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Hopkinton Today for Monday, Feb. 2: HHS students gear up for Science and Engineering Fair on Wednesday

Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo

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Feb 2 • 6:25 AM EST • Science • hopkintonindependent.com
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DOE scientists blasted climate report ordered up by boss

Secretary Chris Wright handpicked five climate contrarians to write about global warming. Department experts pushed back on the findings.

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Feb 2 • 6:17 AM EST • Science • eenews.net
We’re All Being Played By Metrics

A new book explores what we lose when we’re always keeping score—at work, in life, even within ourselves. Can games help set us free?

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Feb 2 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • sciencefriday.com
Study Reveals a Turning Point When Men's Heart Attack Risk Accelerates

It's much earlier than women.

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Feb 2 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • sciencealert.com
Column | I’m an oncologist. Here’s what the science says about cancer and supplements.

Most dietary supplements are not harmful. Some, however, should be treated with caution when it comes to cancer, especially in certain populations of people.

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Feb 2 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • washingtonpost.com
Newsom leads resistance to RFK Jr.’s public health upheaval

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is making California the frontline in the resistance to the Trump administration’s revamped healthcare policies under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, in what…

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Feb 2 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • thehill.com
PBMs hit by Trump transparency rule

Drug supply chain middlemen would have to disclose financial dealings with drugmakers, pharmacies and others.

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Feb 2 • 5:40 AM EST • Health • axios.com
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Most Baltimore County teachers are ready to teach science of reading. What about yours?

The phonics-forward method backed by brain science is what education leaders hope will bring Maryland back to its heyday.

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Feb 2 • 5:30 AM EST • Science • thebanner.com
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Trump’s AI push exposes a divide in the MAGA movement

There is a growing fault line within Trump’s coalition over how aggressively to unleash a technology that is rapidly reshaping the economy and society.

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Feb 2 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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The Science of Memory Goes to School

The distinction between what is true and what we remember complicates the work of education

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Feb 2 • 5:00 AM EST • Science • educationnext.org
Using generative AI to help scientists synthesize complex materials

Generative AI models have been used to create enormous libraries of theoretical materials that could help solve all kinds of problems. Now, scientists just have to figure out how to make them. In many ...

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Feb 2 • 5:00 AM EST • Science • phys.org
How generative AI can help scientists synthesize complex materials

DiffSyn, a computer model developed by MIT researchers, suggests promising ways to synthesize new materials for faster experimentation.

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Feb 2 • 5:00 AM EST • Science • news.mit.edu
'They've probably been untouched for 49 million years': The New Mexico cave expanding our search for alien life

In one of the most baffling discoveries of the last decade, scientists have found a clue in a cave to how life might survive in deep space without light.

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Feb 2 • 5:00 AM EST • Science • bbc.com
Help scientists document Midwest light pollution by looking at Orion

More people participating in the citizen science project Globe At Night could help fill gaps in what astronomers know about the extent of skyglow.

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Feb 2 • 5:00 AM EST • Science • kcur.org
Geneva campus moves ahead with major science center buildout

A major new science complex is taking shape in Geneva as Hobart and William Smith Colleges finalize plans for the Fish Center for the Sciences, a four-story facility designed to bring multiple STEM disciplines under one roof. With design work nearly complete, the $25 million project marks one of the largest academic investments in the… MoreGeneva campus moves ahead with major science center buildout

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Feb 2 • 3:51 AM EST • Science • fingerlakes1.com
Bridging the STEM Gap: Women, Science, and Why Prevention Starts with Equity

Women’s inclusion in STEM is critical for ethical AI, equitable health systems and social justice – data shows closing the gap transforms society.

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Feb 2 • 2:54 AM EST • Science • dianova.org
US can’t isolate itself from the world of science

If things continue on the current trajectory, we will soon lack the ability to understand what the advances in science developed elsewhere mean and how we might exploit them.

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Feb 2 • 2:20 AM EST • Science • bostonglobe.com
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VASVIK's Annual Industrial Research Awards: Celebrating Indian scientists for their innovation and achievements

VIVIDHLAXI AUDYOGIK SAMSHODHAN VIKAS KENDRA (VASVIK) hosted its 51st Annual Industrial Research Awards on January 31, 2026, at B. J. Hall, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai. BK Radhika Didi, Brahma Kumari, and Lord Dr Frank Mentrup, Mayor of Karlsruhe, Germany, honoured the event as Chief Guests.

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Feb 2 • 2:14 AM EST • Science • finance.yahoo.com
Pittsburgh's Kamin Science Center up for Best Science Museum in USA Today's 10Best awards
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Feb 2 • 1:13 AM EST • Science • cbsnews.com
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Did artificial intelligence really drive layoffs at Amazon and other firms? It can be hard to tell

When Amazon announced it was cutting 16,000 corporate jobs, many assumed it was the latest phase of CEO Andy Jassy’s push to reduce the corporate workforce as AI brings more efficiency gains.

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Feb 2 • 1:00 AM EST • Business • seattletimes.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
Hundreds attend South Bend mental health event urging funding for crisis platform

Hundreds from the St. Joseph County community gathered at the Islamic Society of Michiana's Community Hall in South Bend on Sunday to celebrate the community's

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Feb 1 • 10:35 PM EST • Health • wsbt.com
Surgeons Kept a Man Alive With No Lungs For 48 Hours. Here's How.

The impossible made possible.

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Feb 1 • 10:10 PM EST • Science • sciencealert.com
DHL Health Logistics Singapore Expands Capabilities to Elevate Life Science & Healthcare Logistics

DHL Group has announced the expansion of its life sciences arm—DHL Health Logistics—with the development of a €10 million Pharmaceutical Hub in Singapore. This investment bolsters regional Life Sciences and Healthcare (LSHC) infrastructure.

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Feb 1 • 9:00 PM EST • Science • finance.yahoo.com
A happy merger of science and the arts is happening again at Florida State University

The Festival of the Creative Arts aims to explore the many ways the two disciplines intersect and interact.

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Feb 1 • 7:59 PM EST • Science • news.wfsu.org
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DiffSyn: a generative diffusion approach to materials synthesis planning

Nature Computational Science - A generative AI approach is developed for predicting materials synthesis recipes—a complex challenge in materials science. Using this approach, the authors...

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Feb 1 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • nature.com
The tension between big team science and colonial power dynamics

Nature Human Behaviour - Big team science promises to globalize the social behavioural sciences. However, without structural reform, it will reproduce a research model in which data are gathered...

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Feb 1 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • nature.com
A tiny light trap could unlock million qubit quantum computers

A new light-based breakthrough could help quantum computers finally scale up. Stanford researchers created miniature optical cavities that efficiently collect light from individual atoms, allowing many qubits to be read at once. The team has already demonstrated working arrays with dozens and even hundreds of cavities. The approach could eventually support massive quantum networks with millions of qubits.

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Feb 1 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Girls Lead the Way at Assumption Catholic School Science Fair

Eighth grade students finished off the year by showcasing their creativity and scientific aptitude during Assumption Catholic School’s annual Science Fair. Held on Dec. 11, the fair granted...

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Feb 1 • 6:17 PM EST • Science • residentnews.net
STEM students gather on campus to participate in annual Science Olympiad

Middle and high schoolers from around the country traveled to Purdue’s campus for the invitational competition of the Science Olympiad. Students participated in events, practicals, and exams on various STEM-related topics to prepare for further competitions and expand their scientific expertise.

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Feb 1 • 5:58 PM EST • Science • purdueexponent.org
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The Master’s University Grad Published in International Science Journal

Claire Burke

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Feb 1 • 3:51 PM EST • Science • santaclaritamagazine.com
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Do scientists follow the data

Personal feelings about immigration subtly influenced how 71 teams of academics analysed the same figures in a study

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Feb 1 • 2:55 PM EST • Science • thetimes.com
Scientists’ political views change how they interpret identical data

Personal feelings about immigration subtly influenced how 71 teams of academics analysed the same figures in a study

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Feb 1 • 2:55 PM EST • Science • thetimes.com
INTERVIEW: Winter at Science Museum of Minnesota

There's a whole lot happening at the Science Museum of Minnesota, with multiple programs for visitors of all ages starting this month.

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Feb 1 • 2:02 PM EST • Science • kstp.com
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Showcasing science to board members

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio – Youngsters at Independence Middle School took their science knowledge directly to the board of education.

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Feb 1 • 1:27 PM EST • Science • cleveland.com
Elmore County District Science Fair Draws Record Middle School Participation, Advances Students To Regionals - Elmore-Autauga News

Amanda Pevey

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Feb 1 • 1:21 PM EST • Science • elmoreautauganews.com
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The Science of “the Giggle”: Why Laboratory Rats Love Being Tickled

If you think laughter and comedy are reserved strictly for humans, you’d be wrong. A study in the late 1990s showed that creatures like rats emit ultrasonic vocalizations while playing with or anticipating the opportunity to play with other rats. To make matters sillier, rats emitted similar vocalizations when they were subjected to manual somatosensory

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Feb 1 • 11:30 AM EST • Science • a-z-animals.com
Science Sunday: The power of atmospheric pressure

Science Central brought the Magdeburg Hemispheres to First News Weekends to show the power of atmospheric pressure.

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Feb 1 • 10:01 AM EST • Science • wane.com
Connecticut Science Center temporarily closed due to burst pipe

The Connecticut Science Center is closed on Sunday due to a pipe burst in the building, the science center announced. “Our team has been working tirelessly to clean and restore the affected a…

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Feb 1 • 9:52 AM EST • Science • courant.com
Deflated: Israeli scientists find Jupiter is smaller than previously thought

Using data from NASA's Juno spacecraft, Weizmann Institute of Science researchers make most precise measurement to date, say the gas giant is thinner and flatter than believed

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Feb 1 • 9:04 AM EST • Science • timesofisrael.com
US committee is reconsidering all vaccine recommendations

Move is dramatic departure for advisory group under Kirk Milhoan, who says he doesn’t like the term ‘established science’

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Feb 1 • 8:00 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
Florida’s silent storm: Inside new science exposing how humidity can escalate a heat wave

A UF team has developed a measure of heat waves that considers how long the heat lasts and how far it spreads.

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Feb 1 • 8:00 AM EST • Science • theinvadingsea.com
A complete, science-backed guide to getting bigger pecs

Which exercises are most effective for your pecs? What to know.

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Feb 1 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • usatoday.com
The Da Vinci Science Center fell short of its first year attendance goals in downtown Allentown. Can it get back on track?

Nearing two years in its downtown Allentown location, the Da Vinci Science Center is “experiencing growing pains,” as it fell short of its projected visitor goals.

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Feb 1 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • mcall.com
Baby dinosaurs were the backbone of the Jurassic food chain

Despite growing into the largest animals ever to walk on land, sauropods began life small, exposed, and alone. Fossil evidence suggests their babies were frequently eaten by multiple predators, making them a key part of the Jurassic food chain. This steady supply of easy prey may explain why early predators thrived without needing extreme hunting adaptations. The findings offer a rare glimpse into how dinosaur ecosystems truly worked.

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Feb 1 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
750-year-old Indian poems reveal a landscape scientists got wrong

Old Indian poems and folk songs are revealing a surprising truth about the land. Scientists found that descriptions of thorny trees and open grasslands in texts written as far back as the 1200s closely match today’s savannas in western India. This suggests these landscapes are ancient and natural—not ruined forests. The discovery could reshape how conservation and tree-planting efforts are planned.

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Feb 1 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Alzheimer’s scrambles memories while the brain rests

When the brain rests, it usually replays recent experiences to strengthen memory. Scientists found that in Alzheimer’s-like mice, this replay still occurs — but the signals are jumbled and poorly coordinated. As a result, memory-supporting brain cells lose their stability, and the animals struggle to remember where they’ve been.

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Feb 1 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
“Existential risk” – Why scientists are racing to define consciousness

Scientists warn that rapid advances in AI and neurotechnology are outpacing our understanding of consciousness, creating serious ethical risks. New research argues that developing scientific tests for awareness could transform medicine, animal welfare, law, and AI development. But identifying consciousness in machines, brain organoids, or patients could also force society to rethink responsibility, rights, and moral boundaries. The question of what it means to be conscious has never been more urgent—or more unsettling.

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Feb 1 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Science & Medicine: The biostatisticians who drive medical research

From COVID-19 research to Parkinson's disease therapies, these statistical experts turn numbers into answers, helping doctors make evidence-based decisions that improve patient care.

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Feb 1 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • tpr.org
Scientists finally may know why kidney patients die of heart disease

More than half of people with advanced kidney disease develop cardiovascular problems. A new study finds that diseased kidneys release tiny particles that are toxic to the heart.

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Feb 1 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
The best new popular science books of February 2026

Readers are spoiled for choice when it comes to popular science reading this month, with new titles by major names including Maggie Aderin and Michael Pollan

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Feb 1 • 5:00 AM EST • Science • newscientist.com
Is it really possible to 'bank' sleep for later?

From helping you to focus more to improving sports performance, some scientists believe 'depositing' sleep for later use can bring a range of benefits.

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Feb 1 • 5:00 AM EST • Technology • bbc.com
World Laureates Summit: Can science give a blueprint for our future?

In a landmark convergence of intellect and governance, the World Laureates Summit (WLS) opens on Sunday in Dubai, gathering over 150 of the world's most eminent scientists, policymakers, and institutional leaders.Convened alongside the 2026 World Governments

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Feb 1 • 4:52 AM EST • Science • news.cgtn.com
The Science of the Modern Base Season: Why Zone 2 Isn’t Enough Anymore

It's important to keep working hard all through the year, avoiding a major reliance on Zone 2 training. This is why.

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Feb 1 • 4:31 AM EST • Technology • velo.outsideonline.com
Gossip: Magpies reject £20m bid for Willock

Fulham have had a £20m offer for Joe Willock rejected by Newcastle United, who will not sanction a move for the 26-year-old English midfielder unless they find a replacement. (Talksport)

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Feb 1 • 2:33 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
Connecticut Science Center closed Sunday due to burst pipe
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Jan 31 • 11:12 PM EST • Science • fox61.com
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Tenacia Biopharmaceuticals and Golden Age Health Partner to Commercialize ZTALMY® for CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder in Mainland China

SHANGHAI, February 01, 2026--GAH and Tenacia announce a China commercialization partnership for ZTALMY, the first approved therapy for CDKL5 deficiency disorder.

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Jan 31 • 8:00 PM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Connecticut Science Center temporarily closed for burst pipe

The Connecticut Science Center is temporarily closed for a burst pipe in the building.

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Jan 31 • 7:14 PM EST • Science • wfsb.com
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Scientists discover how to turn gut bacteria into anti-aging factories

Researchers found that small doses of an antibiotic can coax gut bacteria into producing a life-extending compound. In worms, this led to longer lifespans, while mice showed healthier cholesterol and insulin changes. Because the drug stays in the gut, it avoids toxic side effects. The study points to a new way of promoting health by targeting microbes rather than the body itself.

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Jan 31 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists discover hidden geometry that bends electrons like gravity

Researchers have discovered a hidden quantum geometry inside materials that subtly steers electrons, echoing how gravity warps light in space. Once thought to exist only on paper, this effect has now been observed experimentally in a popular quantum material. The finding reveals a new way to understand and control how materials conduct electricity and interact with light. It could help power future ultra-fast electronics and quantum technologies.

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Jan 31 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Why Minced Broccoli Might Be More Nutritious, According To Science

According to research, mincing broccoli activates enzymes that increases the amount of sulforaphane — a phytochemical with disease-fighting properties.

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Jan 31 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • thetakeout.com
The science of why chia seeds are a superfood

Chia seeds are full of fiber and protein. Here’s how to make them easier on your digestive tract.

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Jan 31 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • nationalgeographic.com
Community Message From NASA Planetary Science Analysis/Assessment Group Chairs (AGs)

NASA Planetary Science Analysis/Assessment Groups

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Jan 31 • 6:53 PM EST • Science • nasawatch.com
BREAKING: Police pursuit ends in arrest near Health, Science and Technology Building

An out-of-jurisdiction police pursuit ended in an arrest near the Health, Science and Technology Building, with officials saying there was no threat to the campus community.

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Jan 31 • 6:50 PM EST • Science • thebrownandwhite.com
Expired Cans of Salmon From Decades Ago Preserved a Huge Surprise

A real can of worms.

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Jan 31 • 5:44 PM EST • Science • sciencealert.com
Scott Galloway urges Big Tech boycott to influence Trump ICE policies

Small businesses struggled to observe the national shutdown to protest ICE. Here's why a boycott of companies like OpenAI and Amazon could be easier and more effective.

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Jan 31 • 4:45 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Giant Virus Discovered in Japanese Pond May Hint at Multicellular Life's Origins

Did viruses create us?

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Jan 31 • 4:00 PM EST • Science • sciencealert.com
Nevada Science Bowl to crown new champions for national competition

The 2026 Nevada Science Bowl took place on Jan. 31 at the College of Southern Nevada, North Las Vegas campus, featuring 24 teams from 20 high schools.Students

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Jan 31 • 3:05 PM EST • Science • news3lv.com
La. Art and Science Museum to celebrate Black History Month

The Louisiana Art and Science Museum will celebrate Black History Month with special events and a new exhibit.

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Jan 31 • 1:17 PM EST • Science • wafb.com
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Book Review: “Do Aliens Speak Physics?” asks whether science is truly universal or shaped by the limits of human experience

Andy Warner and Daniel Whiteson have created a witty, illustrated inquiry into what the search …

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Jan 31 • 12:30 PM EST • Science • nwprogressive.org
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In the latest Epstein files are famous names and new details about an earlier investigation

Newly disclosed government files on Jeffrey Epstein show authorities thought they were close to indicting the wealthy financier on sex crimes nearly two decades ago, before that investigation was suddenly scrapped.

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Jan 31 • 12:28 PM EST • Politics • ksat.com
Albino or Leucistic? The Science Behind America’s “White Raccoons”

Imagine that you’re taking an evening stroll in the woods. All of a sudden, you spot a flash of color and two glowing eyes. The furry animal looks like a raccoon, but its all-white fur says otherwise. There’s no black fur and the bandit mask is missing entirely; only snow-white hair. What you’ve just observed

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Jan 31 • 11:00 AM EST • Science • a-z-animals.com
When the Doctor Needs a Checkup

The physician work force is aging fast, and some hospitals now require that older clinicians undergo testing for cognitive decline. Many have resisted.

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Jan 31 • 10:25 AM EST • Health • nytimes.com
CVS Health Faces Antitrust Scrutiny As Valuation Flags Undervaluation Risk

U.S. House Judiciary Committee alleges CVS Health restricted independent pharmacies from using competing digital pharmacy hubs. The investigation cites cease and desist letters and network rule changes as potential antitrust issues. CVS Health disputes the findings and says some policies have been revised. For investors watching CVS Health (NYSE:CVS), the focus is shifting to regulatory risk around how its pharmacy network operates. The company’s shares closed at $74.52, with a return of...

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Jan 31 • 10:10 AM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
We’ve got rhythm — but why? What science can explain about dance

Dancing uses overlooked senses and may tie to our deep evolutionary past. Knowing that can only make it more magical.

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Jan 31 • 9:30 AM EST • Science • mercurynews.com
Florida Panthers players partner with Museum of Discovery and Science for ‘Hockey: Faster than Ever’ exhibit - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Several Florida Panthers players showed up to unveil the newest exhibit at the Museum of Discovery and Science in FortRead More

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Jan 31 • 8:48 AM EST • Science • wsvn.com
A $40 Billion Idea to Keep One Glacier From Flooding the Earth

Scientists have long opposed polar geoengineering. Some now believe it will be necessary.

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Jan 31 • 8:00 AM EST • Science • theatlantic.com
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Carbon Dioxide 'Pulses' Clears Toxins From Parkinson's Brains in Recent Study

A tantalizing possibility.

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Jan 31 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencealert.com
Scientists finally explain statin muscle pain

Statins are a cornerstone of heart health, but muscle pain and weakness cause many patients to quit taking them. Scientists have now identified the precise molecular trigger behind these side effects. They found that statins jam open a critical muscle protein, causing a toxic calcium leak. The discovery could lead to safer statins that keep their life-saving benefits without the muscle damage.

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Jan 31 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Electric fields flip the rules of water chemistry

nside electrochemical devices, strong electric fields dramatically alter how water molecules behave. New research shows that these fields speed up water dissociation not by lowering energy costs, but by increasing molecular disorder once ions form. The reaction becomes entropy-driven—exactly the opposite of what happens in ordinary water. The findings also reveal that intense fields can push water from neutral to highly acidic, with major implications for hydrogen production.

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Science news this week: 'Cloud People' tomb found in Mexico, pancreatic cancer breakthrough, and the AI swarms poised to take over social media

Jan. 31, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

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Jan 31 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • livescience.com
Ancient tools in China are forcing scientists to rethink early humans

Archaeologists in central China have uncovered evidence that early humans were far more inventive than long assumed. Excavations at the Xigou site reveal advanced stone tools, including the earliest known examples of tools fitted with handles in East Asia, dating back as far as 160,000 years. These discoveries show that ancient populations in the region carefully planned, crafted, and adapted their tools to meet changing environments.

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Jan 31 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
How gene loss and monogamy built termite mega societies

Termites did not evolve complex societies by adding new genetic features. Instead, scientists found that they became more social by shedding genes tied to competition and independence. A shift to monogamy removed the need for sperm competition, while food sharing shaped who became workers or future kings and queens. Together, these changes helped termites build colonies that can number in the millions.

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Jan 31 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Dismissing 49ers’ EMF injury theory as ‘junk science’ misses the point

A power substation situated a stone’s throw from the 49ers’ practice field and training facilities is ground zero for a buzz that won’t go away as Levi’s Stadium prepares to host Super Bowl...

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Jan 31 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sfchronicle.com
This Week in Science: Meat-Eater Longevity, Space Viruses, And More!

Our weekly science news roundup.

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Jan 31 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • sciencealert.com
Student scientists share findings at 25th High School Science & Engineering Fair

Three hundred students from Westfield HIgh School and Westfield Technical Academy presented their science and engineering projects in the WHS auditorium to over 100 judges; scientists, industry professionals and educators with backgrounds in science and engineering at the 25th annual High School Science and Engineering Fair on Jan. 29.

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Jan 31 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • masslive.com
30% More Efficient? The Math Behind Aero vs. Steel

The data is clear: Aerodynamics provided a massive efficiency gain, allowing me to match a significantly stronger rider on the flats. Here is the math, plus the latest on the Vingegaard fan crash.

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Jan 31 • 5:30 AM EST • Technology • velo.outsideonline.com
Healing Childhood Trauma: What Science Says About Breaking the Cycle

Decades after a landmark study showed the lasting health effects of such trauma, researchers are finding ways to guard against enduring harm.

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Jan 31 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • nytimes.com
Figure skating great Gracie Gold remains a champion as an Olympic mental health ambassador, and other thoughts

Gold is an important voice in the work to remove stigmas about mental health and to coach young athletes in more healthful ways.

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Jan 31 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • bostonglobe.com
The Science Behind a Great Guacamole

Guacamole is a game-day favorite, but what does it take to perfect it? Researchers at UC Riverside are peeling back the science of what makes a great avocado and how to turn it into a winning bowl of guacamole.

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Jan 30 • 9:35 PM EST • Science • news.ucr.edu
Judge blocks additional citizenship provisions in latest setback to Trump's election executive order

A federal judge has blocked certain federal agencies from requesting citizenship status when distributing voter registration forms

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Jan 30 • 7:59 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
What 20 years of Arctic report cards can tell us about our changing planet

In 2006, scientists released the first version of the Arctic Report Card, now a staple at the Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union.

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Jan 30 • 7:51 PM EST • Science • adn.com
How PFAS harm our health — and why they’re everywhere

What do non-stick pans, firefighting foam and many of our couches, carpets and cosmetics have in common? They’re all made with PFAS. The so-called forever chemicals helped spur innovation, but they’re also insidious to human health. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores these chemicals and how we can protect ourselves with investigative journalist Mariah Blake and scientist Laurel Schaider.

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Jan 30 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • pbs.org
How PFAS harm our health — and why they're everywhere

What do non-stick pans, firefighting foam and many of our couches, carpets and cosmetics have in common? They’re all made with PFAS. The so-called forever chemicals helped spur innovation, but they’re also insidious to human health. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores these chemicals and how we can protect ourselves with investigative journalist Mariah Blake and scientist Laurel Schaider.

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Jan 30 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • pbs.org
Scientists Identified a New Blood Group After 50-Year Mystery

A medical breakthrough that could save lives.

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Jan 30 • 5:43 PM EST • Science • sciencealert.com
January 30, 2026

A flu variant called subclade K emerged too late to be fully covered by this year’s vaccine. But the flu shot can still help protect you. Plus, a new study suggests dogs began to diversify about 11,000 years earlier than we thought. And, in turbulent times, it helps to hear stories of resilience. What can we learn from 3.5 billion-year-old bacteria that eat light?

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Jan 30 • 4:00 PM EST • Science • sciencefriday.com
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UNT Health Fort Worth launches institute focused on the science of the senses

Researchers at the University of North Texas Health Fort Worth want to unpack how the brain pulls off those sensory feats through a new research center.

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Jan 30 • 3:26 PM EST • Science • dallasnews.com
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UNT Health Fort Worth launches institute focused on the science of the senses

Researchers at the University of North Texas Health Fort Worth want to unpack how the brain pulls off those sensory feats through a new research center.

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Jan 30 • 3:26 PM EST • Health • dallasnews.com
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A Secret Panel to Question Climate Science Was Unlawful, Judge Rules

The researchers produced a report a that was central in a Trump administration effort to stop regulating climate pollution.

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Jan 30 • 2:57 PM EST • Science • nytimes.com
Amendment 42: Several Changes to F.10 PRISM

F.10 Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon (PRISM) solicits development and flight of a science-driven suite of instruments and

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Jan 30 • 2:33 PM EST • Science • science.nasa.gov