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Health, science, climate, and society-focused reporting.

Unraveling the Past: Australian-Lao Team Discovers Ancient Artifacts

An archaeological team from Australia and Laos has been uncovering ancient artifacts, potentially dating back 2,000 years, since 2016, revealing insights into past cultures.

editorial-staff Apr 8

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Understanding HPV Vaccine Access and Usage in the United States

This overview highlights the importance of HPV vaccines for both genders, the connection to related cancers, and the current landscape of insurance coverage and access.

editorial-staff Apr 8

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Drought Parches Florida

The state was unusually dry for much of 2025, but the intensity of the drought has ratcheted up since January 2026.

editorial-staff Apr 8

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Judge refuses to block sending abortion pill by mail for now, but says FDA must finish review

A federal judge Tuesday refused to block filling prescriptions for the abortion pill mifepristone by mail across the U.S. — at least for now.

editorial-staff Apr 8

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Climate change does not polarize opinions: 'In fact, we are increasingly in agreement'

Strategic angle: A study reveals that differences of opinion on climate change among the Dutch have decreased over the past 40 years.

editorial-staff Apr 8

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Scientists map the brain’s hidden wiring using RNA barcodes in major breakthrough

Strategic angle: Researchers have developed a cutting-edge technique that uses RNA “barcodes” to map how neurons connect, capturing thousands of links with single-synapse precision.

editorial-staff Apr 8

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Swipe right? Dating apps linked to body image pressures

Strategic angle: New research from Adelaide University reveals the impact of dating apps on young adults' self-image.

editorial-staff Apr 8

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Scientists discover reversible male birth control that stops sperm production

Strategic angle: Researchers at Cornell University have developed a nonhormonal method that halts sperm production in mice, marking a significant advancement in male contraception.

editorial-staff Apr 8

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'Vegan leather' isn't as sustainable or eco‑friendly as brands might claim

Strategic angle: The allure of vegan leather may mask its environmental impact, challenging the perception of sustainability in fashion.

editorial-staff Apr 8

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Molecular editing tool relocates alcohol groups to neighboring sites while preserving 3D structure

Strategic angle: MIT chemists develop a precision technique for relocating alcohol functional groups in molecules.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Planting trees to remove carbon can harm the environment or protect it: Study highlights trade‑offs

Strategic angle: A new study reveals the complex impacts of tree planting on carbon emissions and environmental health.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Molecular 'leash' measures force-sensing protein activation at about 15 piconewtons

Strategic angle: Researchers at NUS develop a molecular tool to study Piezo1 protein activation under mechanical force.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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African frogs haven't forgotten the ice ages. Scientists can tell by where they live.

Strategic angle: Why are frogs diverse in some parts of Africa's rainforests and less so in others? The patterns of cooling and glaciation during the last ice age hold the key.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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New study reveals why housing booms and busts are built into the system

Strategic angle: A new study shows that the ups and downs in house prices are far more dramatic than most people think—and that government policies play a big role in making them happen.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Researchers clarify how cells remove damaged endoplasmic reticulum

Strategic angle: New insights into the process of ER-phagy reveal how cells maintain protein synthesis and calcium storage by eliminating damaged endoplasmic reticulum.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Fly ball: Drosophila can learn while playing with tiny spheres

Strategic angle: Research reveals that fruit flies can learn through play, enhancing our understanding of their cognitive abilities.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Experiment indicates new type of mesic nuclei that could reveal how matter acquires mass

Strategic angle: A groundbreaking study sheds light on the origins of mass in matter through the discovery of new mesic nuclei.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Who got the meat? What 10,000 years of European bones suggest about diet inequality

Strategic angle: Access to nutritious food has been historically unequal, with meat being a coveted resource in pre-industrial Europe.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Phengite identified as key carrier of halogens into Earth's deep mantle

Strategic angle: Research reveals how surface volatiles are transported into Earth's deep layers through subduction zones.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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How stem cell descendants preserve flexibility while maintaining distinct identities

Strategic angle: Stem cells balance self-renewal and specialization to sustain tissues.

editorial-staff Apr 7