90 m. ago New gift expands mental illness studies at Poitras Center for Psychiatric Disorders Research

A commitment from longtime supporters Patricia and James Poitras ’63 initiates multidisciplinary efforts to understand and treat complex psychiatric disorders.

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96 m. ago Scientists react to the news that their genes put them at high risk for Alzheimer's

People who inherit two copies of a common gene variant are very likely to develop Alzheimer's disease. Learning you are one of those people can be tough. Three scientists are in this situation.

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2 h. ago Trump’s America250 to create world’s largest US flag, taller than Empire State Building

President Donald Trump’s America250 organization will create the world’s largest American flag ahead of the semiquincentennial celebration on July 4, 2026, Fox News Digital has learned.

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2 h. ago Scientist discusses development of artificial synapses that mimic human brain function for next

The Emerging Investigator Series by the journal Materials Horizons features outstanding work by young researchers in the field of materials science. In the latest Editorial, Dr. Eunho Lee, an Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Republic of Korea, where he leads the Functional Semiconductors and Devices Lab, discusses and elaborates upon his Emerging Investigator Series research paper titled "Improving ion uptake in artificial synapses through facilitated diffusion mechanisms."

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3 h. ago Ethnic Studies Debate Follows Students Into San Francisco Classrooms

Ethnic Studies Debate Follows Students Into San Francisco Classrooms  KQED

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5 h. ago Early Alzheimer’s signs detected in 3 minutes with new brainwave test

A new passive brainwave test records brain activity while patients view images to detect memory-related changes linked to early Alzheimer's development.

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6 h. ago How to Make Light Roast Espresso, According to Chemists (2025)

The traditional knock is that light roast espresso is bitter and sour. But new techniques mean that just plain isn’t true anymore.

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8 h. ago Column | From Addison Rae to Iggy Pop, here are the fall’s best pop concerts

Column | From Addison Rae to Iggy Pop, here are the fall’s best pop concerts  The Washington Post

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8 h. ago Coldplay's Chris Martin Recognizes Israeli Jews as 'Equal Humans'

Coldplay co-founder Chris Martin recognized two Israeli fans as "equal humans on earth" after welcoming them onstage and appearing surprised to learn their country of origin. The post Coldplay’s Chris Martin Recognizes Israeli Jews as ‘Equal Humans’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 h. ago These scientists found Alzheimer's in their genes. Here's what they did next

Three scientists learned they carry genes that dramatically increase their risk for Alzheimer's disease. Now they're working to keep their brains healthy.

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12 h. ago Column | Carolyn Hax: Grandma’s offhand swipe at adoption gives couple pause

Column | Carolyn Hax: Grandma’s offhand swipe at adoption gives couple pause  The Washington Post

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12 h. ago Column | What Sanjay Gupta learned after years studying chronic pain and the brain

Column | What Sanjay Gupta learned after years studying chronic pain and the brain  The Washington Post

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13 h. ago Can machine learning forecast Alaska Air Group Inc. recovery

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23 h. ago Father leads international effort to find a cure for son’s brain tumor

Fernando Goldsztein started the Medulloblastoma Initiative after he was told that there was nothing he could do to save his son, Frederico, after his diagnosis.

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25 h. ago The federal government is on track to shed 300,000 workers by the end of 2025

The federal government is on track to shed 300,000 workers by the end of the year. The Trump administration says it's an opportunity to improve efficiency. Many others fear a brain drain.

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25 h. ago Nolte: Studios ‘Very Nervous’ About Future After Lousy Summer, Box Office Collapse

Simple solution: make movies for Normal People instead of theater kids, groomers, exhibitionists, and purple-haired harridans who buy boxed wine at Costco. The post Nolte: Studios ‘Very Nervous’ About Future After Lousy Summer, Box Office Collapse appeared first on Breitbart.

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32 h. ago Column | Work Advice: Reader tips on battling impostor syndrome

Column | Work Advice: Reader tips on battling impostor syndrome  The Washington Post

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33 h. ago Column: On immigration, California Republicans still haven't learned

Column: On immigration, California Republicans still haven't learned  Los Angeles Times

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35 h. ago Column | Miss Manners: Please, Mr. Snob was my father. Call me ‘Dr. Snob’.

Column | Miss Manners: Please, Mr. Snob was my father. Call me ‘Dr. Snob’.  The Washington Post

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37 h. ago In the Remains of Canada’s Jasper Wildfire, Clues to Tame Future Blazes

A giant fire last year consumed much of Canada’s Jasper National Park. Canadian scientists leading research into wildfires are using the blaze to learn lessons for the future.

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