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Scientists discover vitamin B2 may help cancer cells survive

Scientists have uncovered a surprising dark side to vitamin B2: it may help cancer cells stay alive. The vitamin supports a cellular shield that protects tumors from ferroptosis, a form of programmed cell death linked to cancer suppression. In lab tests, researchers used a vitamin B2-like compound called roseoflavin to break down that protection and trigger cancer cell death.

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May 14 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
The brain’s “feel good” chemical may be secretly fueling tinnitus

Scientists have uncovered evidence that serotonin — the same brain chemical boosted by many antidepressants — may actually worsen tinnitus. Using advanced light-based brain stimulation in mice, researchers identified a serotonin-driven circuit linked directly to tinnitus-like behavior. The findings may explain why some people experience louder ringing in their ears while taking SSRIs.

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May 14 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
A grad student’s wild idea sparks a major aging breakthrough

A casual conversation between graduate students helped spark a breakthrough in aging research at Mayo Clinic. Researchers discovered that tiny synthetic DNA molecules called aptamers can selectively attach to senescent “zombie cells,” which are linked to aging, cancer, and neurodegenerative disease. The method could eventually help scientists identify and target these cells in living tissue with far greater precision.

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May 14 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
A 47-year study reveals when strength and fitness start to fade

A groundbreaking Swedish study that tracked people for nearly 50 years has revealed when the body’s physical decline quietly begins. Researchers found that fitness, strength, and muscle endurance start slipping around age 35, with the decline accelerating over time. But there’s an encouraging twist: adults who became active later in life still improved their physical performance by up to 10 percent.

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May 14 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Jefferson Elementary School first-grade teacher wins Amplify “Science of Reading Rookie Award”

GRAND ISLAND - Johanna Vargas; a young first-grade teacher at Jefferson Elementary School, is hitting the grou...

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May 14 • 3:33 PM EDT • Science • centralnebraskatoday.com
University at Albany opens up campus, and science exploration, to district students

The semester may be over at the University at Albany but the campus is still buzzing with student learning – it just may not be the students you expect. Junior Falcon scientists from North Albany Middle School, Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School and William S. Hackett Middle School presented their experiments, and findings, to professors and graduate students at UAlbany’s Emerging Technology and Entrepreneurship (ETEC) Complex on Thursday. After the science fair, the sixth and seventh-graders explored ETEC – which houses researchers, educators and entrepreneurs – and the tour was followed by a discussion with a UAlbany atmospheric science researcher and the awards ceremony. Most will likely recognize one of the science fair judges – Damian participated in the project assessments and hopefully recruited some future Great Danes!

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May 14 • 3:16 PM EDT • Science • albanyschools.org
Scientists Create Laser “Whirlpools” That Spin Tiny Cells Without Touching Them

Researchers have developed a new laser-based method that can rotate microscopic samples in all three spatial directions without touching them.

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May 14 • 3:13 PM EDT • Science • scitechdaily.com
Scientists Discover “Hidden” Materials That Could Transform Clean Energy and Batteries

Researchers have uncovered a hidden side of material formation by tracking what happens as specially designed molecules are heated.

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May 14 • 1:53 PM EDT • Science • scitechdaily.com
Mott Road Science Fair extends learning beyond the classroom - Fayetteville-Manlius CSD

Elementary students at Mott Road were recently challenged to explore new topics and ideas. The project was developed by the school’s Site-Based Team, which is composed of teachers, parents, administrative assistants, and administrators. “This year, we have focused on creating opportunities for students to extend their learning beyond the classroom while engaging their families,” shared

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May 14 • 10:14 AM EDT • Science • fmschools.org
Red Sox Pitchers Silencing Phillies' Phenomenal Offense

Boston's arms have gotten the better of Philadelphia's bats this week.

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May 14 • 9:51 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Kenwood girls’ team is three-time, three-sport state champions

While Kenwood Public School has had past athletic success, this year’s standouts are the seventh and eighth grade girls’ team who brought home three different state championships to the small

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May 14 • 9:30 AM EDT • Sports • cherokeephoenix.org
Colon cancer is rising in young adults and doctors don’t fully know why

Colorectal cancer is increasingly showing up in younger adults, with cases now appearing in people as young as their thirties — often with no family history or warning signs. A major Swiss study analyzing nearly 100,000 cases over four decades found that diagnoses in people under 50 have been steadily climbing, even as rates fall among older adults thanks to screening programs. Researchers say younger patients are also more likely to be diagnosed late, after the cancer has already spread.

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May 14 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Giant “stealth” magma surge triggered thousands of earthquakes beneath Atlantic island

Deep beneath Portugal’s São Jorge Island, a massive surge of magma silently pushed upward from more than 20 kilometers underground in 2022, triggering thousands of earthquakes and briefly raising fears of a volcanic eruption. Scientists discovered that the molten rock climbed astonishingly fast — enough to fill 32,000 Olympic swimming pools — before stalling just 1.6 kilometers below the surface in what researchers call a “failed eruption.”

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May 14 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Paleontology rocked by discovery of organic molecules in 66-million-year-old dinosaur bones

Scientists have uncovered compelling evidence that dinosaur fossils may still contain traces of their original proteins, overturning a long-standing belief that fossilization destroys all organic material. In a remarkably well-preserved Edmontosaurus fossil from South Dakota, researchers detected remnants of collagen — the main protein found in bone — using advanced techniques including mass spectrometry and protein sequencing.

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May 14 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists say a daily multivitamin may help slow aging

A daily multivitamin may help slow biological aging, according to researchers studying older adults in a large clinical trial. After two years, participants taking multivitamins showed slower aging in several DNA-based “epigenetic clocks,” with the effect equal to about four months less biological aging. People who started out biologically older than their actual age appeared to benefit the most. The findings hint that a simple supplement could play a role in healthier aging.

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May 14 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Giant squid discovery uncovers a hidden deep-sea world off Australia

Scientists exploring deep underwater canyons off the coast of Western Australia uncovered a hidden world packed with bizarre and elusive marine life — including signs of the legendary giant squid. By analyzing traces of DNA floating in seawater from depths exceeding 4 kilometers, researchers identified 226 species ranging from deep-diving whales to strange fish rarely or never seen in the region before. Some of the creatures may even be unknown to science.

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May 14 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists discover hidden math secret inside Chinese money plant leaves

Scientists have uncovered a hidden mathematical secret inside the leaves of the Chinese money plant: a naturally occurring geometric pattern known as a Voronoi diagram, something typically associated with city planning, computer science, and network design. By mapping tiny pores and looping veins in the plant’s leaves, researchers discovered that the plant organizes itself using the same kind of elegant spatial logic humans use to solve complex distance problems — without ever “measuring” anything.

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May 14 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Minnesota readies first-ever K-12 health education standards

Advocates say the new standards, set to be phased in over the next three years, introduce needed guidance on nutrition, first aid, sex and abuse prevention. Some school watchers worry the standards will burden already overwhelmed educators.

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May 14 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • mprnews.org
Diamondbacks’ comeback turns to heartbreak as Paul Sewald falters late

ARLINGTON — Arizona Diamondbacks fans were left stunned Wednesday night as what looked like a signature comeback victory unraveled into one of the club’s most painful losses of the season. May 13, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Paul Sewald (38) pitches against the Texas Rangers during the ninth inning at Globe Life Field.

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May 14 • 1:14 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Shohei Ohtani, the pitcher-only version, breaks Dodgers losing streak with 7 scoreless innings, ERA down to 0.82
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May 14 • 12:37 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Scientists Revive Ancient Chemistry Trick To Engineer Next-Generation Glass

A centuries-old glassmaking strategy has helped researchers unlock new ways to engineer futuristic MOF glasses with promising applications in gas storage and advanced materials.

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May 14 • 12:11 AM EDT • Science • scitechdaily.com
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Behind the Guardians’ Franco Aleman Roster Decision

The Cleveland Guardians optioned promising pitcher Franco Aleman after just two outings.

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May 13 • 8:56 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Labor accused of ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’ for axing $760m research program to fund other science measures

Researchers say budget decision to cut commercialisation program to fund the CSIRO and other science initiatives undermines the government’s own priorities

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May 13 • 8:42 PM EDT • Science • theguardian.com
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Scientists discover the strange way CO2 cools part of Earth’s atmosphere

Scientists have finally cracked the mystery behind one of climate change’s strangest fingerprints: while Earth’s surface heats up, the upper atmosphere is rapidly cooling. Researchers at Columbia University discovered that carbon dioxide acts very differently high above the planet, where it actually helps radiate heat into space instead of trapping it. The team found that certain infrared wavelengths fall into a “Goldilocks zone” that becomes increasingly effective as CO2 levels rise, accelerating cooling in the stratosphere.

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May 13 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Who are the Japanese? Huge DNA discovery rewrites history

Scientists analyzing the genomes of thousands of people across Japan discovered evidence for a previously overlooked third ancestral group, challenging the long-accepted “dual origins” theory. The newly identified ancestry appears linked to the ancient Emishi people of northeastern Japan. Researchers also uncovered inherited Neanderthal and Denisovan DNA connected to conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

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May 13 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Confusing THC Vape laws don’t change the health risks for teens, experts warn

THC vape pens are becoming harder for parents and teachers to recognize. Some devices are designed to look like USB drives, highlighters, or other everyday electronics — making them easy for teens to hide. Now, with changing policies surrounding THC products in Texas, experts worry some teenagers may wrongly assume vaping THC is harmless.

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May 13 • 7:01 PM EDT • Health • click2houston.com
Mayor Bowser's budget proposes sweeping changes to mental health services in D.C. schools, raising concerns

Bowser wants to bring school behavioral health services under a city agency to reduce costs. But many fear the disruptions will hurt students and overwhelm teachers.

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May 13 • 4:02 PM EDT • Health • wamu.org
MAPS Announces Dates for Psychedelic Science 2027; Early Bird Registrations Now Open

Early bird registration is now open for Psychedelic Science 2027, taking place May 3–7, 2027, in Denver, Colorado.Early bird pricing offers discounted registration in limited quantities to the world’s leading psychedelic conference.Psychedelic Science 2027 to convene 8,000+ researchers, clinicians, policymakers, advocates, and cultural leaders from around the globe. DENVER, May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) announced that early bird

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May 13 • 2:47 PM EDT • Science • finance.yahoo.com
Taste of North Berkeley returns with food, drinks and live entertainment

One of the East Bay’s most popular food events returns Wednesday night as Taste of North Berkeley takes over the North Shattuck District. The progressive dining experience features bites, drinks and specialty offerings from dozens of local restaurants, bars and cafes. Koji Fujioka and Catherine Garrido from The Local Butcher Shop , joined us on 'The Nine' for a sneap peek.

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May 13 • 1:36 PM EDT • Entertainment • ktvu.com
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Windows BitLocker zero-day gives access to protected drives, PoC released

A cybersecurity researcher has published proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits for two unpatched Microsoft Windows vulnerabilities named YellowKey and GreenPlasma, which are a BitLocker bypass and a privilege-escalation flaw.

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May 13 • 12:37 PM EDT • Technology • bleepingcomputer.com
Disgruntled researcher releases two more Microsoft zero-days

Security pros warn YellowKey claim could make stolen laptops a much bigger problem

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May 13 • 12:16 PM EDT • Technology • theregister.com
Study: Younger scientists produce more disruptive research

“You stick to a certain kind of idea or taste, and as time goes by you keep sticking to that," explained one of the researchers.

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May 13 • 8:05 AM EDT • Science • jpost.com
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This daily habit could lower dementia risk by 35%, scientists say

A huge long-term study found that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day was linked to a much lower risk of dementia, especially before age 75. Researchers say caffeine may help keep brain cells active while reducing inflammation and harmful plaque buildup associated with Alzheimer’s disease. But more coffee wasn’t better — the protective effect appeared to level off after moderate intake.

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May 13 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Outstanding Seniors in the College of Science: Elise Belcher

The College of Science is proud to recognize 12 outstanding seniors who went above and beyond during their time as Wildcats. Elise Belcher is this semester's recipient from Psychology!

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May 13 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • science.arizona.edu
Halley’s comet may be named after the wrong person

A medieval monk may have beaten Edmond Halley to one of astronomy’s greatest discoveries by nearly 700 years. Researchers say Eilmer of Malmesbury recognized that the blazing comet seen in 1066 was the same one he had witnessed in 989. At the time, comets were viewed as terrifying omens tied to war and royal deaths, adding even more drama to the famous celestial event shown in the Bayeux Tapestry. The discovery is sparking debate over whether Halley’s Comet deserves a different name.

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May 13 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
UC Irvine researchers invent a wearable sweat sensor for long-term health monitoring

Wireless, battery-free device restores its own sensing surface for continuous use

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May 13 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • news.uci.edu
Scientists finally solve the 100-year mystery behind tough tires

For nearly 100 years, reinforced rubber has powered everything from car tires to airplanes, yet scientists never fully understood why adding tiny particles of carbon black made rubber so incredibly strong. Now, researchers at the University of South Florida have finally cracked the mystery using massive computer simulations that took the equivalent of 15 years of computing time. They discovered that carbon black forces rubber to “fight against itself” when stretched, dramatically boosting its strength and durability.

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May 13 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Meet a Health Hero: John Matthews of Ride Hard, Breathe Easy

He rode across America for his mom.That cross-country journey became a nonprofit that has raised $1.2 million for lung-cancer patients, families, and researchers.

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May 13 • 7:55 AM EDT • Health • phillymag.com
Prep talk: Pitchers to watch in Southern Section softball playoffs

To win a championship, a top pitcher has come through during the Southern Section softball playoffs.

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May 13 • 7:15 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
How the use of 'digital twins' may transform the way ALS is treated

The technology may help predict the way the unpredictable disease progresses in individual patients, Temple researchers say

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May 13 • 5:01 AM EDT • Health • phillyvoice.com
After watching his brother battle for a state title, a St. Charles shortstop gets his chance

Dax Pregeant watched from the bleachers when older brother Cade Pregeant played his final game in a St. Charles Catholic uniform while competing for a state championship.

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto Better Than Final Line Suggests vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a Jekyll-and-Hyde night against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday, May 12.

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May 13 • 12:33 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Scientists seek to understand effects of rain falling on snow in the Arctic

When rain falls on snow in the Arctic, ice layers can form on top of and within the snowpack. This increasingly common dynamic can influence the ability of animals, including caribou and muskoxen, to forage and move across the landscape. That, in turn, affects the people who rely on wildlife for subsistence, culture, wellbeing and income. Given the widespread impacts of rain-on-snow events, Colorado State University researchers are studying and modeling their effects in Arctic systems. The work is especially important considering the rapid rate of climate change across the region

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May 12 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • eurekalert.org
We Keep the Warfighter’s Mind in the Fight: NMRTC Cherry Point Mental

The minds and mental health of Marines and Sailors serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point are just as important as their physical fitness and occupational skills.

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May 12 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • cherrypoint.tricare.mil
Scientists discover a mysterious silicone pollutant that may be everywhere

Researchers have uncovered unexpectedly high levels of silicone-based pollutants called methylsiloxanes floating through the atmosphere across cities, rural regions, and even forests. Much of the pollution appears to come from vehicle emissions, likely linked to engine oil additives that survive combustion and escape into the air. Scientists say humans may inhale more of these compounds daily than other notorious pollutants like PFAS or microplastics.

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May 12 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists Think Africa May Be Cracking Along a New Tectonic Plate Boundary

If the rift keeps growing larger, the African continent could end up splitting in half, researchers say.

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May 12 • 12:50 PM EDT • Science • gizmodo.com
Scientists create detailed map of odor receptors

Researchers uncovered surprising details about how smell receptors are organized in the nose.

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May 12 • 11:20 AM EDT • Health • nih.gov
'Speculation' and 'egregious failure': 30 researchers publish scathing critiques of study that questioned date of early human occupation of Monte Verde in Chile

Dozens of scientists have banded together to pen scathing research letters to the journal Science about the publication of a study claiming the 14,500-year-old Monte Verde archaeological site in Chile is much younger than shown.

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May 12 • 11:17 AM EDT • Science • livescience.com
Study finds digital therapy app improves student mental health

WashU researchers led a population-based study of thousands of college students showing that a phone app with text coaching increased access to care and eased symptoms of depression, anxiety and eating disorders.

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May 12 • 10:01 AM EDT • Health • source.washu.edu
Can spreading basaltic volcanic rock dust improve crops and the health of Florida’s soils?

UF researchers are testing volcanic rock dust to improve soil health across the state’s sandy and organic farmlands.

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May 12 • 9:27 AM EDT • Health • news.ufl.edu
OHSU researchers connect tinnitus with elevated serotonin activity in the brain

While far from a cure, the new research could one day help scientists understand how to reverse tinnitus through brain chemistry.

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May 12 • 9:00 AM EDT • Science • opb.org
It’s not where you think: men’s “G-spot” mystery finally solved - Futura-Sciences

Unraveling the Myths: Is the Glans Really the Most Sensitive Part? For years, researchers have maintained that the glans (head) of the penis is the most sensitive area when it comes to sexual sensation. This was considered common wisdom in the urological community. But a recent study published in the...

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May 12 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • futura-sciences.com
New drugs could wipe out the “zombie cells” linked to cancer and aging

Researchers found a new way to kill harmful “zombie” cells that linger after chemotherapy and help cancers become more aggressive. These senescent cells survive by relying on a protective protein called GPX4, even while sitting on the edge of a deadly iron-triggered collapse. New drugs remove that protection, causing the cells to self-destruct. In mice, the approach reduced tumor size and boosted survival, hinting at a promising new cancer therapy.

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May 12 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists make old blood stem cells young again in major anti-aging breakthrough

As blood stem cells age, their lysosomes become overactive and damaged, triggering inflammation and weakening the body’s ability to regenerate healthy blood and immune cells. By calming this cellular “overdrive,” researchers restored the stem cells’ youthful function, dramatically boosting their ability to regenerate and produce balanced blood cells.

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A rare cancer-fighting plant compound has been decoded

Scientists at UBC Okanagan have uncovered how plants produce mitraphylline, a rare natural compound with promising anti cancer potential. The team identified two enzymes that work together to build the molecule’s unusual twisted structure, solving a mystery that had puzzled researchers for years. Because mitraphylline appears only in tiny amounts in tropical plants like kratom and cat’s claw, the discovery could make it far easier to produce sustainably in the future.

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May 12 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
How science can escape the nostalgia trap

A new paper by Lingfei Wu in Science shows that older researchers produce less disruptive work — though they offer strengths of their own, too.

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May 12 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • pittwire.pitt.edu
Cannabis compounds may boost metabolic health while supporting weight loss

Researchers identify potential mechanism linked to reduced type 2 diabetes risk

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May 12 • 7:42 AM EDT • Health • news.ucr.edu
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The Science on Creatine Dosage Is Shifting – Here’s How Many Grams You Should Take

Some wellness influencers recommend five times the usual – we talked to researchers for the real scoop

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May 12 • 6:17 AM EDT • Science • uk.style.yahoo.com
The Science on Creatine Dosage Is Shifting – Here’s How Many Grams You Should Take

Some wellness influencers recommend five times the usual – we talked to researchers for the real scoop

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May 12 • 6:17 AM EDT • Science • menshealth.com
After-School Sports An Overall Boon To Children And Teens, Study Shows

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, May 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Children benefit in both body and mind when they participate in after-school sports, a new study says. Kids in after-school sports show measurable advantages in brainpower, mental health and physical fitness, researchers ...

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May 12 • 6:15 AM EDT • Sports • usnews.com
AI-assisted hacking is already here, Google warns

Researchers have found the first known case of cybercriminals using AI to exploit a zero-day flaw.

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Why Swedish scientists gave salmon cocaine

A recent study caught our eye: salmon on cocaine. Or really, researchers giving salmon cocaine…for science. See, scientists know human drugs pollute aquatic environments – past studies have shown even anti-anxiety drugs can change how fish act. But illicit drugs are less studied. And Jack Brand, an aquatic ecologist at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, wanted to know how illicit drugs like cocaine might change fish behavior, like foraging and mating. To answer that question, Jack and his team gave salmon cocaine. Interested in more science? 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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May 12 • 3:00 AM EDT • Science • npr.org
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The balance between direct instruction and project-based science

Experience and research point to the need for teachers to strike a balance between direct instruction of facts and developing students' scientific curiosity as they pursue team projects.

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May 12 • 1:16 AM EDT • Science • edsource.org
Scientists say this algae could remove microplastics from drinking water

Researchers created a special kind of algae that can grab microscopic plastic pollution out of water almost like a magnet. The algae produce limonene, an orange-scented oil that helps them bind to water-repelling microplastics, forming easy-to-remove clumps. As a bonus, the algae also clean wastewater while growing.

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May 11 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
James Webb telescope reveals the clearest map ever of the Universe’s cosmic web

Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have created the clearest map yet of the universe’s “cosmic web” — the enormous hidden structure that connects galaxies across space. By analyzing more than 164,000 galaxies through the massive COSMOS-Web survey, researchers were able to trace this vast network back to when the universe was just a billion years old.

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May 11 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Inside the science of great sleep

The old advice to simply get eight hours misses a bigger picture, researchers say. New studies reveal that timing, consistency, and sleep quality all play a major role in health.

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May 11 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • nationalgeographic.com
DeepAFM: A deep learning method to decode protein motion

Proteins change shape as they function, and these changes are essential for processes such as drug interactions and cellular activity. Researchers from the Tokyo University of Science developed an AI-based method called DeepAFM that is trained on millions of simulated images representing different protein states, accurately identifying transitions between closed and open states in a protein called SecA. This approach highlights the growing potential of AI to solve complex challenges in biology and medicine.

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May 11 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • eurekalert.org
Scientists discover hidden chemical signature that could reveal alien life

Scientists may have found a powerful new way to hunt for alien life — not by searching for specific molecules, but by looking for hidden patterns in how those molecules are organized. Researchers discovered that living systems leave behind a kind of chemical “fingerprint” in the statistical distribution of amino acids and fatty acids, one that consistently differs from nonliving chemistry.

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May 11 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists learn how mosquitoes are able to track and bite humans

Researchers found that infrared radiation from a source at roughly the temperature of human skin doubles mosquitoes’ host-seeking behavior.

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May 11 • 7:37 PM EDT • Science • earth.com
From ‘Reacher’ Season 5 to ‘The Rings of Power’ Season 3 premiere, here's what's just been announced by Prime Video

Prime Video also announced 'Escorted,' a new series starring Brett Goldstein, and a series order for ‘Rose Hill.'

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May 11 • 6:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • aboutamazon.com
Scientists discover hidden switch in immune cells that helps the body kill deadly fungus

Scientists at the University of East Anglia (UK) have contributed to discovering a "control switch" inside our immune cells that helps the body destroy dangerous fungal infections. Researchers found that ...

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May 11 • 6:00 PM EDT • Science • medicalxpress.com
Is This Why Science Advances One Funeral at a Time?

Is This Why Science Advances One Funeral at a Time? As researchers age, they produce less disruptive work.

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May 11 • 5:00 PM EDT • Science • nautil.us
Alan Ritchson's “Reacher” renewed for season 5 ahead of fourth season's premiere

A premiere date for "Reacher" season 4 has not yet been announced.

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May 11 • 2:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Why coffee tastes bitter, according to molecular biology

Researchers imaged taste receptors responding to coffee compounds for the first time.

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May 11 • 1:59 PM EDT • Science • popsci.com
‘Reacher’ Season 5 is coming to Prime Video

The action-thriller series starring Alan Ritchson will return for another season on Prime Video.

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May 11 • 1:59 PM EDT • Entertainment • aboutamazon.com
MSOE students share nanoscience with St. Joan Antida High Schoolers

Students became the teachers in SCI 3750 Nanoscience and Nanotechnology course thanks to a unique partnership that has been fostered for more than a decade. Dr. Anne-Marie Nickel, professor in the Physics and Chemistry Department, has partnered with St…

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May 11 • 10:16 AM EDT • Science • twitter.com
Tony Award for educators won by a Georgia teacher who stresses self-empowerment and storytelling

Freddie Hendricks, a middle school theater teacher in Georgia, is getting a Tony Award | KNSS Radio

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May 11 • 10:03 AM EDT • Entertainment • audacy.com
Tony Award for educators won by a Georgia teacher who stresses self-empowerment and storytelling

Freddie Hendricks, a middle school theater teacher in Georgia, is getting a Tony Award | 104.1 FM KMOX

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Google says hackers used AI to create zero day security flaw for the first time

The findings make clear that the race to use AI to find network vulnerabilities has “already begun,” said researchers.

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May 11 • 9:01 AM EDT • Technology • politico.com
Ohio Science Teacher Honored With 2026 Shell Science Teaching Award

Melissa Kowalski, a science teacher at Put-in-Bay School in Ohio, was named the 2026 Shell Science Teaching Award recipient by the NSTA.

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May 11 • 9:00 AM EDT • Science • businesswire.com
Google selects U of A for quantum research group focused on life sciences

The Research Program at the Intersection of Life Sciences & Quantum AI, or REPLIQA, brings together U of A researchers from science and engineering fields to lay a foundation for new biological discoveries.

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May 11 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • research.arizona.edu
CAA Baseball Weekly Awards

Campbell sophomore utility player Jett Music was chosen as the CAA baseball Player of the Week, while Northeastern senior Luc Rising and Charleston graduate student Kurt Rogers shared CAA Pitcher of the Week honors. UNCW freshman pitcher Trey Williford was selected as the CAA Rookie of the Week.

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May 11 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • caasports.com
New AI tool developed by Stowers Institute and Helmholtz Munich scientists predicts how cells choose their future — helping uncover hidden drivers of development

Scientists at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research and Helmholtz Munich have developed RegVelo, a new AI framework that predicts how cells acquire their identities and identifies the genetic regulators guiding those changes. Published in Cell, the study used zebrafish neural crest development to show RegVelo can uncover early drivers of cell fate, including regulators of pigment cell formation, and then support those predictions experimentally. The researchers also applied the framework across multiple biological systems, suggesting its value extends beyond neural crest cells as a broadly useful tool for studying how cells change over time. The team says the new model could pave the way for future cell therapy treatments.

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May 11 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • eurekalert.org
Scientists say this common sweetener may be quietly rewiring your metabolism

Researchers say fructose is not just “empty calories” — it may actively push the body toward fat storage and metabolic disease. A new review found that fructose affects the body differently from glucose, disrupting normal energy regulation and promoting processes linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular problems.

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May 11 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Springfield school board to consider new elementary-school science curriculum

Lookout Eugene-Springfield reviewed Springfield’s elementary science curriculum, which has been in process for three years. The curriculum is a mix of teacher-created lesson plans, a science curriculum called Mystery Science and science-themed segments of the district’s English Language Arts curriculum that align with state standards.

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May 11 • 7:37 AM EDT • Science • lookouteugene-springfield.com
Scientists Question Trust in AI Over Colleagues

The Conversation publishes an article by researchers at the Institute for Basic Science arguing that rapid adoption of AI in laboratories risks eroding scientific culture and human relationships. The article cites **AlphaFold** as an example of an AI tool that dramatically sped protein-structure prediction, and it notes a broader boom in national initiatives to integrate AI into science, per The Conversation. The authors warn that early-career researchers may outsource troubleshooting and critical evaluation to AI, which could weaken independent thinking and collegial critique. Editorial analysis: For practitioners, the piece highlights trade offs between productivity gains and the social practices that sustain reproducible research.

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May 11 • 7:11 AM EDT • Science • letsdatascience.com
National Academy of Sciences experts denounce Trump’s NSF board purge

In an open letter, thousands of researchers criticized the White House’s firing of the research agency’s board as ‘an alarming attack’ on U.S. science

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May 11 • 5:30 AM EDT • Science • scientificamerican.com
Marketers say NAD+ pills and infusions can boost longevity. What's the evidence?

Wellness and longevity influencers are pushing a compound called NAD+. There's scientific interest in its potential, but researchers say the marketing claims have gotten ahead of the science.

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May 11 • 5:00 AM EDT • Science • npr.org
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NJ school districts slammed with health costs are laying off teachers

As spiking health care costs and other expenses test their financial sustainability, districts are laying off teachers and cutting programs.

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May 11 • 4:31 AM EDT • Health • northjersey.com
Rising beef, fuel prices impact New Hampshire food businesses

Rising prices continue to affect businesses across the Granite State, including a butcher shop in Amherst.

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May 10 • 10:50 PM EDT • Business • wmur.com
How jellyfish bycatch could be valuable collagen source for cosmetics and biotech

Dr Ainara Ballesteros is a Juan de la Cierva postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Environment and Marine Science Research at the Catholic University of Valencia, where she leads a research group focused on jellyfish biology, aquaculture, and the sustainable use of marine resources. Her work is centered on developing innovative solutions based on marine science, particularly through the study of underused organisms as sources of high-value compounds within circular bioeconomy and zero-waste strategies. She is joined in this work by Raquel Torres, a PhD student at the same institute, who is carrying out her doctoral thesis within this line of research, focused on jellyfish valorization, collaboration with the fishing sector, and the sustainable management of marine resources. They are co-authors on a new Frontiers in Marine Science article which investigated whether jellyfish accidentally caught by small-scale fishers in Spain could be transformed into a valuable resource instead of being treated as waste. The team worked side by side with fishers to better understand their perceptions of jellyfish bycatch, identify which species are most frequently caught, and evaluate whether one of them, Rhizostoma pulmo, could serve as a sustainable source of high-quality collagen.

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May 10 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • eurekalert.org
Science spotlight: AI 'transformative' for cosmetic dermatology

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers significant promise in cosmetic dermatology, but technologies must be used in synergy with human expertise to overcome risks associated with scaled integration. According to a review published in Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas [1], AI tools have revolutionised skin assessment and the development of personalised treatments in cosmetic dermatology already. And, looking ahead, the researchers said advances are set to further transform the category. “AI has...

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May 10 • 7:50 PM EDT • Science • premiumbeautynews.com
Eduardo Rodriguez turns Mother’s Day into career outing against Mets

PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks fans have grown used to steady outings from Eduardo Rodriguez this season, and on Mother’s Day, the left-hander delivered another dominant performance. May 10, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez in the first inning against the New York Mets at Chase Field.

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May 10 • 7:16 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Academy of Sciences secures grant to help endangered sea stars, Bay Area's coastal ecosystem

There's an update on a Bay Area project -- spearheaded by the Academy of Sciences -- to help bring a struggling sea star species back from the brink of extinction, which would help put our coastal ecosystem back in balance. Here's a look at the latest breakthrough as researchers try to determine how to safely reintroduce the sea stars back into the ocean.

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May 10 • 7:01 PM EDT • Science • abc7news.com
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Eduardo Rodriguez just short of complete game in win

Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez dominated the New York Mets through 8.1 innings on Sunday.

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May 10 • 6:37 PM EDT • Sports • arizonasports.com
Neag School of Education Celebrates 139 Bachelor of Science Graduates

Graduates of the Sport Management and Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Education programs were celebrated Sunday morning at the Jorgensen Ce ...

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May 10 • 6:17 PM EDT • Science • today.uconn.edu
Jones House Announces 2026 Summer Concert Series Lineup

The Town of Boone is pleased to announce the 2026 Summer Concerts at the Jones House, continuing a cherished tradition of free, live music in the heart of downtown Boone. Presented by the Town of Boone and sponsored by the Downtown Boone Development Association (DBDA), Omega Tees Screen Printing and Embroidery, Mast General Store, ECRS, …

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May 10 • 5:43 PM EDT • Entertainment • wataugaonline.com
'It’s the best gift’: Moms spend Mother’s Day at the ballpark

In Naples on Sunday, Mother’s Day came with folding chairs, baseball gloves and cheers from the bleachers.

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May 10 • 5:06 PM EDT • Sports • winknews.com
As asthma counts for most health-related school absences, Colorado school districts are getting prepared

Twenty-four out of Colorado's nearly 180 school districts have earned special recognition for asthma preparation and education. Cherry

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May 10 • 3:14 PM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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Swatch x Audemars Piguet: "Royal Pop" Is Official

Swatch x Audemars Piguet:

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May 10 • 2:02 PM EDT • Technology • watchtime.com