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Dec 18 2025SCIENCE

Fungi's Clever Tricks Against Medicines

Fungi are wily opponents. They can alter their form to evade the effects of medications. Scientists chose two familiar fungi, Aspergillus fumigatus and Candida albicans, to observe their reactions to two common antifungal drugs: AmBisome and Caspofungin. AmBisome is quick. It halts fungal growth ra

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Dec 18 2025CRIME

A Bright Mind Lost: The Mysterious Death of a Nuclear Scientist

A top scientist at MIT was shot dead in his home. Nuno Loureiro, 47, was a big deal in nuclear science. He was known for his work on nuclear fusion and plasma science. Loureiro was also the director of MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center. He had a long career, studying at places like Imperial Col

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Dec 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

Breaking Down a Climate Research Giant: What's Next for NCAR?

The Trump administration has a plan to split up the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Colorado. This is a big deal because NCAR is one of the largest centers for studying climate and weather in the U. S. Russ Vought, who works at the White House, shared this news on X. He said the N

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Dec 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Breakthroughs and Oddities: A Mixed Bag of Innovations

In the world of tech, some exciting and unusual things are happening. A former top executive from Neuralink has started a new project. This project aims to preserve organs. It's a big deal because it could change how we think about organ transplants and medical treatments. Amazon has introduced som

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Dec 18 2025HEALTH

Lift Weights for a Sharper Mind: What Science Says

Ever thought about how lifting weights could help your brain? New research shows that building muscle and reducing hidden belly fat might keep your brain younger and healthier. This isn't just about looking good; it's about keeping your mind sharp as you age. The study looked at over a thousand hea

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Dec 17 2025SCIENCE

Titan's Hidden Secrets: Could It Be Slushy Instead of Oceanic?

Saturn's moon, Titan, has long been thought to have a vast underground ocean. But recent research is challenging that idea. Scientists now believe Titan might have deep layers of ice and slush, similar to Earth's polar regions. These layers could contain pockets of melted water where life might exis

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Dec 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Arctic's Rapid Changes: A Warning for Our Planet

The Arctic is changing fast. It's not just about polar bears and icebergs anymore. The Arctic is like the Earth's air conditioner. When it warms up, the whole planet feels it. Scientists have been keeping an eye on the Arctic for 20 years. They've noticed some big changes. The last decade was the h

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Dec 17 2025SCIENCE

Oslo Schools Power Data: A Goldmine for Energy Research

Oslo has a treasure trove of energy data. It comes from 48 schools across the city. This data tracks how much energy each school uses every hour. The data spans from 1 to 11 years. It includes details about the buildings and local weather. The data is clean and reliable. It was carefully checked an

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Dec 17 2025HEALTH

A Generous Gift to Fight Cancer

The Knight family has made a huge donation to fight cancer. They gave $2 billion to the Oregon Health & Science University's Knight Cancer Institute. This is a lot of money. It is more than double the second-biggest donation this year. Warren Buffett gave $746. 7 million to his foundation. That is a

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

Weather Research in the Crosshairs: A Shift in Science Policy

The Trump administration has set its sights on a major change in the world of weather and climate research. The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Colorado might soon see a big shake-up. Russ Vought, the head of the Office of Management and Budget, shared this news on X. He said the

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