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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Streamlined Powder Test: Using Pictures Instead of Lab Machines

Dry powder inhalers need a quick way to check how fine their particles are. Scientists usually rely on a big machine called the next‑generation impactor and then run a slow liquid test to measure the results. The new method replaces that slow step with smart image analysis. Images of the po

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Safe Water Still a Hard Fight in Rural Philippines

In many poor and middle‑income places, getting clean water is a daily battle. A recent study looked at four remote villages in Barbaza, Antique. The researchers collected 232 water samples from taps, bottles and wells. They tested each sample for temperature, pH, total dissolved solids (TDS

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Space Talk: Movies, Orbit Tech and the Next Moon Mission

The new film about a lone astronaut on a long‑haul space trip sparks debate about how realistic the science feels. Experts point out that while some details are imaginative, many of the challenges shown—like life support and radiation protection—mirror real research. Next up is a look at data cen

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Celebrating 90 Years of Biophysics in Brazil

The Brazilian Biophysical Society has guided the field for almost a century. Since 1936 it has linked scientists, students and institutions through workshops, meetings, and conferences. These gatherings have built a strong reputation for biophysics across Brazil and the wider Latin American region.

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Extending the Time After Death: A Safe Way to Expand Tendon Donations

The need for tendon grafts is rising, and one way to meet this demand could be to allow more time between a person’s death and the harvest of their tendons. Researchers tested how letting tendons sit for up to 36 hours after death, and at different temperatures, affects their safety and quality.

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Thrilling Skies: A Pilot Who Loves Storms

Wayne Sand, an 85‑year‑old veteran of Vietnam and a seasoned pilot, has spent his life flying where most would turn away. From the moment he first saw a crop‑duster low over Montana’s grass airstrip, he knew his future lay in the sky. A young man with little money, Sand worked any job he could find

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Genes, Family and Bullying: What Makes Some Kids Targets?

Bullying can leave deep scars on a child’s mind, and scientists are trying to figure out why some kids become victims while others don’t. A new study looked at twins, their parents and siblings to untangle the mix of genes and surroundings that might make a child more likely to be bullied. Research

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Microbes and bugs: How gut bacteria change infection risks in fruit flies

When tiny fruit flies eat, their gut bacteria might help decide whether they survive an infection or not. Scientists studied four types of these flies by messing with their tiny gut communities. First they weakened the bacteria living inside some of the flies. Then they exposed all the flies to harm

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Lasers in War: The Hidden Shift in How Battlefields Work

Military lasers don’t scream like movie guns. Real ones work quietly, zapping drones by frying their cameras or overloading their circuits. No explosive sounds, no bright red beams—just sudden, invisible damage. Some versions can even knock flying targets out of the sky, though governments rarely br

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Why brain scans need better diversity data to work for everyone

Brain scans like MRIs help doctors spot brain changes linked to diseases. But these scans may not work the same for everyone. Studies show brain measurements can differ widely across ethnic groups and income levels. Yet most brain research is done on a small slice of the population, mainly white and

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