Tina, left, and Milo, right, are the official mascots of the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, named after the host…
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Five practical tips for talking to your children about sexuality
Canadian parents face multiple barriers to providing their children with reliable and culturally appropriate sex education, according to research published in Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare from the University of Alberta. “My motivation is to…
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Our ocean's 'natural antacids' may act faster than we thought
Earth’s ocean absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping to temper the impact of climate change but increasing ocean acidity. However, calcium carbonate minerals found in the seabed act as a natural antacid: Higher acidity causes calcium…
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'Northwest Passage' mechanism of bile acid transport reveals a voltage-dependent pathway
In a study published in Nature on January 28, a research team led by Eric H. Xu (Xu Huaqiang) from the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, along with Ma Xiong from Renji Hospital, determined how Ostα/β…
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Astronomers triumph over telescope-threatening energy project in Chile
February 2, 2026
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Astronomers declare rare dark-sky victory over scrapped energy project in Chile
After a year of protests from astronomers, authorities have abandoned plans for a giant, light-polluting…
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Stroke survivors can counterintuitively improve recovery by strengthening their stronger arm – new research
Stroke survivors often face substantial and long-lasting problems with their arms. Both arms often decline together: When one arm is more severely affected by the stroke, the other becomes more difficult to use as well. Compared with a…
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Poor sleep may account for a large share of dementia cases
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Y. Lin et al. Quantifying the population-level impact of insomnia on dementia among older adults in the United States. The Journals of Gerontology: Series A. Published online December 27, 2025. doi: 10.1093/gerona/glaf289.
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Semaglutide Pill Shows Heart Benefits in One Key Group, Study Finds : ScienceAlert
Taking oral semaglutide may reduce heart-related hospitalizations and deaths among those with a history of heart failure and type 2 diabetes, a new analysis suggests.
Data from a trial funded by Novo Nordisk – which produces the…
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See the moon eclipse one of the brightest stars in the sky during rare alignment tonight
If you’ve never seen the moon occult a bright star, tonight (Feb. 2, 2026) could be a night to remember — if geography is kind to you.
Skywatchers in parts of North America and northwest Africa will be treated to a remarkable celestial event…
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SpaceX plans to launch one million satellites to power orbital AI data center
February 2, 2026
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SpaceX plans to launch one million satellites to power orbital AI data center
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is set to massively expand its orbital footprint in a bid to power next-generation artificial…
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