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University of Lowa Secures $1.5 Million for Materials Science Expansion

The University of Iowa has been awarded $1.5 million by the U.S. Department of Defense to expand its materials science research and support quantum technology development.

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Jan 6 • 8:36 AM EST • Science • thequantuminsider.com
Virtual National Science Foundation internships aren’t just a pandemic stopgap – they can open up opportunities for more STEM students

Students who participated in the virtual Research Experience for Undergraduates at Purdue reported stronger gains in research skills than in-person summer interns.

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Jan 6 • 8:36 AM EST • Science • theconversation.com
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Environmental Science Professor Shares Expertise Beyond York

This semester, Dr. Dawn Roberts-Semple, an environmental science professor at York College, participated in a six-person panel discussion where she shared the ways she connects students to environmental science research and related career pathways.

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Jan 6 • 7:51 AM EST • Science • york.cuny.edu
The poison frog that fooled scientists for decades

Researchers discovered that a poison frog species described decades ago was based on a mix-up involving the wrong museum specimen. The frog tied to the official species name turned out to be brown, not the colorful animal shown in the original photo. After tracing old records and images, scientists corrected the error and reclassified the frog as part of an already-known species. The case underscores how vital museum collections are—and how even small mistakes can ripple through science for years.

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Jan 6 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Quantum structured light could transform secure communication and computing

Scientists are learning to engineer light in rich, multidimensional ways that dramatically increase how much information a single photon can carry. This leap could make quantum communication more secure, quantum computers more efficient, and sensors far more sensitive. Recent advances have turned what was once an experimental curiosity into compact, chip-based technologies with real-world potential. Researchers say the field is hitting a turning point where impact may soon follow discovery.

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Jan 6 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
UI wins $1.5 million to accelerate materials science research

The University of Iowa has won nearly $1.5 million to expand its materials science center and to explore new ways to leverage materials for quantum technologies. The award from the U.S. Department of Defense will unite researchers in chemistry, engineering, and physics to investigate which materials can be combined to build light- or electronic-based quantum systems. Ravitej Uppu, John Prineas, and Thomas Folland are co-principal investigators on the award.

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Jan 6 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • physics.uiowa.edu
Scientists create robots smaller than a grain of salt that can think

Researchers have created microscopic robots so small they’re barely visible, yet smart enough to sense, decide, and move completely on their own. Powered by light and equipped with tiny computers, the robots swim by manipulating electric fields rather than using moving parts. They can detect temperature changes, follow programmed paths, and even work together in groups. The breakthrough marks the first truly autonomous robots at this microscopic scale.

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Jan 6 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Kyrgios' return ends in first-round loss in Brisbane

Nick Kyrgios' first ATP Tour match since March ends in a straight-set defeat by Aleksandar Kovacevic in the opening round of the Brisbane International.

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Jan 6 • 3:39 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
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Porton Down shake-up harming critical national security science, whistleblower warns

Senior insider says ‘limbo’ at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has hit morale and disrupted vital research

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Jan 6 • 1:00 AM EST • Science • theguardian.com
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Scientists Uncover a Hidden Switch That Controls Longevity

A tiny worm revealed how simple sensory signals can quietly switch longevity on or off.

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Jan 5 • 10:01 PM EST • Science • scitechdaily.com
Here are the biggest announcements coming out of CES 2026 in Las Vegas

Here are the highlights from the world's largest technology trade show happening in Las Vegas, including a new Nvidia chip architecture.

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Jan 5 • 7:42 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Plano business leader celebrates news of AT&T’s move from Dallas

After a quiet search for a new headquarters, communications giant AT&T said it’ll move from Dallas to Plano, perhaps as soon as 2028.

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Jan 5 • 4:26 PM EST • Business • keranews.org
Experts predict top health trends for 2026, offer advice on best wellness resolutions

Wellness choices are looking different in 2026. U.S. News surveyed 58 medical doctors, dietitians, and health researchers on their predictions for the top health and nutrition trends of 2026.

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Jan 5 • 3:24 PM EST • Health • wtop.com
With Trump’s NIH Cuts, New Efforts Are Pushing States To Fund Science

With major NIH cuts under Trump, here are initiatives in states like New York, California and Massachusetts to get state governments to support more scientific research.

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Jan 5 • 3:04 PM EST • Science • forbes.com
The trajectory of Ohio State women’s basketball in March Madness

There is a lot of basketball left, but the road to the postseason is favorable — if the Buckeyes can win

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Jan 5 • 2:01 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory celebrates 60 years

The Plant Research Laboratory's mission is to study and understand how photosynthetic organisms work on the molecular level, to ultimately develop technologies that improve human lives.

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Jan 5 • 12:38 PM EST • Science • msutoday.msu.edu
Gov. Josh Stein endorses Charlotte NC Rep. Carla Cunningham’s challenger

Cunningham will face two challengers in the Democratic primary March 3.

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Jan 5 • 11:32 AM EST • Politics • newsobserver.com
The Science of Hope: The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis Open House

The 10th annual open house invited people living with paralysis to learn about the Miami Project's spinal cord injury research.

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Jan 5 • 10:23 AM EST • Science • news.med.miami.edu
2026 in the Frame: 6 Key Media and Entertainment Trends to Watch

This exclusive WrapPRO/NRG research report identifies the critical storylines for the year ahead, from AI to sports streaming to a pushback on franchise films.

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Jan 5 • 9:09 AM EST • Entertainment • thewrap.com
The science behind ‘new year, new me’

UCLA professor Hengchen Dai has done the research on how the “fresh-start effect” can jump-start your new year’s resolutions.

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Jan 5 • 9:00 AM EST • Science • sfstandard.com
Scientists uncover a hidden switch that helps cancer cells thrive

A protein once thought to simply help cancer cells avoid death turns out to do much more. MCL1 actively drives cancer metabolism by controlling the powerful mTOR growth pathway, tying survival and energy use together. This insight explains why MCL1-targeting drugs can be effective—but also why they sometimes damage the heart. Researchers have now identified a way to reduce that risk, potentially unlocking safer cancer therapies.

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Jan 5 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
UI wins $1.5 million to accelerate materials science research

The University of Iowa has been awarded $1.5 million to advance materials science research by leveraging various materials’ features for quantum technologies. The award also will position the university’s MATFab facility as a regional innovator.

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Jan 5 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • now.uiowa.edu
Full-length Replay: Washington at Indiana

The Hoosiers host the Huskies. Indiana won the last meeting in this series in March 2025.

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Jan 5 • 4:08 AM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
UW researchers tackle cannabis workplace health hazards

Team is studying facilities including Ferndale producer SubX

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Jan 5 • 12:00 AM EST • Health • cascadiadaily.com
❝After a year of disruption, global health needs leaders with backbone

Funding shocks, political U-turns and weakened institutions have laid bare the flaws in a global health architecture long overdue for reform – and the need for courageous leadership to stop it from unravelling, writes Priti Patnaik, global health journalist and founder of the Geneva Health Files.

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Jan 4 • 11:03 PM EST • Health • genevasolutions.news
❝After a year of disruption, global health needs leaders with backbone

Funding shocks, political U-turns and weakened institutions have laid bare the flaws in a global health architecture long overdue for reform – and the need for courageous leadership to stop it from unravelling, writes Priti Patnaik, global health journalist and founder of the Geneva Health Files.

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Jan 4 • 11:03 PM EST • Health • genevasolutions.news
Levin: Science endures at Israel’s missile-damaged Weizmann Research Institute

Fortunately, no one at Weizmann was killed or wounded.

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Jan 4 • 8:00 PM EST • Science • detroitnews.com
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Celebrate store anniversaries in 2026 with an Aeldari Autarch and a Vampire Lord

Here are this year’s anniversary miniatures.

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Jan 4 • 7:00 PM EST • Technology • warhammer-community.com
Everyday chemicals are quietly damaging beneficial gut bacteria

A large study has revealed that dozens of widely used chemicals can damage beneficial gut bacteria. Many of these substances, found in pesticides and everyday industrial products, were never thought to affect living organisms at all. When gut bacteria are stressed by these chemicals, some may also become resistant to antibiotics. The research raises new questions about how chemical exposure could be influencing human health behind the scenes.

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Jan 4 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
This CRISPR breakthrough turns genes on without cutting DNA

A new CRISPR breakthrough shows scientists can turn genes back on without cutting DNA, by removing chemical tags that act like molecular anchors. The work confirms these tags actively silence genes, settling a long-running scientific debate. This gentler form of gene editing could offer a safer way to treat Sickle Cell disease by reactivating a fetal blood gene. Researchers say it opens the door to powerful therapies with fewer unintended side effects.

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Jan 4 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
This asteroid is spilling secrets about the origin of life on Earth

Grab-and-go missions to asteroids have provided some of the most scientifically valuable samples since the Apollo missions—and they’re shaking up the search for life beyond Earth.

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Jan 4 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • nationalgeographic.com
Earth has been feeding the moon for billions of years

Tiny bits of Earth’s atmosphere have been drifting to the moon for billions of years, guided by Earth’s magnetic field. Rather than blocking particles, the magnetic field can funnel them along invisible lines that sometimes stretch all the way to the moon. This explains mysterious gases found in Apollo samples and suggests lunar soil may hold a long-term archive of Earth’s history. It could also become a valuable resource for future lunar explorers.

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Jan 4 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Physicists found hidden order in violent proton collisions

Inside high-energy proton collisions, quarks and gluons briefly form a dense, boiling state before cooling into ordinary particles. Researchers expected this transition to change how disordered the system is, but LHC data tell a different story. A newly improved collision model matches experiments better than older ones and reveals that the “entropy” remains unchanged throughout the process. This unexpected result turns out to be a direct fingerprint of quantum mechanics at work.

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Jan 4 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists find a safer way to make cells burn more calories

Researchers have developed experimental compounds that make cells burn more calories by subtly tweaking how mitochondria produce energy. Older versions of these chemicals were once used for weight loss—but were banned for being deadly. The new approach fine-tunes the effect, allowing cells to burn extra fuel safely. If successful, this could pave the way for new obesity treatments with added health benefits.

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Jan 4 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
A legendary fossil is forcing scientists to rethink human origins

One of the most complete human ancestor fossils ever found may belong to an entirely new species, according to an international research team. The famous “Little Foot” skeleton from South Africa has long been debated, but new analysis suggests it doesn’t truly match any known Australopithecus species. Instead, researchers say its unique mix of features points to a previously unidentified human relative, reshaping ideas about early human diversity.

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Jan 4 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Bringing marine microbiome research into the classroom is an essential step toward a climate literate society

npj Climate Action - Recognizing the ecological roles of microorganisms as drivers of marine biogeochemical cycles and how they are influenced by seawater pollution, warming, and acidification is...

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Jan 4 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • nature.com
Research on Energy and Chemical Engineering at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

Nature Reviews Electrical Engineering - Sang Il Seok talks to Nature Reviews Electrical Engineering about research and education at the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering at Ulsan National...

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Jan 4 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • nature.com
Sunday Sports: JCC women’s basketball marches into second half of season

Here’s a recap of your North Country sports this Sunday.

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Jan 4 • 6:18 PM EST • Sports • wwnytv.com
Scientists Discover How the Uterus “Feels” Its Way Through Childbirth

Molecular discoveries may help improve treatments for labor and pain. When labor starts, the uterus must produce steady, precisely timed contractions to allow a safe delivery. Hormones such as progesterone and oxytocin are known to drive this process, but researchers have long believed that physi

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Jan 4 • 5:07 PM EST • Science • scitechdaily.com
Search underway for monkey who damaged Morristown business, police say

Morristown police said the monkey caused damage to the business and musical instruments.

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Jan 4 • 3:11 PM EST • Business • wvlt.tv
Morristown police searching for monkey who damaged business, musical instruments
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Jan 4 • 2:08 PM EST • Business • wbir.com
UH Mānoa ranks top 12 in U.S. for oceanography, atmospheric science, tourism | University of Hawaiʻi System News

The rankings are based on measures such as world-class faculty, world-class research output, high-quality research, research impact and international collaboration.

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Jan 4 • 1:00 PM EST • Science • hawaii.edu
CES Ups Its Entertainment Game, As Cannes Market And Netflix Join Disney, Amazon, NBCUniversal & More At Tech Confab

CES has amped up its entertainment offerings with the Cannes Marché du Film and will see an expanded presence for Netflix alongside recent regulars like Disney, Amazon and NBCUniversal.

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Jan 4 • 11:45 AM EST • Entertainment • deadline.com
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Phillip Rivers return: NFL coaching searches could target Colts quarterback

NFL teams are researching Rivers as a coaching candidate

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Jan 4 • 10:16 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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What viruses an infectious-disease doctor is watching for in 2026

I research virus outbreaks around the world. Here’s what I’ll be keeping an eye on in 2026 that could cause infections in unexpected places or cases.

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Jan 4 • 9:51 AM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
AI may not need massive training data after all

New research shows that AI doesn’t need endless training data to start acting more like a human brain. When researchers redesigned AI systems to better resemble biological brains, some models produced brain-like activity without any training at all. This challenges today’s data-hungry approach to AI development. The work suggests smarter design could dramatically speed up learning while slashing costs and energy use.

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Jan 4 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
The invisible microbes that help keep us healthy

Not all microbes are villains—many are vital to keeping us healthy. Researchers have created a world-first database that tracks beneficial bacteria and natural compounds linked to immune strength, stress reduction, and resilience. The findings challenge the long-standing obsession with germs as threats and instead highlight the hidden health benefits of biodiversity. This shift could influence everything from urban design to environmental restoration.

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Jan 4 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • sciencedaily.com
Small Business Technology News: WordPress Launches Plugin To Help Improve SEO For AI Searching

Also: AI and ecommerce predictions and how to free up 15 gigabytes in Gmail

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Jan 4 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • forbes.com
A simple chemistry trick could end forever plastic

Seeing plastic trash while hiking inspired a Rutgers chemist to rethink why synthetic plastics last forever while natural polymers don’t. By mimicking tiny structural features used in DNA and proteins, researchers designed plastics that remain durable but can be triggered to fall apart naturally. The breakdown speed can be precisely tuned, from days to years, or switched on with light or simple chemical signals. The discovery could reshape everything from food packaging to medicine delivery.

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Jan 4 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
China’s “artificial sun” just broke a fusion limit scientists thought was unbreakable

Researchers using China’s “artificial sun” fusion reactor have broken through a long-standing density barrier in fusion plasma. The experiment confirmed that plasma can remain stable even at extreme densities if its interaction with the reactor walls is carefully controlled. This finding removes a major obstacle that has slowed progress toward fusion ignition. The advance could help future fusion reactors produce more power.

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Jan 4 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
The Science of Getting a 'Fresh Start' for 2026

Research-backed advice for achieving new year’s resolutions at work and beyond.

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Jan 4 • 6:30 AM EST • Science • time.com
Science & Medicine: Sleep disorders in the military are complex, common, and treatable

Research from an expert in sleep disorders at UT Health San Antonio has revealed that sleep disorders are common in the military, and the most common disorder impacts men and women in the military equally. It's COMISA, which is an acronym for comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea.

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Jan 4 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • tpr.org
3 science-backed tips for making New Year’s resolutions more fun

You may think that you just need to work harder to reach your goals — but research shows you’re more likely to stick with good habits if they’re enjoyable.

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Jan 4 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • washingtonpost.com
‘Speaking the language of science’: Father Spitzer on Guadalupe tilma, Eucharistic miracles at SEEK

College students at SEEK 2026 packed a hall to hear Father Robert Spitzer, SJ, examine scientific research into Eucharistic miracles and the tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

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Jan 3 • 8:45 PM EST • Science • catholicnewsagency.com
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Foreign funds will be central to Venezuela's recovery, investor says

Charles Myers, chairman of Signum Global Advisors, told Business Insider he is preparing a group of 15-20 investors to travel to Venezuela in March.

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Jan 3 • 8:10 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Type 2 diabetes physically changes the human heart, study finds

Type 2 diabetes doesn’t just raise the risk of heart disease—it physically reshapes the heart itself. Researchers studying donated human hearts found that diabetes disrupts how heart cells produce energy, weakens the muscle’s structure, and triggers a buildup of stiff, fibrous tissue that makes it harder for the heart to pump. These changes are especially severe in people with ischemic heart disease, the most common cause of heart failure.

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Jan 3 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Historical Mysteries Solved by Science in 2025

Researchers across the globe put on their sleuthing hats this year to provide answers to questions that have lingered from decades to centuries. The thought-provoking findings offer new ways of

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Jan 3 • 2:45 PM EST • Science • wktv.com
How to get stronger as you age

New research finds that declining health is not inevitable as we age. It can also be a time to get healthier and stronger.

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Jan 3 • 12:01 PM EST • Technology • washingtonpost.com
US researchers reflect on how 2025’s science cuts have changed their lives

Carrie McDonough, Carnegie Mellon University; Brian G. Henning, Gonzaga University; Cara Poland, Michigan State University; Nathaniel M. Tran, University of Illinois Chicago; Rachael Sirianni, UMass Chan Medical School, and Stephanie J. Nawyn, Michigan State University From beginning to end, 2025 was a year of devastation for scientists in the United States. January saw the abrupt […]

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Jan 3 • 8:00 AM EST • Science • michiganadvance.com
The hidden timing system that shapes how you think

The brain constantly blends split-second reactions with slower, more thoughtful processing, and new research shows how it pulls this off. Scientists discovered that brain regions operate on different internal clocks and rely on white matter connections to share information across these timescales. The way this timing is organized affects how efficiently the brain switches between activity patterns tied to behavior. Differences in this system may help explain why people vary in cognitive ability.

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Jan 3 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Donald Trump’s attacks on American academia hurt Europe’s scientists, says official

‘Science in the US being curtailed has an effect on all of us,’ says EU research funding chief Maria Leptin

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Jan 3 • 12:00 AM EST • Science • ft.com
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Coast Guard suspends search for people who abandoned ship after US strikes on alleged drug boats

The US Coast Guard announced Friday night it has suspended its search for people in the water after US strikes on alleged drug boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean earlier this week.

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Jan 2 • 10:38 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Fossilized bones are revealing secrets from a lost world

Researchers have uncovered thousands of preserved metabolic molecules inside fossilized bones millions of years old, offering a surprising new window into prehistoric life. The findings reveal animals’ diets, diseases, and even their surrounding climate, including evidence of warmer, wetter environments. One fossil even showed signs of a parasite still known today. This approach could transform how scientists reconstruct ancient ecosystems.

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Scientists tested intermittent fasting without eating less and found no metabolic benefit

Time-restricted eating has been widely promoted as a simple way to boost metabolic health, but new research paints a more complicated picture. When calorie intake stayed the same, an eight-hour eating window did not improve insulin sensitivity or cardiovascular markers. What did change was the body’s internal clock, which shifted based on meal timing and altered sleep patterns. The results suggest calorie reduction, not the eating window itself, may be the real driver of health benefits.

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A hidden brain problem may be an early warning for Alzheimer’s

Researchers discovered that clogged brain “drains” show up early in people at risk of Alzheimer’s disease. These blockages, easily seen on standard MRI scans, are tied to toxic protein buildup linked to memory loss and cognitive decline. In some cases, they may signal Alzheimer’s earlier than other commonly used brain markers. This could help physicians detect the disease earlier, before irreversible damage sets in.

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Steubenville High School science program gains research grant

STEUBENVILLE — Steubenville High School science students will utilize a $3,400 grant to review water quality and the presence of microplastics in fish found in local tributaries. Teacher Jessie Clark received the Environmental Stewardship Research Grant from the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio and will begin the project with her class this month. Clark said the […]

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BTS announces March comeback date, putting an end to a nearly four-year hiatus

They’re going to light up 2026 like dynamite

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Jan 2 • 3:33 PM EST • Entertainment • washingtonpost.com
Meet the 2026 Business Awards & Hall of Fame honorees

Meet the six honorees who will be recognized at the Business Awards & Hall of Fame, hosted by Business Report and Junior Achievement in March. These are this year’s winners, selected by a panel of independent community judges. All of this year’s honorees will be profiled in the March edition of Business Report and honored […]

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Jan 2 • 1:09 PM EST • Business • businessreport.com
Low-Price 12.9-Inch MacBook With A18 Pro Chip Reportedly Launching Early This Year

Apple plans to introduce a 12.9-inch MacBook in spring 2026, according to TrendForce. In a press release this week, the Taiwanese research firm said this MacBook will be aimed at the entry-level to mid-range market, with "competitive pricing". TrendForce did not share any further details about this MacBook, but the information that it shared lines up with several rumors about a more affordable MacBook, which is expected to be equipped with a version of the iPhone 16 Pro's A18 Pro chip.

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Jan 2 • 12:08 PM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
How to be a ‘super ager’

For her 80th birthday, she went to trapeze school. For her 90th, she threw a house party. E.J. Truax says the secret to thriving into old age is simple: Be active. And it turns out, research backs her up.

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Jan 2 • 12:00 PM EST • Technology • washingtonpost.com
Video: Why Exercise Is the Best Thing for Your Brain Health

Research shows that people who exercise regularly tend to perform better on attention, memory and executive functioning tests. Dana G. Smith, a reporter for Well, explains.

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Jan 2 • 10:43 AM EST • Health • nytimes.com
UCLA study links scar healing to dangerous placenta condition

New research led by UCLA Health suggests that how this scar tissue heals could be the key to better understand how placenta accreta spectrum develops, who is at risk and why the placenta attaches abnormally.

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Jan 2 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • uclahealth.org
A "herculean" genetic study just found a new way to treat ADHD

Attention depends on the brain’s ability to filter out distractions, but new research suggests this works best when background brain activity is quieter. Scientists found that lowering certain versions of the Homer1 gene improved focus in mice by calming neural noise. The effect was strongest during a critical developmental window. This approach could inspire new treatments for ADHD that work by reducing mental clutter instead of increasing stimulation.

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Jan 2 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Brain organoids are helping researchers, but their use also creates unease

Pea-size clusters of human cells called brain organoids inspire both hope and fear. Experts are debating how scientists can responsibly use these bits of gray matter.

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Jan 2 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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Researchers ask how gender-diverse people feel about donating their bodies to science

A new study at Western seeks to better understand what sex and gender diverse people think about donating their bodies to science. Researchers say this information can better inform future healthcare professionals on respecting their patients' identities.

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Jan 2 • 5:00 AM EST • Science • cbc.ca
Sony faces an unfixable PS5 vulnerability as BootROM keys are dumped and shared publicly

A leaked set of PlayStation 5 BootROM keys, published online at the end of 2025, has exposed core hardware-level security secrets that researchers say Sony cannot simply patch on existing consoles. While the breach does not enable an immediate jailbreak, experts warn it significantly lowers the bar for future exploits, potentially paving the way for permanent hacks, homebrew software, and widespread piracy risks.

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Jan 1 • 10:45 PM EST • Technology • notebookcheck.net
Research roundup: 7 cool science stories we almost missed

Double-detonating supernova, Roman liquid gypsum burials, biomechanics of kangaroo posture, and more.

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Jan 1 • 2:43 PM EST • Technology • arstechnica.com
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Research roundup: 7 cool science stories we almost missed

Double-detonating supernova, Roman liquid gypsum burials, biomechanics of kangaroo posture, and more.

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Jan 1 • 2:43 PM EST • Science • arstechnica.com
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Nathalie Cabrol, astrobiologist: ‘It’s an achievement of science to admit we don’t know what life is’

The French-American scientist heads the Carl Sagan Center and researches the potential for humans to inhabit the extreme environments of our galaxy

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Jan 1 • 7:21 AM EST • Science • english.elpais.com
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Something hidden deep underground supercharged this Chile earthquake

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile in July 2024—and it wasn’t supposed to be that strong. Unlike Chile’s infamous shallow “megathrust” quakes, this one ruptured deep inside the Earth, where shaking is usually weaker at the surface. Researchers discovered that the quake broke long-held assumptions by tearing through hotter rock layers than expected, fueled by a rare chain reaction that accelerated the rupture.

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Jan 1 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
This tiny plant is helping solve crimes

Moss may look insignificant, but it can carry a hidden forensic fingerprint. Because different moss species thrive in very specific micro-environments, tiny fragments can reveal exactly where a person has been. Researchers reviewing 150 years of cases found moss has helped solve crimes across multiple countries, including one case where it led investigators directly to a buried child. The study urges law enforcement to pay closer attention to these silent witnesses.

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Jan 1 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Did an exploding comet wipe out the mammoths?

Scientists are uncovering new clues that a cosmic explosion may have rocked Earth at the end of the last ice age. At major Clovis-era sites, researchers found shocked quartz—evidence of intense heat and pressure consistent with a comet airburst rather than volcanism or human activity. The event could have sparked massive fires, blocked sunlight, and triggered a rapid return to ice-age conditions. These harsh changes may explain the sudden loss of megafauna and the disappearance of the Clovis culture.

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Jan 1 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Myth busted: Your body isn’t canceling out your workout

Being active boosts your daily calorie burn more than previously thought. Researchers found that increased physical activity raises total energy use without triggering the body to conserve energy elsewhere. Basic functions keep running at full speed, even as movement increases. The result: exercise truly adds to your energy output rather than being metabolically “offset.”

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This 100-year-old teaching method is beating modern preschools

A first-of-its-kind national trial shows that public Montessori preschool students enter kindergarten with stronger reading, memory, and executive function skills than their peers. These gains don’t fade — they grow over time, bucking a long-standing trend in early education research. Even better, Montessori programs cost about $13,000 less per child than traditional preschool. The results suggest a powerful, affordable model hiding in plain sight.

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Jan 1 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Exercise won’t help you lose much fat. Changing this will | BBC Science Focus Magazine

Groundbreaking research is rewriting the science of how we use energy – and why effort alone won’t shift the scales

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Jan 1 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • sciencefocus.com
Science Says It's Okay to Drink Your First Cup of Coffee Right Away

Research shows no benefit from waiting. (Or not waiting.)

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Jan 1 • 5:42 AM EST • Science • inc.com
11 executives and researchers who left Google in 2025

Two DeepMind cofounders are now on the opposite sides of an intensifying AI talent war, as Microsoft lures away Google employees in 2025.

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Jan 1 • 5:23 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Holger Rune suffered one of the worst injuries in sports. In pain, he sees opportunity

Rune is bidding to rehabilitate one of the worst sports injuries as quickly as he can. He is also searching for his tennis identity.

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Jan 1 • 5:01 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
Science research at UCLA

Funding is restored, but things aren’t the same

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Jan 1 • 12:00 AM EST • Science • laist.com
Duke basketball looking to find its rhythm after 'unorthodox time'

Duke basketball starts ACC play 1-0 after a win over Georgia Tech, but the Blue Devils are searching for their rhythm after an "unorthodox" stretch.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 8:09 PM EST • Sports • fayobserver.com
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Amazon allows visa workers stranded in India to work remotely with restrictions. Here's what they can't do.

Amazon allows India-based employees affected by H-1B visa delays to work remotely until March, with strict restrictions on coding.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 7:29 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Arch Manning totals 4 touchdowns as No. 13 Texas beats No. 18 Michigan in Citrus Bowl

Manning ran for two scores and threw for two others as the Longhorns won 41-27.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 6:58 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Cattle futures end final session of year higher ahead of direct business

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle closed higher ahead of the start of widespread direct cash business. February live was up $1.12 at $231.60 and April was $1.22 higher at $232.20. January feeders were $.70 higher at $350.25 and March was up $.75 at $345.32. Direct cattle markets were quiet. Asking prices were $232 […]

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Dec 31, 2025 • 4:25 PM EST • Business • brownfieldagnews.com
Landscaping business closed after body found in Camila Mendoza Olmos search

Landscaping business the New Burnin' Bush announced it would close Wednesday amid the investigation into the human remains found nearby.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 2:51 PM EST • Business • expressnews.com
Health officials warn public after coyote injures person in Warwick Township

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is searching for the animal, but officials don't know if it is rabid.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 11:03 AM EST • Health • phillyvoice.com
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New Year opens signature-collection window for Maine political candidates

Party candidates running for federal, state and county offices will have to obtain a set number of signatures to qualify for the June primary elections. The thresholds vary by office and it will be easier to make the March 16 deadline for those who have built organizational and volunteer networks.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Politics • mainepublic.org
NW Bexar County business briefly closes after body found during search for missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos

A northwest Bexar County landscaping company is temporarily closed after a body was discovered on its property during the search for missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 8:45 AM EST • Business • ksat.com
Michigan vs. Texas prediction, odds: 2025 Citrus Bowl picks from proven model

SportsLine's model reveals its Michigan vs. Texas best bets for the Citrus Bowl 2025 on Wednesday

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Dec 31, 2025 • 7:35 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
MIT study shows high-fat diets give liver cancer a dangerous head start

A high-fat diet does more than overload the liver with fat. New research from MIT shows that prolonged exposure to fatty foods can push liver cells into a survival mode that quietly raises the risk of cancer. Faced with ongoing metabolic stress, these cells abandon their normal roles and revert to a more primitive state that helps them endure harsh conditions. Over time, that shift leaves the liver less functional and far more vulnerable to tumor formation, helping explain why fatty liver disease so often precedes liver cancer.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Researchers find ADHD strengths linked to better mental health

New research reveals a brighter side of ADHD, showing that adults who recognize and use their strengths feel happier, healthier, and less stressed. People with ADHD were more likely to identify traits like creativity, humor, and hyperfocus as personal strengths. Across the board, using these strengths was linked to better quality of life and fewer mental health symptoms. The study suggests that embracing strengths could be a game-changer for ADHD support.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • sciencedaily.com