RESEARCH

Dec 22 2025SCIENCE

Crabs and Lobsters: Do They Feel Pain?

People often enjoy crabs and lobsters, especially during holidays. But have you ever wondered if these creatures feel pain when they are cooked? A recent study sheds some light on this question. Researchers studied the European shore crab to see how it reacts to potentially harmful stimuli. They us

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Dec 22 2025SCIENCE

Science in Shambles: Researchers Share Their Struggles in 2025

In 2025, researchers in the United States faced immense challenges. The year started with a halt in key operations at the National Institutes of Health, disrupting ongoing studies and grant reviews. Simultaneously, executive orders were issued that declared only two sexes and ended diversity, equity

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Dec 21 2025HEALTH

Unlocking the Secrets of Colon Cancer Spread

Colon cancer can be tricky. It often comes back in a new spot after treatment. This is called metachronous metastasis. Doctors want to find ways to predict who might face this issue. A recent study looked at patients with stage II or III colon cancer. These patients had surgery between 2016 and 202

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Dec 21 2025HEALTH

Kids and Food Allergies: What You Need to Know

Food allergies in children are a big deal. Some kids grow out of them, but others don’t. So, what’s the deal? First, let’s talk about the good news. Milk and egg allergies are common, but many kids outgrow them. In fact, up to 95% of children eventually tolerate these foods. It often starts with ba

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Dec 21 2025SCIENCE

Shining a Light on Photoscience: A Look at a Key Journal

Photoscience is a big deal. It's about how light affects chemistry and biology. There's a journal that's all about this stuff. It's called "Photochemistry and Photobiology. " It's the official journal of the American Society for Photobiology. This journal is a big platform for scientists. They shar

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Dec 21 2025ENVIRONMENT

Breaking Down the Forever Chemicals: A Big Win for Alabama Researchers

In a big step forward for environmental science, a team of researchers from Alabama, Delaware, and South Carolina have teamed up to tackle a growing problem: "forever chemicals. " These chemicals, known as PFAS, are tough to break down and can cause serious health issues. Dr. Yu Lei from the Univers

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Dec 21 2025SCIENCE

Star Trek's Ship Design Might Actually Work for Real Space Travel

Star Trek's iconic spaceship, the Enterprise, might not just be a cool sci-fi creation. It turns out that its design could actually work for real faster-than-light travel. The ship has two big engine parts called nacelles, and they are placed far apart. This design is not just for looks. It helps cr

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Dec 21 2025SCIENCE

Sugarcane's Tiny Foe: The Secret Life of a Plant Invader

In the world of sugarcane, there's a sneaky bacterium called Xanthomonas albilineans that causes leaf scald disease. It's a tiny troublemaker with a small genome, which might be why it's so good at living inside plants. Scientists recently took a close look at what this bacterium is doing inside sug

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Dec 20 2025SCIENCE

Cosmic Crashes: The Eye of Sauron Star's Wild Past

In space, 25 light-years away, a star called Fomalhaut is making waves. Known as the "Eye of Sauron" due to its striking dust belt, this star has been the site of some incredible cosmic events. Over the past 20 years, astronomers have witnessed not one, but two massive collisions between rocky objec

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Dec 20 2025ENVIRONMENT

Weather Science in Peril: A Risky Move by the Trump Administration

The Trump administration has sparked concern among scientists and officials by planning to break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), a key institution for weather, wildfire, and climate science. This decision comes amid tensions between President Donald Trump and Colorado Governo

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