77 m. ago Trump administration carries out lethal strike in Caribbean, killing six

Trump administration carries out lethal strike in Caribbean, killing six  Al Jazeera

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87 m. ago Grains, sheep and soldiers: How one scientist is studying the physics of crowds

Applied physicist Iker Zuriguel studies the movement of particles and people to optimize their flow and improve public safety.

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5 h. ago International team exposes weakness in bridges worldwide—North American and African bridges most at risk

A University of Houston scientist is helping reveal the world's weakest bridges—and how to fix them before it's too late. In a study of 744 bridges across the globe, published in Nature Communications, Pietro Milillo and an international team found that structures in North America are in the poorest condition, followed by those in Africa. Their solution could change how infrastructure is protected worldwide: monitoring bridge stability from space to detect problems before they become disasters.

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7 h. ago Helping scientists run complex data analyses without writing code

Co-founded by an MIT alumnus, Watershed Bio offers researchers who aren’t software engineers a way to run large-scale analyses to accelerate biology.

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8 h. ago Variables for habitat and vertebrate hosts of Ixodes scapularis are the best ecological predictors of the spatial spread of Lyme disease in the United States (2010–2019)

Variables for habitat and vertebrate hosts of Ixodes scapularis are the best ecological predictors of the spatial spread of Lyme disease in the United States (2010–2019)  Parasites & Vectors

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9 h. ago New MIT initiative seeks to transform rare brain disorders research

The Rare Brain Disorders Nexus aims to accelerate the development of novel therapies for a spectrum of uncommon brain diseases.

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11 h. ago He carries the Alzheimer’s gene but never got the disease — scientists want to know why

Doug Whitney, 76, carries a rare PSEN2 genetic mutation that causes early-onset Alzheimer's but shows no cognitive decline despite his family history.

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13 h. ago Epidemic and emerging disease alerts in the Pacific as of 14 October 2025

Epidemic and emerging disease alerts in the Pacific as of 14 October 2025  ReliefWeb

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18 h. ago Blake Snell’s dominant performance carries Dodgers to NLCS Game 1 win over Brewers

Blake Snell’s dominant performance carries Dodgers to NLCS Game 1 win over Brewers  Los Angeles Times

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24 h. ago Michael J. Fox doesn't want a 'dramatic' death after battling Parkinson's for 35 years

"Family Ties" star Michael J. Fox wished for a peaceful death rather than a "dramatic" one after battling Parkinson's disease for years. Fox was diagnosed at age 29.

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24 h. ago Scientists identify key reason people may use or get addicted to cannabis

Scientists identify key reason people may use or get addicted to cannabis  The Washington Post

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25 h. ago A stunning discovery in Mongolia changes what's known about domed

The pachycephalosaurs were a unique group of dinosaurs with domed heads. But scientists haven't known much about them because their fossils have been so incomplete. A stunning discovery from southern Mongolia has changed that.

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28 h. ago Bella Hadid Opens Up About 'Paralyzing' Struggle With Mental Health In Raw Post

Bella Hadid is getting vulnerable about her mental health. The supermodel took to Instagram over the weekend to update fans with raw details about her battle with “all-consuming” anxiety and depression. Alongside a series of motivational images and quotes, the 29-year-old wrote: “something i’ve carried for many years is the weight of anxiety and depression. [...] Read More... The post Bella Hadid Opens Up About 'Paralyzing' Struggle With Mental Health In Raw Post appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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29 h. ago San Francisco Scientist Dr. Fred Ramsdell Unaware of Nobel Prize Win While Remote Camping in Yellowstone

San Francisco Scientist Dr. Fred Ramsdell Unaware of Nobel Prize Win While Remote Camping in Yellowstone  Hoodline

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30 h. ago Beutner launches bid for L.A. mayor, vowing to fight ‘injustices’ carried out under Trump

Beutner launches bid for L.A. mayor, vowing to fight ‘injustices’ carried out under Trump  Los Angeles Times

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32 h. ago Scientists aim to map Mount Edgecumbe volcano’s upper plumbing

Scientists aim to map Mount Edgecumbe volcano’s upper plumbing  Alaska Native News

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35 h. ago Scientists' electrochemical process enables biodiesel producers to transform waste into planet

An electrochemical process developed by scientists at a Loughborough University spin-out company enables biodiesel producers to turn waste into profit—while slashing emissions and energy use.

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37 h. ago They Fought Outbreaks Worldwide. Now They’re Fighting for New Lives.

Hundreds of infectious disease specialists have been let go by the Trump administration. Here are four who focused on keeping pandemics at bay.

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37 h. ago A new system can dial expression of synthetic genes up or down

The promoter editing system could be used to fine-tune gene therapy or to more efficiently reprogram cells for therapeutic use.

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40 h. ago Alaska flooding carries away homes, up to 20 people possibly unaccounted for

Alaska flooding carries away homes, up to 20 people possibly unaccounted for  yahoo.com

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