In early 2023, a troop of wild sooty mangabeys was struck by an outbreak of mpox (formerly monkeypox) — a potentially deadly disease characterized by a distinctive red rash that develops into pus-filled blisters. At the time, it was not known…
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A lopsided nanoparticle detects cancer markers in blood 100 times better than today's rapid tests
An inverse design strategy that works backward from desired performance to optimal particle shape has produced an asymmetric nanomotor for cancer detection. The lopsided nanoparticle, driven by near-infrared light, swims nearly four times faster…
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White House Responds as Scabby Mark Appears on Trump’s Neck
After kicking off major strikes in Iran on Saturday, president Donald Trump wasn’t in a hurry…
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Users are ditching ChatGPT for Claude. Here’s how to make the switch
Many users are switching to Claude following a string of controversies surrounding ChatGPT and its parent company, OpenAI.
The tipping point came after Anthropic, the company behind Claude, refused to allow the Department of Defense to use…
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Improved EV battery gains will outmatch degradation from climate change, research shows
Climate change was poised to create an interesting catch-22 for electric vehicles. Electrifying transportation can go a long way to reducing carbon emissions that are driving up global temperatures. But warmer temperatures also accelerate the…
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'Plug-and-play'—how plants steal genetic shortcuts to survive
Plants are fast-tracking their own evolution by “plugging in” genetic code stolen from their neighbors, according to new research that reveals the secret to their own successful genetic engineering. The study, led by Catherine Collins, Dr. Luke…
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Ancient DNA reveals life and death of Late Bronze Age in Central Europe
A new interdisciplinary study published in Nature Communications provides the first detailed insights, from a biomolecular and archaeological perspective, into the lives of people living in Central Europe during the Late Bronze Age (ca….
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Repeal of universal motorcycle helmet laws linked to 26% increase in crash-related hospital costs
Repealing universal motorcycle helmet laws is associated with a significant increase in crash-related inpatient costs, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Using Michigan’s 2012 repeal as a natural…
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The WHO just made its predictions for the 2026–2027 flu season
March 2, 2026
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Here are the flu strains health officials predict could hit hard next season
The WHO has warned countries in the Northern Hemisphere to be prepared to fight influenza viruses that fall under the…
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US scientists identify robust new telecom-ready silicon quantum qubit
Scientists in the US have identified a robust new qubit in silicon, dubbed the CN center, which could open the door to scalable silicon-based quantum processors and photonic chips.
The discovery was made by a research team at the University…
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