hoping to gain unprecedented insight into the structure of complex knots.

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Apr 22 • 10:49 AM EDT • Technology • quantamagazine.org
How one disappointing order uncovered a massive ‘ghost cake’ delivery scandal in China

A customer’s complaint about a disappointing cake kicked off a massive investigation that uncovered thousands of “ghost” food vendors in China, resulting in staggering fines for some the country’s largest firms and highlighting the pitfalls of the cutthroat price competition.

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Apr 21 • 8:59 PM EDT • Business • cnn.com
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Ancient DNA reveals a hidden Neanderthal group frozen in time

A remarkable genetic breakthrough has uncovered what may be one of the clearest snapshots yet of a Neanderthal “community” living together 100,000 years ago in what is now Poland. The findings reveal that these individuals shared genetic ties with Neanderthals spread across Europe and the Caucasus, hinting at widespread ancient lineages that later disappeared.

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Apr 21 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists stunned as JWST finds ice clouds on a giant alien planet

Scientists have discovered unexpected water-ice clouds on a distant, Jupiter-like exoplanet, challenging current atmospheric models. By directly imaging Epsilon Indi Ab with the James Webb Space Telescope, they found less ammonia than expected—likely hidden by thick, patchy clouds. The finding reveals new layers of complexity in giant planets and shows how much we still have to learn.

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Apr 21 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
This “quantum” material fooled scientists and revealed something new

A mysterious magnetic material once thought to host an exotic “quantum spin liquid” has turned out to be something entirely different—and possibly just as intriguing. Scientists studying cerium magnesium hexalluminate found it showed the hallmark signs of this elusive quantum state, like a lack of magnetic order and a spread of energy states. But after closer inspection using neutron experiments, they discovered the behavior came from a delicate tug-of-war between two opposing magnetic forces.

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Apr 21 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
‘Renovation Aloha’ Stars Sued for Featuring Burial Remains on HGTV Show

Tristyn and Kamohai Kalama discovered human remains during a renovation project on the show.

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Apr 21 • 3:06 PM EDT • Entertainment • cbs19news.com
Rep. Blake Moore discusses health care affordability

Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, vice chair, House Republican Conference and member of the House Ways and Means Committee and its Subcommittee on Health, joined Bill Gassen, president and CEO of Sanford Health and AHA chair-elect, for a fireside chat. While the conversation covered topics including health care access and regulation, the overarching theme was making health care more affordable for both patients and hospitals and health systems.

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Apr 21 • 9:19 AM EDT • Health • aha.org
A bizarre new state of matter may be hiding inside Uranus and Neptune

Deep inside planets like Uranus and Neptune, scientists may have uncovered a bizarre new state of matter where atoms behave in unexpected ways. Advanced simulations suggest that carbon and hydrogen, under crushing pressures and scorching temperatures, can form a strange hybrid phase—part solid, part fluid—where hydrogen atoms spiral through a rigid carbon framework. This unusual “superionic” structure could reshape how heat and electricity flow inside these distant worlds, potentially helping explain their mysterious magnetic fields.

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Apr 21 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists discover skincare compound that kills drug-resistant bacteria

A popular Korean skincare ingredient may be far more powerful than anyone realized. Scientists have discovered that madecassic acid—derived from the herb Centella asiatica—can stop antibiotic-resistant bacteria in their tracks, including dangerous strains of E. coli. By targeting a bacterial protein that humans don’t have, the compound disrupts the microbes’ ability to survive, making it a promising new type of antibiotic.

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Apr 20 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
The Science of piRNA and Predicting Death With a Blood Test

A new study analyzed piRNA — first discovered in 2006 — as a strong predictor of short-term survival in older patients. It could one day be a simple blood test.

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Apr 20 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • medscape.com
Power Tee: Reports on Midway Sports & Entertainment enhancements

Taylor, Michigan, facility installed Power Tee's auto-tee systems for its 75th anniversary

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Apr 20 • 9:41 AM EDT • Entertainment • firstcallgolf.com
Footballs could be designed to reduce impact of heading

Scientists believe footballs could be designed to reduce the impact of heading after new research discovered the action caused a previously unreported pressure wave energy transfer to the brain.

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Apr 20 • 9:29 AM EDT • Sports • bbc.com
Scientists Just Discovered an Entire Hidden Supervolcano in the Middle of Europe

Don’t cancel your vacation plans just yet, because it probably won’t erupt soon.

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Apr 20 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • popularmechanics.com
Starwatch: Lyrid meteor shower returns to the spring skies

First recorded in 687BC, the meteoroids were once part of the tail of a comet discovered in 1861

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Apr 20 • 1:00 AM EDT • Science • theguardian.com
Scientists stunned as bacteria rewire DNA machinery to shape cells

Cyanobacteria—ancient microbes that oxygenated Earth and made complex life possible—are still revealing surprises billions of years later. Scientists have now discovered that a molecular system once used to separate DNA has been repurposed into something entirely different: a structure that shapes the cell itself.

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Apr 19 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists Raise Concerns Over Newly Recognized Pollutant Found Everywhere in the Air

Scientists have uncovered unexpectedly high levels of methylsiloxanes in the air worldwide, suggesting a hidden and widespread form of pollution.

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Apr 18 • 12:11 PM EDT • Science • scitechdaily.com
Anonymous mass text smear campaign targeting Jacksonville leaders likely considered ‘protected speech’

The News4JAX I-TEAM has uncovered new details about an anonymous mass text message campaign targeting two prominent Jacksonville leaders.

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Apr 17 • 2:47 PM EDT • Politics • news4jax.com
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Scientists discover bacteria can “explode” to spread antibiotic resistance

Scientists have uncovered a surprising twist in how bacteria share genes—including those that spread antibiotic resistance. Tiny virus-like particles called gene transfer agents (GTAs), once ancient viral invaders, have been repurposed by bacteria into delivery systems that shuttle DNA between neighboring cells. The study reveals a key control hub of three genes, dubbed LypABC, that triggers bacterial cells to burst open and release these DNA-packed couriers.

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Apr 16 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Duffy withholds federal funding from New York over immigrant trucker licenses dispute

New York will lose more than $73.5 million in federal money because the Transportation Department said Thursday that state has refused to revoke nearly 33,000 questionable commercial driver's licenses for immigrants since an audit uncovered problems last year.

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Apr 16 • 7:53 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
The Osmo Pocket 4 Is the First True Victim of the US Government's DJI Ban

The Osmo Pocket 4, a follow-up to the uber-popular Pocket 3, didn't get FCC authorization before DJI was added to its Covered List, so it won't be coming to the US anytime soon.

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Apr 16 • 3:41 PM EDT • Technology • uk.pcmag.com
The Osmo Pocket 4 Is the First True Victim of the US Government's DJI Ban

The Osmo Pocket 4, a follow-up to the uber-popular Pocket 3, didn't get FCC authorization before DJI was added to its Covered List, so it won't be coming to the US anytime soon.

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Apr 16 • 3:41 PM EDT • Technology • pcmag.com
Purdue senior strengthens data and computer science skills

Jordan Reynolds has discovered a career path that blends her math and stats expertise with her health care interests.

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Apr 16 • 2:54 PM EDT • Science • stories.purdue.edu
First black hole ever discovered emitting 'dancing jets' as powerful as 10,000 suns
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Apr 16 • 10:22 AM EDT • Science • nypost.com
4 New Apple Intelligence Features Found in Apple Code, Likely in iOS 27

iOS 27 is likely to introduce at least four new Apple Intelligence features that function within system apps, based on backend code discovered by Nicolás Alvarez and confirmed by MacRumors. First up, Apple is expected to lean more heavily into Visual Intelligence in iOS 27, since the company is reportedly developing AI wearable devices that will leverage the feature. Apple is reportedly working on smart glasses, AirPods with cameras, and a wearable AI pin or pendant.

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Apr 16 • 7:13 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
The first black hole ever discovered is spewing 'dancing jets' at half the speed of light

Astronomers have accurately measured the "dancing" energy jets of the first confirmed black hole, Cygnus X-1, more than 60 years after it was first spotted.

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Apr 16 • 5:42 AM EDT • Science • livescience.com
Fool’s gold isn’t so foolish: Scientists find hidden treasure in pyrite

Researchers have discovered lithium hidden in pyrite within ancient shale rocks—an unexpected find that could reshape how we source this critical battery material. It raises the possibility of extracting lithium from existing waste, reducing the need for new mining.

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Apr 15 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists discover hidden ocean methane source that could worsen global warming

Scientists have discovered that methane in the open ocean is produced by microbes under nutrient-poor conditions, solving a long-standing mystery. As warming oceans reduce nutrient mixing, these methane-producing microbes may thrive. This could lead to increased methane emissions from the sea. The result is a potential feedback loop that could intensify climate change.

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Apr 15 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
New discovery solves mystery of the location of Shakespeare's London house

A newly discovered 17th-century map sheds light on William Shakespeare's life in London | Talk 1370

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Apr 15 • 7:29 PM EDT • Entertainment • audacy.com
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Jackie Robinson Day: The eternal impact of No. 42

The Sporting News covered Jackie Robinson from his signing as a minor leaguer through his historic debut, Hall of Fame career and on to Jackie Robinson Day.

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Apr 15 • 7:55 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Maximum-security KY prison neared riot over guard planting contraband on inmates

Investigators say an officer who “discovered” contraband secretly planted it.

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Apr 15 • 5:15 AM EDT • Politics • kentucky.com
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics

Politics, process, personalities — covered

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Apr 15 • 4:00 AM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
This simple change stops robot swarms from getting stuck

In crowded environments, more robots don’t always mean faster results—in fact, too many can bring everything to a standstill. Harvard researchers discovered a surprising fix: adding a bit of randomness to how robots move can actually prevent gridlock and boost efficiency. By allowing robots to “wiggle” slightly instead of marching in straight lines, they can slip past each other and keep tasks flowing smoothly.

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Apr 14 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
This Metal Melts in Your Hand – and Scientists Just Discovered Something Strange

Gallium has revealed unexpected behavior that challenges decades-old assumptions about its liquid structure.

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Apr 14 • 12:25 PM EDT • Science • scitechdaily.com
How This CU Denver Student Discovered His Passion for Politics

At 12 years old, Mario Quinones Rabelo wasn’t obsessing over video games or watching content creator MrBeast on YouTube. That’s how old he was when his Campus resources, helpful advising, and valuable community partnerships helped this student dream bigger than he ever thought possible.

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Apr 14 • 10:08 AM EDT • Politics • news.ucdenver.edu
Scientists just discovered 5.6 million bees under a New York cemetery

The whopping bee aggregation is one of the largest and oldest ever recorded, according to a new study

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Apr 14 • 10:08 AM EDT • Science • scientificamerican.com
North Shore Health continues CNA training program with new sessions

North Shore Health is continuing its certified nursing assistant (CNA) training program this spring, with a session scheduled from late April through July and another planned for September. The program includes 75 hours of training and provides students with opportunities to work near the end of the course. Participants can have their training costs covered...

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Apr 13 • 5:44 AM EDT • Health • wtip.org
Scientists were wrong about lifespan. Your genes matter way more than we thought

For years, scientists believed our lifespan was mostly shaped by environment and chance, with genetics playing only a minor role. But a new study from the Weizmann Institute flips that idea on its head, revealing that genes may actually account for about half of the differences in how long people live. By analyzing massive twin datasets—including twins raised apart—and using innovative simulations to filter out deaths from accidents and other external causes, researchers uncovered a hidden genetic influence that had been masked for decades.

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Apr 12 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Ancient Egyptian stone monument depicting a Roman emperor as a pharaoh discovered in Luxor

A stone slab depicting the Roman emperor Tiberius was found during restoration work at the Karnak temple complex in Luxor.

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Apr 12 • 9:00 AM EDT • Science • livescience.com
Pokemon Champions next Battle Pass contents leak

The Pokemon Company is no stranger to leaks what with the massive Gigaleak and the Terraleak. Now on a far smaller scale dataminer, ChicoEevee, has discovered all 50 levels of Pokemon Champions Battle…

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Apr 12 • 7:29 AM EDT • Technology • mynintendonews.com
Hidden weak spots in HIV and Ebola revealed with breakthrough nanodisc technology

A new nanodisc-based platform lets scientists study viral proteins in a form that closely mimics real viruses, revealing how antibodies truly recognize them. This approach uncovered hidden interactions in viruses like HIV and Ebola that traditional methods missed. By recreating the virus’s membrane environment, researchers can better understand how immune defenses work. The technique could speed up the development of more effective vaccines.

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Apr 11 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Newly discovered fossil challenges idea of ape origins in east Africa

The remains, discovered in 2023 and 2024, are incomplete, and made up of only a few jawbone fragments and worn teeth.

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Apr 11 • 3:01 PM EDT • Science • jpost.com
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I found a new meteor shower — and it comes from an asteroid getting baked to bits by the sun

A NASA researcher in planetary sciences explains how he discovered a new meteor shower linked to a disintegrating asteroid.

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Apr 11 • 10:00 AM EDT • Science • livescience.com
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Dozens of hidden lakes discovered beneath Arctic glaciers in Canada

Researchers have uncovered the locations of 37 subglacial lakes in Canada’s Arctic, 35 of them discovered for the very first time — what could be a major scientific breakthrough in understanding the quickly-warming region.

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Apr 11 • 4:00 AM EDT • Science • cbc.ca
Business Leaders Contribute More Than $200,000 to Heart of Oregon’s Legacy 25 Campaign

Heart of Oregon Corps, in collaboration with Central Oregon Builders Association, invited local businesses to “Make Your Mark” by investing in Central Oregon’s first youth workforce development campus at a special campus breakfast on April 1 that raised more than $200,000 from the corporate community, including a $100,000 gift from BASX. “We are so pleased to […]

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Apr 10 • 5:10 PM EDT • Business • bendsource.com
Scientists Discovered the Secret Behind Earth’s “Gold Kitchen”

Submarine subduction zones are rich in the most noble of all metals.

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Apr 10 • 2:00 PM EDT • Science • popularmechanics.com
This superconductivity dies then comes back to life

A strange new kind of superconductivity has been uncovered in uranium ditelluride (UTe2), where electricity flows with zero resistance—but only under extremely strong magnetic fields that should normally destroy it. Even more surprising, the superconductivity disappears at first and then dramatically reappears at even higher fields, earning it the nickname the “Lazarus phase.”

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Apr 10 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
The ‘oldest octopus’ in the world isn’t an octopus after all, scientists find

The story of a 300-million-year-old fossil has been rewritten after scientists discovered that it doesn’t actually belong to the world’s oldest octopus as previously thought.

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Apr 9 • 11:25 AM EDT • Science • cnn.com
San Quentin Uses Sports as Rehabilitation. It Could Soon Be a Model Elsewhere.

Eli Tan, who covered the San Quentin Giants last year, shares how the story inspired one effort to expand prison sports in California.

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Apr 9 • 10:51 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
Unless you reboot every once in a while, your Mac will get kicked offline every 49 days

A new bug has been discovered that breaks all Mac networking every 49 days, 17 hours, two minutes, and 47 seconds. It's simple to get around the bug, though.

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Apr 9 • 8:11 AM EDT • Technology • appleinsider.com
Rare, violent rift discovered in Ngogo chimpanzee group from 'Chimp Empire'

The largest group of wild chimpanzees known to scientists has permanently split in two — something that is extremely rare.Scientists with Arizona State University and The University of Texas at Austin are the first to clearly document the permanent divide and the intergroup violence that followed. The study draws on three decades of field observations of the Ngogo chimpanzees of Kibale National Park, Uganda, a population featured in the Netflix documentary series "Chimp Empire."

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Apr 9 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • news.asu.edu
Scientists just found a hidden “drain” inside the human brain

A hidden waste-removal pathway in the brain has finally been caught in action. Using cutting-edge MRI scans, researchers discovered that fluid flows along the middle meningeal artery in a slow, lymphatic-like pattern—very different from blood. This confirms the presence of a previously unknown drainage hub in humans. The finding could transform how scientists approach brain aging, injury, and diseases like Alzheimer’s.

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Apr 9 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Your DNA has a secret “second code” that decides which genes get silenced

Not all parts of our genetic code are equal, even when they appear to say the same thing. Scientists have discovered that cells can detect less efficient genetic instructions and selectively silence them. A protein called DHX29 plays a key role in this process by identifying and suppressing weaker messages. This finding reveals a hidden layer of control in how genes are used.

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Apr 8 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists Discovered a 'Yellow Brick Road' at The Bottom of The Ocean

Where does it lead?

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Apr 8 • 7:08 PM EDT • Science • sciencealert.com
16th-century silver coin discovered near Strait of Magellan marks the spot of a doomed Spanish colony

The newfound coin dates to the 1584 founding of a doomed Spanish settlement in southern Chile.

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Apr 8 • 4:45 PM EDT • Science • livescience.com
Keratin may act as a 'brake' for skin inflammation, pointing to potential treatments

Keratin has been linked to skin diseases and inflammation in the past, but now, a new study may have uncovered one reason why.

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Apr 8 • 2:05 PM EDT • Science • livescience.com
Want to win big in sports? Follow Normal West grad Glenn Kinley, TV’s good-luck charm

A 2017 Normal West High School graduate, Kinley has been around a lot of winning in his young career as a television sports director. While at KSNT in Topeka, Kansas, he covered a Kansas men’s basketball national championship and two Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl wins. Now this: Illinois’ run to the men’s basketball Final Four as sports director at WCIA in Champaign.

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Apr 8 • 9:57 AM EDT • Sports • wglt.org
How the Journal Covered Trump’s 12-Hour Iran ‘Civilization’ Countdown

Plus, the White House decided to hang on to Kristi Noem’s $70 million jet.

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Apr 8 • 6:58 AM EDT • Politics • wsj.com
Arsenal were at risk of losing their way. In Lisbon they rediscovered their identity

After successive defeats Mikel Arteta demanded a response of conviction from his team. In defeating Sporting they provided it.

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Apr 8 • 12:14 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
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Scientists just uncovered the secret behind nature’s “proton highway”

Scientists have zoomed in on how phosphoric acid moves electrical charges so efficiently in both biology and technology. By freezing a key molecular pair to extremely low temperatures, they found it forms just one stable structure—contrary to predictions. This structure relies on a specific hydrogen-bond network that may be universal in similar systems. The discovery helps explain how protons travel so quickly and could inspire better energy materials.

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Apr 7 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists solve 30-year mystery of a hidden nutrient that protects the brain and fights cancer

Scientists have finally uncovered the missing link in how our bodies absorb queuosine, a rare micronutrient crucial for brain health, memory, stress response, and cancer defense. For decades, researchers suspected a transporter had to exist, but it remained elusive—until now. By identifying the gene SLC35F2 as the gateway into cells, this breakthrough opens new possibilities for therapies and highlights how diet and gut microbes profoundly shape human health.

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Apr 6 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Earth’s most powerful ocean current didn’t form the way we thought

A colossal ocean current encircling Antarctica—stronger than all the world’s rivers combined—played a far more complex role in shaping Earth’s climate than scientists once thought. New research shows it didn’t form just because ocean gateways opened, but required shifting continents and powerful winds to align. This shift helped pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, contributing to a major cooling event that transformed Earth into the ice-covered world we know today.

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Apr 6 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists discover hidden brain switch that tells you to stop eating

Your brain’s “stop eating” signal may come from an unexpected source. Researchers found that astrocytes—once thought to just support neurons—actually play a key role in controlling appetite. After a meal, glucose triggers tanycytes, which send signals to astrocytes that then activate fullness neurons. This newly discovered pathway could lead to innovative treatments for obesity and eating disorders.

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Apr 6 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists may have found a way to keep your bones strong for life

Scientists have identified a little-known receptor, GPR133, as a powerful regulator of bone strength. By activating it with a newly discovered compound called AP503, they were able to boost bone density in mice and counteract osteoporosis-like damage. The finding opens the door to a new kind of treatment that could not only prevent bone loss but also rebuild weakened bones, offering fresh hope for millions affected by osteoporosis, especially aging populations.

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Apr 6 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
"What's going on?!!": World of Warcraft just created a truly insane, epic moment in gaming history — I had no idea Blizzard was still capable.

I have no idea how Blizzard pulled this off, but during World of Warcraft's Mythic raiding "Race to World First" esports event, U.S. team Liquid discovered live to thousands that the final boss had an insane, secret final phase.

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Apr 6 • 1:52 AM EDT • Technology • windowscentral.com
Head to Key City in April to enjoy live rooftop music

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — April is bringing the vibes to the rooftop! Join the group at Key City Rooftop for a month of great music featuring talented local and regional artists. Whether you want to sit back and enjoy the sounds or jump in and be part of the action, Key City has you covered—bring your […]

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Apr 5 • 3:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • vicksburgnews.com
Newly discovered fossils give scientists first look at the evolution of early complex animals

Newly discovered fossils have given scientists their first real glimpse of when Earth made a crucial transition from plants and unrecognizably simple animals to the complex creatures that took over the world and would eventually lead to us.

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Apr 5 • 2:27 PM EDT • Science • pbs.org
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Diabetes rates are lower in high-altitude environments ‪‪—‬ and scientists may have discovered why

A new study finds that in low-oxygen environments, red blood cells absorb more glucose and convert it into a molecule that helps release oxygen into tissues, revealing an unexpected way the body regulates blood sugar.

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Apr 5 • 10:05 AM EDT • Science • livescience.com
Diabetes rates are lower in high-altitude environments ‪‪—‬ and scientists may have discovered why

A new study finds that in low-oxygen environments, red blood cells absorb more glucose and convert it into a molecule that helps release oxygen into tissues, revealing an unexpected way the body regulates blood sugar.

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Apr 5 • 10:05 AM EDT • Health • livescience.com
Scientists find hidden brain cells helping deadly cancer grow

Scientists in Canada have uncovered a surprising weakness in glioblastoma, one of the deadliest brain cancers. They found that certain brain cells—once believed to only support healthy nerves—can actually help tumors grow by sending signals that strengthen cancer cells. When researchers blocked this communication, tumor growth slowed dramatically in lab models.

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Apr 5 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
As Montana Prepares to Roll Out Medicaid Work Requirements in July, Health Care Advocates Propose Best Practices

As the state’s Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) gears up to begin checking for Medicaid work requirements this summer, department officials this week announced the launch of a new government webpage designed to help patients navigate the upcoming changes. “Our priority is to ensure that Montanans covered by Medicaid Expansion have the […]

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Apr 5 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • flatheadbeacon.com
Buried Roman sanctuary discovered beneath Frankfurt hints at shocking rituals

A hidden Roman sanctuary discovered beneath Frankfurt is offering rare clues about ancient rituals, including possible human sacrifice. With major funding secured, scientists are now racing to uncover how this mysterious, multi-god cult site operated.

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Apr 4 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists found a protein that drives brain aging — and how to stop it

Scientists have uncovered a powerful new clue in the mystery of brain aging: a single protein called FTL1. In aging mice, higher levels of this protein weakened connections between brain cells and led to memory decline. But when researchers reduced FTL1, something remarkable happened — the brain began to recover, rebuilding lost connections and restoring memory performance.

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Apr 4 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Astonishing never-before-seen Elden Ring deleted cutscene discovered

A new, never-before-seen map file has revealed more secrets about content cut from the final version of Elden Ring.

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Apr 4 • 1:23 PM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
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Expecting a baby? Get 24/7 virtual health support for you and your family - Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen

BLET members covered under the National Health & Welfare Plan can take advantage of several benefits for maternity and newborn care. Expecting a baby? T ...

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Apr 4 • 1:09 PM EDT • Health • ble-t.org
Previously Unknown Human Lineage Discovered In Northern East Asia Survived And Adapted After The Ice Age Ended

The results suggest these hunter-gatherers persisted and adapted to a warming world, rather than being quickly replaced by farmers.

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Apr 4 • 6:30 AM EDT • Science • iflscience.com
Scientists discover fossils that change what we know about evolution

Scientists have discovered fossils in China that reveal a crucial transition from simple to complex life on Earth

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Apr 4 • 4:50 AM EDT • Science • independent.co.uk
Students found a star from the dawn of the universe drifting into the Milky Way

A group of undergraduate students stumbled into a cosmic time capsule—one of the oldest stars ever discovered—while combing through massive astronomy datasets. What began as a class project quickly turned into a breakthrough when they spotted an extraordinarily “pristine” star made almost entirely of hydrogen and helium, hinting it formed near the dawn of the universe.

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Apr 4 • 3:59 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists Just Discovered There’s Actually Something Faster than the Speed of Light

Scientists experimentally confirmed what we’ve known to be true for half a century—darkness can “travel” faster than light.

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Apr 3 • 8:30 AM EDT • Science • popularmechanics.com
A priceless ancient golden helmet stolen from a Dutch museum is recovered

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This tiny claw in a 500-million-year-old fossil just rewrote the origin of spiders

What started as routine fossil cleaning turned into a major scientific surprise when researchers uncovered a tiny claw in a 500-million-year-old specimen where no claw should exist. That detail revealed Megachelicerax cousteaui, the oldest known relative of spiders, pushing the origins of this group back by 20 million years. The fossil shows that key features of modern spiders and horseshoe crabs were already emerging during the Cambrian Explosion.

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Apr 2 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Ancient Roman bone penis discovered in forgotten museum box

Phallic sculptures often guarded against the 'Evil Eye.'

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How we came to be: Scientists get first look at the evolution of early complex animals

WASHINGTON (AP) — Newly discovered fossils have given scientists their first real glimpse of when Earth made a crucial transition from plants and unrecognizably simple animals to the complex creatures that took over the world and would eventually lead to us.

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Apr 2 • 2:03 PM EDT • Science • wral.com
How we came to be: Scientists get first look at the evolution of early complex animals

Scientists have discovered fossils in China that reveal a crucial transition from simple to complex life on Earth.

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Apr 2 • 2:00 PM EDT • Science • seattletimes.com
A priceless ancient golden helmet stolen from a Dutch museum is recovered

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Apr 2 • 11:08 AM EDT • Entertainment • audacy.com
Cardiologist Reveals Favorite Exercise Class For Workout Variety

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a cardiologist reveals how she unexpectedly discovered a "really intense workout" and why a variety of workouts boosts longevity.

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Apr 2 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • today.com
Scientists May Have Uncovered The World's Oldest Dice

The 12,000-year-old artifacts could rewrite history.

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Apr 2 • 12:01 AM EDT • Science • sciencealert.com
Physicists just solved a strange fusion mystery that stumped experts

Fusion scientists have solved a long-standing mystery inside tokamaks, the donut-shaped machines designed to harness fusion energy. For years, experiments showed that escaping plasma particles hit one side of the exhaust system far more than the other, but simulations couldn’t explain why. Now, researchers have discovered that the rotation of the plasma itself plays a crucial role—working together with sideways particle drift to create the imbalance.

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Apr 1 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Medi-Cal Enrollees Prepare for New Community Engagement Requirements; Health Net Launches "Get Informed, Stay Covered" to Educate Members

Health Net commits $1 million to public information effort to help eligible residents maintain Medi-Cal coverage under new federal and state rules SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --...

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Apr 1 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • investors.centene.com
Scientists found a baby dinosaur hidden in rock and it is surprisingly cute

Scientists uncovered a rare baby dinosaur in South Korea and named it Doolysaurus after a famous cartoon character. Using cutting-edge CT scans, they discovered hidden bones—including a skull—inside rock much faster than traditional methods. The young dinosaur, possibly fluffy and lamb-like, even had stomach stones that reveal it ate a mix of plants and small animals. The discovery suggests many more dinosaurs may still be hidden in Korea’s rocks.

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Apr 1 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists discover hidden “winds” inside cells that could explain cancer spread

Cells aren’t as passive as scientists once thought—they actively create internal currents to move proteins quickly and efficiently. These “cellular winds” push materials to the front of the cell, enabling faster movement and repair. Discovered by chance and confirmed with advanced imaging, this system challenges decades of textbook biology. It may also reveal why some cancer cells spread so rapidly.

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Mar 31 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
TMZ tracks US lawmakers vacationing amid the partial government shutdown

Tabloid outlet has covered Republicans and Democrats relaxing at places like Disney World as shutdown drags on

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Mar 31 • 1:06 PM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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Scientists have discovered an 'Achilles' heel' in deadly superbugs

In a mouse study, scientists found that a bacterial sugar can be exploited to disable dangerous antibiotic-resistant pathogens.

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Mar 31 • 12:15 PM EDT • Science • livescience.com
New crustacean named after its unique butt

Along with 23 other newly discovered critters living in the deep-sea.

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Mar 31 • 11:34 AM EDT • Science • popsci.com
Trump’s Hunt for Undocumented Medicaid Enrollees Yields Few Violators

Federal health officials have ordered states to reverify the immigration status of hundreds of thousands of Medicaid enrollees. After seven months, findings from five states show the reviews have uncovered few immigrants without legal status who are improperly receiving benefits.

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Mar 31 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • kffhealthnews.org
Clear link discovered between chronic kidney disease and periodontal disease

Emerging evidence supports a relationship between chronic kidney disease and oral diseases, according to a recent review from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine researchers published in BMC Nephrology.

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Mar 30 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • uc.edu
Amazon's Spring Sale Brings Big Savings Up to 60% Off SSD and HDD Storage

You can never have too much storage, especially when Amazon has you covered with both internal and external options from Seagate and Sandisk during its annual Spring sale.

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Mar 30 • 1:30 PM EDT • Technology • pcmag.com
Scientists stretched a liquid and it snapped like a solid

Scientists have discovered something that seems almost impossible: under the right conditions, ordinary liquids can snap apart like solid objects. In experiments, researchers found that when certain liquids are stretched with enough force, they don’t just thin and flow—they suddenly fracture with a sharp break, much like metal under stress. This surprising behavior appears to be tied to viscosity, not elasticity, challenging long-held assumptions about how liquids behave.

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Mar 30 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
'In the absence of any real news, rumours start'

The reason for my new-found, hyper-specific activism is that when there's an international break, particularly at this point in the season, there are still column inches to fill on the clubs that get covered. What I'm saying is won't someone please consider the mental impact on me, personally, of headlines suggesting the entire spine of Newcastle United is going to be sold this summer? If the rumours are to be believed then Sandro Tonali, Tino Livramento, Bruno Guimaraes, Anthony Gordon are the key players eyeing a move, and there could be more.

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Mar 30 • 7:50 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com