Like physics, math has its own set of “fundamental particles” — the prime numbers, which can’t be broken down into smaller natural …
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Vertex says drug reduced marker of kidney disease in late-stage trial
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogVertex said Monday that a drug it secured as part of a $4.9 billion acquisition successfully reduced by half a key marker …
NASA’s Van Allen Probe A is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere almost 14 years after launch. From 2012 to 2019, the spacecraft and its twin, Van Allen Probe B, …
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State superintendent celebrates the literacy and math leader schools at Floyd County Schools – The Rome News-Tribune
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogState superintendent celebrates the literacy and math leader schools at Floyd County Schools The Rome News-Tribune
In some parts of the deep ocean, it can look like it’s snowing. This “marine snow” is the dust and detritus that …
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In people with epilepsy, sleeping after a seizure may trigger more seizures
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogSleep could encode epileptic seizures in the brain by repurposing the processes used to solidify memories, potentially making seizures harder to treat …
Bob Herman covers health insurance, government programs, hospitals, physicians, and other providers — reporting on how money influences those businesses and shapes …
Students in New York will hear from NASA astronauts Jack Hathaway and Chris Williams as they answer prerecorded science, technology, engineering, and …
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Parents’ stress may be quietly driving childhood obesity, Yale study finds
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogChildhood obesity has been increasing in recent years. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, about one in five children and …
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Some Mideast Construction Projects Halted as Owners, Industry Firms Steel for Impacts of War
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe U.S.-Israel-led war with Iran has already had global economic impacts, with oil and gas price spikes and stock markets dropping around …
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Asante spider: A rare African sword ornament from Ghana’s Gold Coast that later helped a man in Texas barter for his life
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe gold sword ornament from the Asante Empire has a unique spider shape. (Image credit: Image courtesy of the Dallas Museum of …
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Science news this week: Cannibal orcas in Russia, oracle bones that reveal climate disaster in ancient China, humming black holes and a barefoot volcanologist
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogScience news this week was full of bizarre and baffling animal behavior, with news of chewed-up orca fins washing up on a …
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Teens are sleeping less than ever and screens aren’t primarily to blame : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogfcafotodigital/E+/Getty Images The spring time change can mean waking up a little groggy. But the situation may be worse for many teenagers …
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A new study finds dangerous chemicals in some commonly used hair extensions : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogNPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks to researcher Elissia Franklin about a new study which found dangerous chemicals in some commonly used hair extensions. …
Motion-triggered cameras, or “camera traps”, are giving everyone from homeowners to parks managers an unprecedented view of their local wildlife. While a …
Food and Drug Administration official Vinay Prasad self-destructed last week. The FDA announced Friday evening that he would step down next month …
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‘Exposed Cranium’ leaks its gory secrets in new James Webb telescope images: Space photo of the week
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogQUICK FACTS What it is: Nebula PMR 1, also known as the “Exposed Cranium” Where it is: 5,000 light-years away in the …
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Popular Anti-Aging Supplement May Fuel Cancer Growth – Here’s Why : ScienceAlert
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogA group of natural compounds attracting attention for their anti-aging potential has a dark side. New research shows how a family of …
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New Load Management System From Grove Allows Owners to Upgrade Older Mobile Cranes : CEG
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogManitowoc debuted a new aftermarket technology at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2026 that allows owners of older Grove mobile cranes to update to the latest …
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Making a ‘digital twin’ of yourself could revolutionize future surgeries, making medical procedures much more personal
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogDr. John Pandolfino jokes that he comes from a long line of electricians and plumbers — and that as a gastroenterologist, he’s …
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Students Arrested After Prank Kills Georgia Math Teacher – Us Weekly
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogStudents Arrested After Prank Kills Georgia Math Teacher Us Weekly
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Scientists tracked faint signals from the stars — and may have turned up hundreds of undiscovered planets
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogScientists have found a potential shortcut for identifying stars that host planets. The technique, based on specific signals in starlight, could make …
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Study finds phone use on the toilet may cause painful medical condition
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogPeople who reported using a smartphone while sitting on the toilet were more likely to have hemorrhoids than those who did not …
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Replacing humans with machines is leaving truckloads of food stranded and unusable
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogSupermarket shelves can look full despite the food systems underneath them being under strain. Fruit may be stacked neatly, chilled meat may …
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FDA, urged to avoid controversy, creates new headache with attack on UniQure
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogAdam Feuerstein is a senior writer and biotech columnist, reporting on the crossroads of drug development, business, Wall Street, and biotechnology. He …
As NASA invites the public to follow the Artemis II mission as a crew of four astronauts venture around the Moon inside …
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Federal autism advisory board cancels first public meeting since overhaul
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogO. Rose Broderick reports on the health policies and technologies that govern people with disabilities’ lives. Before coming to STAT, she worked …
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‘The warming trend nearly doubled after 2014’: The rate of global warming has accelerated more in the past decade than ever before
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe rate of global warming has accelerated at a higher level since 2015 than in any decade since records began in 1880, …
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Some Mideast Construction Projects Halted as Construction Firms Steel for Impacts of War
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe U.S.-Israel-led war with Iran has already had global economic impacts, with oil and gas price spikes and stock markets dropping around …
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‘It could revolutionize, completely, the way we treat depression’: Researchers are exploring promising immune therapy for treating psychiatric symptoms
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlog“I was completely surprised.” When psychiatrist Dr. James Murrough teamed up with dermatologist Dr. Emma Guttman-Yassky to investigate how the immune system …
