18 h. ago US military cuts climate scientists off from vital satellite sea

US military cuts climate scientists off from vital satellite sea-ice data  Space

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22 h. ago “We’ve Never Faced Heat Like This”: Meteorologists Warn of Historic Heatwave Set to Scorch the U.S. With Record

“We’ve Never Faced Heat Like This”: Meteorologists Warn of Historic Heatwave Set to Scorch the U.S. With Record-Breaking Temperatures  Sustainability Times

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22 h. ago NIH budget cuts threaten the future of biomedical research — and the young scientists behind it

NIH budget cuts threaten the future of biomedical research — and the young scientists behind it  Los Angeles Times

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23 h. ago Miley Cyrus reveals the 'powerful' therapy that helped her conquer stage fright

Miley Cyrus shares how EMDR therapy "saved her life" by eliminating stage fright through techniques that help the brain reprocess distressing memories and emotional pain.

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26 h. ago How the Binding of Two Brain Molecules Creates Memories That Last a Lifetime

An interaction between two proteins points to a molecular basis for memory. But how do memories last when the molecules that form them turn over within days, weeks, or months?

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42 h. ago How sensationalized headlines about 'brain plastic' are undermining trust in safe, sustainable materials

Microplastics research faces standardization challenges as viral headlines about "plastic in your brain" overshadow scientific nuance, while FDA finds no evidence of health risks.

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48 h. ago Deadly social media trend threatens kids, homeowners defending themselves: 'children are going to get killed’

Police warn about viral social media trends including the 'door-kicking challenge' and 'UrbanEx' as teens seek social media validation, risking criminal charges and safety issues.

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57 h. ago Encounters with Alaska’s Wild West scientists: A ‘digital native’ learns about the changing Arctic

Encounters with Alaska’s Wild West scientists: A ‘digital native’ learns about the changing Arctic  Anchorage Daily News

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59 h. ago Medicaid's many different names may cause confusion about who's losing coverage

Medicaid programs go by so many different names across the country that advocates and experts warn people may not know they're losing their coverage until it's too late.

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62 h. ago Robotic probe quickly measures semiconductor properties to accelerate solar panel development

Scientists are striving to discover new semiconductor materials that could boost the efficiency of solar cells and other electronics. But the pace of innovation is bottlenecked by the speed at which researchers can manually measure important material properties.

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67 h. ago AI designs new underwater gliders with shapes inspired by marine animals

Marine scientists have long marveled at how animals like fish and seals swim so efficiently despite having different shapes. Their bodies are optimized for efficient aquatic navigation (or hydrodynamics), so they can exert minimal energy when traveling long distances.

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3 d. ago WATCH: Police on high alert after FBI, Homeland Security warn of lone wolf attacks July 4th

Police are increasing security in the air, on the streets and waterways.

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3 d. ago Troops at the Border: How the military’s role in immigration enforcement has exploded under Trump

Military expands at border with Air Force controlling 250 miles in Texas, authorizing troops to detain migrants while civil liberties groups warn of Posse Comitatus violations.

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3 d. ago Iran cracking down on people suspected of aiding Israel in war last month

Iran's government is detaining anyone they believe gathered and shared intelligence with Israel used to strike key military sites and kill top generals and nuclear scientists during last month's war.

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3 d. ago 'I'm an ER doctor — these are the injuries I see most on 4th of July'

Medical experts warn about July 4th health hazards, as ERs see peak visits from fireworks injuries, alcohol accidents, burns, heat exhaustion and drowning.

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3 d. ago Study: Babies’ poor vision may help organize visual brain pathways

MIT researchers found that low-quality visual input early in life may contribute to the development of key pathways in the brain’s visual system.

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4 d. ago Former CDC officials warn proposed budget cuts could cost American lives in 2026

Former CDC officials warn that proposed fiscal 2026 budget cuts would slash funding by 54%, threatening critical health programs and local departments across the U.S.

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4 d. ago 'Just one spark' can spell disaster, Washington fire officials warn ahead of July 4 weekend

'Just one spark' can spell disaster, Washington fire officials warn ahead of July 4 weekend  KUOW

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4 d. ago WA officials warn of wildfire risks from Fourth of July fireworks

WA officials warn of wildfire risks from Fourth of July fireworks  Washington State Standard

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4 d. ago Why Donald Trump’s 'big, beautiful bill' is a test for our democracy

The 'big, beautiful bill' divides America with 64% opposing it, as Republicans promise prosperity while Democrats warn of cuts amid a deepening crisis of trust in government.

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