As GLP-1 drugs become more available, some people might use them despite not having excess weight. LEILA FADEL, HOST: GLP-1 drugs are …
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NASA readies for Artemis II mission, AI-powered speech gives stroke patients hope, and researchers discover oldest cave art ever
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogKendra Pierre-Louis: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Kendra Pierre-Louis, in for Rachel Feltman. You’re listening to our weekly science news roundup. …
Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Sign up here. Good morning. If you’re …
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UCL’s Megaproject Delivery Centre founding director on overhauling megaproject performance
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogA conversation with Juliano Denicol, founding director of UCL’s Megaproject Delivery Centre, on overhauling megaproject performance. Juliano Denicol is professor of Megaproject …
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Google Glass has found yet another lease of life — but is it too little too late for smart glasses?
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogIt has been over a decade since Google Glass smart glasses were announced in 2013, followed by their swift withdrawal — in …
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Scientists create exotic new forms of ice never before seen on Earth
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogChances are that all your encounters with frozen water—while trudging through slushy winter streets, perhaps, or treating yourself to cool summer lemonades—have …
William (Bill) Foege, credited by many for shepherding the smallpox eradication effort to completion, died Saturday at the age of 89. A …
Choosing the right upgrades for your home can feel overwhelming, especially with the vast number of renovation options available today. However, replacing …
January 25, 2026 4 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm Babies who attend daycare share ‘good’ germs, too Socializing at a …
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Antibiotic resistance is the ‘silent pandemic’ — here are four steps to stop it
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogImagine going to the hospital for a bacterial ear infection and hearing your doctor say, “We’re out of options.” It may sound …
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How to see 2 total solar eclipses in the next 2 years — including the ‘eclipse of the century’
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThere has not been a total solar eclipse since the “Great American Eclipse” on April 8, 2024 — but now, two are …
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Scientists call for urgent action as dangerous amoebas spread globally
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogEnvironmental and public health researchers are drawing attention to a little-known group of pathogens that may pose a rising global danger: free …
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Back from the dead, a black hole is erupting after a 100-million-year hiatus
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogJanuary 24, 2026 3 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm Back from the dead, a black hole is erupting after a …
Powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of botulism that has sickened dozens …
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‘A real revolution’: The James Webb telescope is upending our understanding of the biggest, oldest black holes in the universe
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogColossal monsters lurk in the centers of all galaxies. Known as supermassive black holes, these gravitational beasts can have millions to billions …
A new study suggests that long-term inflammation may physically change the colon in ways that promote early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC). Researchers found …
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Richard Hynes, a pioneer in the biology of cellular adhesion, dies at 81 | MIT News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogMIT Professor Emeritus Richard O. Hynes PhD ’71, a cancer biologist whose discoveries reshaped modern understandings of how cells interact with each …
WASHINGTON — Federal officials have paused more than 100 grants totaling over $5 billion awarded to states to bolster their public health …
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New York Governor’s $260B Budget Includes New Spending for Clean Water Infrastructure, Housing, Advanced Tech
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogWith a $260-billion state budget for 2027 representing a small increase from 2026, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said she will …
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Science news this week: The world’s oldest rock art, giant freshwater reservoir found off the East Coast, and the biggest solar radiation storm in decades
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThis week’s science news was filled with discoveries once thought lost to time — notably, the world’s oldest known rock art was …
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Researchers in Class of 1942 Professor of Chemistry Matthew D. Shoulders’ lab have uncovered a sinister hidden mechanism that can allow cancer cells to …
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Astronomers discover a gigantic, wobbling black hole jet that ‘changes the way we think about the galaxy’
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogIt’s a well-known fact that supermassive black holes (SMBH) play a vital role in the evolution of galaxies. Their powerful gravity and …
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Former executives of device maker Zynex Medical indicted for fraud
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogA federal grand jury in Rhode Island indicted two former executives of pain management device company Zynex Medical with multiple counts of …
Construction on the SR 161/Post Road project in Dublin has concluded, delivering a safer and more efficient interchange at U.S. 33. The …
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Biology-based brain model matches animals in learning, enables new discovery | MIT News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogA new computational model of the brain based closely on its biology and physiology not only learned a simple visual category learning …
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DfT says underground Manchester Piccadilly ‘needs testing further’ as NPR agreements signed
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe Department for Transport (DfT) has agreed to re-examine the value of an underground station at Manchester Piccadilly as part of its …
The universe is exploding. Or parts of it are. The night sky may seem calm, even serene, but that masks events of …
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is among the most aggressive forms of breast cancer and is especially difficult to treat. It grows rapidly, …
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Types of Liquidation Pallets Explained: A Reseller’s Complete Guide
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogLiquidation pallets have emerged as a go-to solution for resellers and savvy shoppers seeking products at prices below traditional retail. Navigating the …
