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Scientists make surprising discovery about hazard lurking in air around us: 'We could at least narrow down'

"They are even still large after our study."

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Feb 21 • 1:00 AM EST • Science • yahoo.com
Scientists unveil major breakthrough that could revolutionize future devices — here are the details

They could be laying the foundation for the next generation of electronics.

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Feb 20 • 8:30 AM EST • Science • yahoo.com
Goldman Sachs scraps DEI criteria for its board as the business case for boardroom diversity only grows more compelling

Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune.

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Feb 18 • 5:50 AM EST • Business • fortune.com
Scientists sound alarm over 'silent pandemic' that could kill more people than cancer by 2050: 'No one is speaking about it'

"Future mortality will depend on how health systems, policymakers, and societies address the risks now."

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Feb 15 • 10:00 PM EST • Science • yahoo.com
Scientists make game-changing breakthrough in pursuit of near-limitless energy source: 'It helps accelerate'

"They already understand key behaviors."

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Feb 15 • 12:00 PM EST • Science • yahoo.com
Cowboy hats and politics: The hats of Arizona’s senators

What’s in a hat? By any other name, it would still look just as cool.

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Feb 15 • 11:00 AM EST • Politics • azcapitoltimes.com
Bob on Business: Fort Worth startup marks lithium mining milestone in Permian Basin

Also, a cool new headquarters; Crescent refinances; and pour one out for the Panther.

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Feb 15 • 5:06 AM EST • Business • fortworthreport.org
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‘Hard things are what’s cool about sport’: Anchorage’s Gus Schumacher on a tough Olympics start

After a strong run of World Cup finishes this season, Schumacher reflects on some of the disappointment of his Olympic experience and how he hopes to progress.

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Feb 14 • 5:51 PM EST • Sports • adn.com
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As we long for spring, let’s savor the many little moments, subtle changes nature has to offer now

Seasons don’t arrive on a given day, but as slow transitional moments with different markers signaling the warming or cooling of our region.

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Feb 14 • 7:00 AM EST • Technology • bostonglobe.com
Unpacking Josh Elander's first win as Tennessee baseball coach

Tennessee baseball coach Josh Elander tried to keep his team as cool as possible leading up to Opening Day against Nicholls.

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Feb 13 • 10:02 PM EST • Sports • knoxnews.com
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Business Lookahead: Giddy Up

STORY: From bellwether Walmart reporting earnings... to new economic data out of the UK... these are the stories to watch in business and finance in the coming week.:: The trillion dollar clubFresh off hitting $1 trillion in market value, Walmart posts quarterly results on Thursday.Walmart's report offers a glimpse into consumer spending after recent data showed December U.S. retail sales were unexpectedly flat.A surprisingly strong employment report for January eased some concerns about economic weakening.Economic reports in the coming week include the advance reading of fourth-quarter GDP, a monthly consumer sentiment survey, and the personal consumption expenditures price index, a key inflation measure.:: Heavy metalsEurope's four largest mining companies report earnings in the coming week.Copper, gold, silver and other precious metals all recently hit records - but the January rally has given way to a sharp February sell-off.Last month's rally boosted the market values of Rio Tinto, Glencore, Anglo American and Antofagasta.Their earnings will test whether the momentum can be sustained.:: UK economic data UK labor market data and inflation readings will provide fresh fodder for markets, even though investors are still digesting the fallout from the recent government instability.Labor market numbers due on Tuesday will show if a gradual cooling of wage growth has continued.Then, January inflation data comes Wednesday.The political turmoil has set a tense backdrop, leaving markets highly sensitive to data swings. Fitch is also due to review its UK rating on Friday.

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Feb 13 • 2:45 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
SENTINEL MUSE: Black History Month offers bevy of cultural, entertainment events

Your guide to everything cool, fun and entertaining in and near Aurora

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Feb 13 • 9:44 AM EST • Entertainment • sentinelcolorado.com
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Annual inflation cooled to 2.4% in January, an eight-month low

The annual rate of inflation slowed to an eight-month low last month, new data showed Friday.

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Feb 13 • 8:33 AM EST • Business • cnn.com
Watch Brands Increasingly Turn to Sports for Spark

In a cooling market, makers have been putting more emphasis on sponsorships and famous athletic ambassadors, especially in the United States.

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Feb 9 • 6:41 PM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
Some health care CEOs are praising TrumpRx for empowering consumers to compare drug prices

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Feb 9 • 5:03 AM EST • Health • fortune.com
14 Cool Tech Products That Solve Everyday Problems

Technology's job is to make life easier, but it feels like we often forget about this truth. These gadgets will remind you of why tech exists.

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Feb 8 • 1:30 PM EST • Technology • slashgear.com
Lead with Love: The science of gratitude and why our moms rock

Two cool things coincided this week that I am grateful to share about. One, I just returned from a week-long retreat I hosted for some of my closest friends and our moms in Costa Rica....

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Feb 8 • 12:00 PM EST • Science • aspentimes.com
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10 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar

Catching you up on the past week’s most notable product releases.

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Feb 8 • 8:00 AM EST • Technology • gearpatrol.com
5 Cool Costco Finds That Can Help You Build Your Own Smart Garage

Looking to build your own smart garage but don't know where to start? Consider these five items you can pick up from Costco that help transform your garage.

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Feb 7 • 10:17 PM EST • Technology • bgr.com
The Virtual Console is (sort of) back on the Switch 2

Hamster Corp.'s new "Console Archives" does what Nintendon't.

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Feb 5 • 5:14 PM EST • Technology • arstechnica.com
Google confirms AirDrop is coming to all Android devices

Apple's coolest feature will no longer be a Pixel-exclusive

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Feb 5 • 11:24 AM EST • Technology • androidpolice.com
Hamster's 'Console Archives' Is The Closest We'll Get To Virtual Console In 2026

Cool Boarders and Ninja Gaiden II launch today

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Feb 5 • 10:25 AM EST • Technology • nintendolife.com
Google’s new ‘Desktop Camera’ app gives us a new peek at Android on the desktop

While we all continue to speculate on the long-term convergence of ChromeOS and Android, a new piece of the puzzle has quietly appeared on the Play Store. Thanks to a cool find by 9to5 Google, we...

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Feb 2 • 4:07 PM EST • Technology • chromeunboxed.com
Anker's Cool New USB Charger Gadget Is On Sale For Only $30

In the market for a new phone charger for your iPhone?? A highly-rated and surprisingly feature-packed phone charger from Anker is currently on sale.

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Feb 2 • 2:48 PM EST • Technology • bgr.com
Joe Humphreys: Six qualities make you cool, according to science. Trying too hard isn’t one of them

There’s a lesson here for politicians or political analysts who put great store in image management

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Feb 2 • 1:00 AM EST • Science • irishtimes.com
12 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar

Catching you up on the past week’s most notable product releases.

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Feb 1 • 8:00 AM EST • Technology • gearpatrol.com
What does Lady Vols-UConn mean to women's basketball? Let Kim Caldwell tell you

Kim Caldwell on Lady Vols-UConn rivalry: "It’s one of the coolest rivalries in sports."

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Jan 31 • 8:11 AM EST • Sports • usatoday.com
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'Cool' science experiments to try in the snow, frigid temperatures

Action News reporter Corey Davis put on his science hat to test some interesting experiments that demonstrate the power of freezing temperatures.

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Jan 30 • 12:10 PM EST • Science • 6abc.com
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Maingear's latest retro gaming desktop takes you back to the Quake era

The Retro98 should handle today's AAA games with ease.

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Jan 29 • 12:49 PM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Scientists found a way to cool quantum computers using noise

Quantum computers need extreme cold to work, but the very systems that keep them cold also create noise that can destroy fragile quantum information. Scientists in Sweden have now flipped that problem on its head by building a tiny quantum refrigerator that actually uses noise to drive cooling instead of fighting it. By carefully steering heat at unimaginably small scales, the device can act as a refrigerator, heat engine, or energy amplifier inside quantum circuits.

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Jan 29 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
US ski resorts devastated as worsening crisis impacts business: 'It's been really slow'

"You lose people, employees."

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Jan 28 • 7:45 PM EST • Business • yahoo.com
Samsung's Cool New Gadget Has The First Display Of Its Kind In The World

The 13-inch Samsung Color E-Paper features the world's first display housing made in part with a bio-resin crafted from phytoplankton, a type of microalgae.

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Jan 28 • 12:44 PM EST • Technology • bgr.com
MLB teams that spent the most money this offseason

The hot stove has officially cooled into a pile of ash and receipts. While some front offices spent the winter guarding their wallets, others treated the luxury tax threshold like a mere suggestion, handing out nine-figure contracts to reshape the…

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Jan 28 • 3:33 AM EST • Sports • thebiglead.com
Dynamite Entertainment April 2026 Full Solicits: ThunderHawks

Dynamite Entertainment's full April 2026 solicits include the launch of three series as part of the ThunderCats X SilverHawks crossover event

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Jan 26 • 8:57 AM EST • Entertainment • bleedingcool.com
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I Don’t Wanna Gatekeep, So I’m Putting These 27 Cool Things On Your Radar

This is me being nice, so...you're welcome or whatever.

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Jan 25 • 8:01 PM EST • Technology • buzzfeed.com
Researchers fire back after scientist calls monumental studies into question: 'The science is absolutely clear'

"We might not have all the details boiled down yet, but that's not disputable."

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Jan 25 • 6:30 PM EST • Science • yahoo.com
Can Davos fix the 'insular' mindset that's dominating business? It's a place to start

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Jan 23 • 6:04 AM EST • Business • fortune.com
Scientists discover concerning substances making way into food chain: 'Serious health risks'

"Disproportionately high exposure."

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Jan 22 • 8:00 PM EST • Science • yahoo.com
Albany Entertainment Centre Chooses Anolis

Albany Entertainment Centre (AEC) is a contemporary performing arts and events venue famous for its stunningly cool architectural design, located on the waterfront in Albany, about 420 km south‑eas | Albany Entertainment Centre (AEC) upgrades the auditorium lighting of its main theatre space with Anolis Ambiane fixtures.

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Jan 22 • 4:41 AM EST • Entertainment • livedesignonline.com
5 Cool Costco Finds That Can Help You Build Your Own Retro Arcade

There are many items available at Costco, which are perfect for a home arcade. These include remote-control string lights, wall decor, and gaming machines.

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Jan 20 • 10:47 AM EST • Technology • bgr.com
The entry-level squeeze: Small businesses pulling back from hiring new grads

Small businesses are cooling on entry-level hiring—and the Class of 2026 may feel the chill. A national survey reviewed by Fast Company finds that firms with fewer than 500 employees are 30% more likely than larger employers to say they won’t hire recent graduates this year, marking the steepest expected pullback in more than a […]

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Jan 19 • 4:04 PM EST • Business • businessreport.com
RedMagic relaunches powerful OLED gaming tablet with new version

RedMagic has kicked off 2026 by refreshing one of its popular gaming tablets. Available to order globally, the new model adopts a golden finish with a gold-plated cooling system and sapphire glass back plate to distinguish itself from RedMagic's original models.

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Jan 19 • 2:02 PM EST • Technology • notebookcheck.net
Screens on GPUs simply aren't enough, ZALMAN puts a screen on VGA support

ZALMAN puts an LCD screen on a GPU support, costs only $12 PC cases and coolers keep adding small displays. ZALMAN is now putting one on a GPU anti-sag

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Jan 19 • 7:00 AM EST • Technology • videocardz.com
Terrifying Photo from the Minneapolis ICE Protests Will Have You Shopping for Leicas

A very cool new way to stress test your $4600 camera.

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Jan 17 • 3:01 PM EST • Technology • gizmodo.com
NIL regulations for college athletes face hurdles in Congress

A bill introduced last year sought to cool off the arms race in college sports, but the measure has hit a roadblock in Congress

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Jan 16 • 5:00 PM EST • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com
Mariners Reacts Survey: 42 days till Spring

As the holidays wind down and we return to the humdrum of normal life, it’s nice to be able to look forward to the start of spring training, only a short time away. While it is still the offseason and there are still plenty of talented players available, the market tends to cool down around […]

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Jan 15 • 1:09 PM EST • Sports • lookoutlanding.com
The 4 Coolest Tech Innovations From CES 2026 You Need To Check Out

Among the new technologies at CES 2026, the TCL SQD-Mini LED TV, Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable laptop, Jackery Solar Mars Bot, and Nvidia DLSS 4.5 stand out.

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Jan 15 • 9:17 AM EST • Technology • bgr.com
New research challenges the cold dark matter assumption

Dark matter, one of the Universe’s greatest mysteries, may have been born blazing hot instead of cold and sluggish as scientists long believed. New research shows that dark matter particles could have been moving near the speed of light shortly after the Big Bang, only to cool down later and still help form galaxies. By focusing on a chaotic early era known as post-inflationary reheating, researchers reveal that “red-hot” dark matter could survive long enough to become the calm, structure-building force we see today.

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Jan 14 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Jeff Ruby restaurant group settles tip, wage lawsuit for $1.5 million

Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment is settling a class-action lawsuit from former employees who say they were not paid tips they earned.

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Jan 12 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • cincinnati.com
Supermicro SYS-E403-14B-FRN2T Review The Super Cool 1P Edge Server

In our Supermicro SYS-E403-14B-FRN2T review, we take a look at what might be the coolest edge server featuring Intel Xeon 6 and NICs or GPUs

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Jan 11 • 10:22 PM EST • Technology • servethehome.com
Goodwill shopper sparks outrage after sharing photos of local store's shelves: 'Is this normal?'

"They never clean, they never organize."

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Jan 11 • 9:15 PM EST • Technology • yahoo.com
Power Supplies and CPU Coolers are Next For Price Hikes, 6-10% Increase Expected

With the cycle of DRAM and GPUs becoming more expensive just beginning, it seems the next step in the price increase trend is the most basic PC building parts like power supplies and CPU coolers. According to Guangzhou Xinhongzheng Electronic Technology Co., Ltd, a leading electronics manufacturer i...

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Jan 11 • 10:27 AM EST • Technology • techpowerup.com
After RAM and SSDs, PSUs and CPU coolers are next in line for price hikes

After RAM and SSD prices surged due to the AI boom, power supplies and CPU coolers now appear to be next in line for price increases.

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Jan 11 • 7:20 AM EST • Technology • notebookcheck.net
Power supplies and CPU coolers may be next for price increases (6-10%), distributor letter claims

Chinese notice warns of higher PSU and cooler costs as raw material prices rise Image Credit: Hardware Canucks, ASUS The screenshot shows a letter from

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Jan 11 • 7:00 AM EST • Technology • videocardz.com
5 ground-breaking — and quirky — products from the 2026 CES

From a lollipop that lets you taste sound to a Tamagotchi style AI pet that physically grows, here are the coolest tech you could get your hands on.

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Jan 10 • 6:06 AM EST • Technology • businessinsider.com
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5 ground-breaking — and quirky — products from the 2026 CES

From a lollipop that lets you taste sound to a Tamagotchi style AI pet that physically grows, here are the coolest tech you could get your hands on.

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Jan 10 • 6:06 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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A galaxy cluster hotter than the surface of the sun is shocking researchers : Short Wave

Most astronomers agree that young galaxy clusters should be relatively cool compared to older ones. But researchers recently found a very young cluster that’s hotter than the surface of the sun. More on why the finding is so shocking, plus elephant’s remarkable sniffing abilities and a new discovery about butterfly migration in this episode of Short Wave. Interested in more science news? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.

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Jan 9 • 3:00 AM EST • Science • npr.org
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The coolest laptops we saw at CES 2026

New chips, new form factors, and some new concepts.

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Jan 8 • 3:20 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Saks Global's near bankruptcy is the result of risky dealmaking—and a neglect of business basics

Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune.

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Jan 8 • 5:20 AM EST • Business • fortune.com
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These Are the Coolest Laptops We've Seen at CES 2026

Laptops this year will get new processors, but many computer makers are turning back the clock with designs that are easier to repair and upgrade.

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Jan 7 • 6:30 PM EST • Technology • cnet.com
Tarantula with XXL genitalia, 'death ball' sponge among cool species of 2025

A spider with extraordinary genitalia, a carnivorous caterpillar that wears its prey's body parts, and a tiny opossum are among the cool new species described by science in 2025.

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Jan 7 • 4:00 AM EST • Science • cbc.ca
Ugreen is now selling an AI NAS with more RAM than my desktop

Your personal version of Google Photos, and more.

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Jan 6 • 8:00 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
CES 2026: HP says the HyperX Omen Max 16 is the most powerful 16-inch gaming laptop in the world

At CES 2026, HyperX showcased what its calling the most powerful 16-inch laptop in the world, but only among systems without external cooling.

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Jan 5 • 6:00 PM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Meet The Moonfish, The World's Only Warm-Blooded Fish That’s 5°C Hotter Than Its Environment

"This is a cool innovation by these animals that gives them a competitive edge."

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Jan 5 • 11:39 AM EST • Science • iflscience.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
NY touts new mandates for health insurers. Here's what they must cover

New York laws that took effect Jan. 1 require health insurers to cover breast cancer screening, EpiPens and scalp cooling for chemotherapy patients.

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Jan 4 • 3:00 AM EST • Health • lohud.com
10 Of The Coolest New Gadgets You'll Want For Your Desk

These cool gadgets can help turn a standard workstation into a setup that gets you excited to start your day.

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Jan 3 • 10:02 AM EST • Technology • bgr.com
31 Of The Biggest And Coolest 2026 Games We Can't Wait To Play

Grand Theft Auto 6, Wolverine, Slay The Spire 2, Resident Evil Requiem, and much, much more are set to arrive this year

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Jan 2 • 3:40 PM EST • Technology • kotaku.com
IHOP at Gateway Blvd gets a health score of 70 after dead roach, expired milk discovered

The IHOP on Gateway Boulevard has received a health inspection score of 70 due to violations including, but not limited to, contaminated eggs and a dead roach found in the cooler.

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Jan 2 • 12:00 PM EST • Health • wtoc.com
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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Fun Delaware events to hit up in January 2026

If you're tired of being bored in Delaware, you can try some of these cool events in January 2026, from a Winterfest to a Bee Gees sing-along

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Jan 1 • 4:20 AM EST • Entertainment • delawareonline.com
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US government employee shares photo of shocking scene at workplace: 'Unfortunately, I don't think this is a unique story'

E-waste like this is a major problem for the Earth.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 5:30 AM EST • Technology • yahoo.com
The 5 coolest entertainment innovations of 2025

From a TV that creates color in a totally different way to room-aware surround sound.

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Dec 30, 2025 • 2:00 PM EST • Entertainment • popsci.com
5 Cool Things You Didn't Know Your Amazon Fire TV Stick Could Do

If you've been using the Amazon Fire TV Stick just for entertainment, you might be missing out on features like secret shortcuts and Bluetooth connectivity.

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Dec 28, 2025 • 11:17 AM EST • Technology • bgr.com
MQTT Pager Build Is Bringing Beepers Back

Pagers were once a great way to get a message to someone out in public; they just had to be cool enough to have one. These days, they’re mostly the preserve of doctors and a few other niche o…

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Dec 25, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Technology • hackaday.com
A surprising brain cleanup reduced epileptic seizures and restored memory

A new study suggests temporal lobe epilepsy may be linked to early aging of certain brain cells. When researchers removed these aging cells in mice, seizures dropped, memory improved, and some animals avoided epilepsy altogether. The treatment used drugs already known to science, raising the possibility of quicker translation to people. The results offer new hope for patients who do not respond to existing medications.

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Dec 25, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Arts & Entertainment looks back at 2025

As we wind down another trip around the sun, dear readers, let’s take a look back at what the world of local Arts & Entertainment gave us in 2025. From cool art exhibits to a resident appearing in...

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Dec 25, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Entertainment • durangoherald.com
Football gossip: Guehi, Rashford, Strand Larsen, Dragusin, Tavares, Gila, Guilherme

Barcelona cool their interest in Marc Guehi after meeting his agents, but Marcus Rashford wants to remain at the Spanish club, and Crystal Palace rival West Ham for Wolves' Jorgen Strand Larsen, plus more.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 10:35 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
Nine mental-health tips for a happier 2026

Regardless of any resolutions you may have for 2026, one thing is for sure: Everyone wants to have a happy new year.While losing weight or saving money may be great goals, the most straightforward path to happiness is caring for your mental and emotional health. A robust body of research shows that simple cognitive and behavioral strategies can reliably boost happiness and reduce stress – and they’re generally free and accessible to all.These strategies don’t have to be super time-consuming, but they do require intention: They only work if you do them.Here, psychologist Valentina Ogaryan, PhD, clinical director of the Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology, shares her top tips for cultivating more calm, centeredness and happiness in the new year (or anytime):Make time for playPlay isn’t just for kids, and it’s far from frivolous. The National Institute for Play says engaging in silliness, fun and just-for-pleasure activities reduces stress and increases optimism and resilience. A recent review also found that play improves mental health.“Adults can benefit from play as much as children,” Dr. Ogaryan says, “not just as a reward, but something that helps regulate.”So go ahead and dance with your dog, build something with Legos, tell a joke, sing karaoke or do anything else that feels like fun. Don’t worry about being productive, just enjoy yourself. And, if you can, opt for more analog play, Dr. Ogaryan suggests, as a respite from our ever-more-digital world. Move your bodyWhether you dance, ski, do yoga, play pickleball, ride a bike, roller-skate, hike or lift weights, physical movement benefits overall happiness and well-being. A 2018 review study of more than 1.2 million adults in the U.S. found that doing any kind of exercise was “significantly and meaningfully associated” with better self-reported mental health.The sweet spot was 45 minutes of movement three to five times a week, but even short bursts of physical activity can boost brain health, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.“Movement helps support mood and regulate the nervous system,” Dr. Ogaryan says.Plus: exercise can improve sleep quality, and sleep is essential for mental health.Prioritize sleep“Sleep plays a major role in managing stress,” Dr. Ogaryan says. Research shows that lack of sufficient sleep increases the risk of various diseases, including depression.While stress can interfere with sleep, practicing good sleep hygiene can make logging ZZ’s easier. That means maintaining a consistent bedtime; keeping the bedroom cool, dark and quiet; and avoiding social media, news and stimulating shows before bed.Consume lessWe live in a consumer culture, inundated by endless streams of content and advertising everywhere we go, which makes it easy to get overstimulated.“Something really helpful for stress reduction is to simply consume less,” Dr. Ogaryan says – less news, less social media, less information, less noise, less screen time. “It’s about reducing the input,” she says.Consider setting a maximum number of news articles per day, for example, or a time limit on scrolling. Maybe even go device free for an afternoon or a whole day.Practice present-moment awarenessWith so much coming at us all the time, focusing on the here and now can make life feel more manageable, Dr. Ogaryan says: “When everything feels super overwhelming, when everything feels larger than life, let’s make our world a little bit smaller for that moment in time.”She suggests taking things one day, or even one hour, at a time. Ask yourself: What’s my next right action? Release the need to know how everything turns out and liberate yourself from having to handle everything right now. Let the future take care of itself and just focus on the current moment. Then the next one. Have a daily anchorFrom work to the daily commute to family and life responsibilities, our days can feel jam-packed. Dr. Ogaryan recommends creating a centering daily anchor that can fit into even the busiest day.Maybe it’s a 10-minute walk during your lunch break or mindfully enjoying your coffee in the morning. Let your anchor adapt to your needs each day, she says, but be intentional about using that time to ground yourself and calm your nervous system. You might even say to yourself, “I choose this walk to help me become centered,” or “My day already feels stressful, so I’m going to take the next 10 minutes to enjoy this cup of coffee, feel the warm mug in my hand and just be present.” Having an anchor won’t erase the busy-ness from your day, but it will allow you to approach it more calmly.Be kind to yourselfMost of us have a harsh inner critic in our heads who works overtime. But that critical voice only increases our stress, triggering the same fight-or-flight response as caustic words from another person.To feel happier, we need to replace that inner critic with a kinder, more compassionate voice, Dr. Ogaryan says. Studies show that self-compassion is a source of eudaimonic happiness – the kind of happiness associated with purpose and meaning in life.While our knee-jerk reaction may be to self-criticize – “How could you let it get to this point? You didn’t manage your time well and now the project is going to be late. You’re so inept.” – we fare better mentally by treating ourselves with kindness, like we would a friend. That might sound like, “You’ve got a lot on your plate, but you are capable and you’ll get it done. I believe in you.”We may think that speaking kindly to ourselves means letting ourselves off the hook, so we end up becoming lazy do-nothings. But research shows the opposite: People who are self-compassionate are more likely to try harder in the face of failure and ultimately reach their goals.You can thank your inner critic for its good intentions, but resolve to talk to yourself in a kind, compassionate voice.Connect with othersHumans are social animals built for connection. Stress can be isolating and cause us to withdraw, but connecting with others is a salve for the psyche, Dr. Ogaryan says.“We know that not all relationships are always easy, but if we can think about intentional, nourishing connection – even in really small doses – it could really help center us,” she says.Take a moment to laugh with your colleagues, hug your pet, have a conversation with a friend or smile at the barista making your coffee. A study found that even tiny interactions with casual acquaintances and strangers decreases loneliness and improves happiness and well-being.Seek supportIf you try these practices and happiness remains elusive, or if you can’t access the wherewithal to follow these tips, seek support from your physician or a therapist. Mental health conditions are among the most common health issues in the U.S. and around the world – more prevalent than diabetes or heart disease. 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Global warming could trigger the next ice age

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Dec 21, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
These 8 beauty, fashion, and lifestyle items are already shaping the 2026 aesthetic

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Health care is 'engine' of the job market — and that's risky for the economy

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Expert issues warning about future of entertainment following $1B Disney investment: 'People are … not just going to want [this]'

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Charlie’s Beat: Bringing poetry to the people

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Fowler in his pomp - on this day in 1995

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Science has always been marketed, from 18th-century coffeehouse demos of Newton's ideas to today's TikTok explainers

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Why Porsche Switched From Air-Cooled To Water-Cooled Engines

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‘We are more successful than they wanted us to be’: Chloe Kelly on team squabbles, scoring that penalty and surviving sport’s gender wars

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Warren Buffett watchers weigh in on Todd Combs' surprise exit

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Business leaders make their 2026 predictions for the Magnificent 7: ‘I’d rather be in Jensen’s seat than anywhere else’

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