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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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Dec 17 2025HEALTH

Is Dried Blood Sampling the Future of Vitamin D Testing?

Vitamin D is crucial for our health. It affects many things in our body. Doctors often check levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-(OH)D) to see if someone has enough vitamin D. Normally, they take blood from a vein. But there's a new way: dried blood microsampling. This new method is less invasive. It

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Dec 17 2025SCIENCE

Bees That Built Homes in Bones: A Strange Discovery

In a cave on Hispaniola, scientists found something odd: ancient bees that nested inside animal bones. This is not typical bee behavior. Most bees build hives or nests above ground. But these bees, named Osnidum almontei, did something different. They used the hollow parts of bones to make their hom

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Dec 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Arctic's Rapid Changes: A Wake-Up Call

The Arctic is heating up quickly. It's changing faster than the rest of the world. This is causing big problems. One weird thing happening is rivers turning bright red-orange. This is not because of pollution. It's because of iron coming from melting permafrost. This is a clear sign of climate chang

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Dec 17 2025SCIENCE

Bees Built Homes in Ancient Owl Leftovers

Deep inside a cave, a peculiar story unfolded. Giant owls, with their big eyes and even bigger appetites, left behind a mess. They ate their prey and then spat out bone pellets. These pellets created a cozy spot for bees. Scientists found something strange in the cave. They saw odd shapes in the tee

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Dec 17 2025SCIENCE

The Confidence Conundrum: Is It a Personality Trait?

People often think they're better at things than they really are. But is this overconfidence just a random thing, or is it part of who they are? To find out, two teams of researchers teamed up and agreed on some tests. They even planned their analyses and predictions before collecting any data. The

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Dec 17 2025SCIENCE

A Bright Mind in Science: Remembering Nuno Loureiro

Nuno Loureiro, a standout figure in the world of physics and fusion science, has passed away at the age of 47. He was more than just a professor at MIT; he was a visionary who pushed the boundaries of plasma science and fusion technology. Loureiro's work was all about making fusion energy a reality

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

Big Changes Coming for Cannabis: What You Need to Know

President Donald Trump is likely to sign an executive order soon. This order could make cannabis more accessible. It might also change how it's classified and used in healthcare. The order could move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. This would put it in the same category as Tylenol with co

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Dec 16 2025HEALTH

The Elephant Apple: Nature's Medicine Cabinet

The elephant apple tree, a tropical powerhouse, has been a staple in traditional medicine for centuries. This isn't just any ordinary plant; it's loaded with beneficial compounds like flavonoids, tannins, saponins, and triterpenoids. These compounds are like the tree's secret weapons, offering a ran

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