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Jan 17 2026SCIENCE

Unraveling the Tiny World of Wine: How Nature Shapes the Microbes in Vineyards

In the world of wine, tiny microbes are the unsung heroes. They play a big role in how wine tastes. But what makes these microbes choose one vineyard over another? A big study in Swiss vineyards tried to find out. Over three years, scientists collected samples from 95 different vineyards. They look

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Jan 14 2026HEALTH

How Moving More Can Help Fight Heart Disease at Any Age

Obesity is a big problem. It's getting worse and hurting people's hearts. But there's good news. Moving more can help, no matter how old you are. First, let's talk about kids and teens. They spend a lot of time sitting around. Schools and neighborhoods should make it easier for them to run, play, a

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Jan 07 2026HEALTH

How Your Skin Ages: The Hidden Role of Your Environment

Skin aging is not just about time passing. It's a mix of what's inside you and what's happening around you. Think of it like a recipe. Some parts are written in your genes. Other parts come from your daily life. Things like sun exposure, pollution, smoking, food, and stress can speed up aging. They

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Dec 13 2025SCIENCE

Soil's Hidden Threat: How Bacteria and Environment Shape Antibiotic Resistance

Soil is more than just dirt. It's a bustling world of microbes. Among these tiny life forms, some carry genes that can resist antibiotics. These genes are called antibiotic resistance genes, or ARGs. Scientists wanted to understand how these ARGs form and spread, especially in the soil around plant

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Nov 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Tiny but Mighty: Zooplankton's Big Role in the Barents Sea

In the southern Barents Sea, tiny creatures are making a big impact. These are zooplankton, the small animals drifting in the ocean. They are super important for fish and shellfish. This area is a hotspot for fishing. So, understanding zooplankton here is crucial. A recent study looked at these tin

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Nov 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Tiny Sea Creatures Grow and Shrink to Survive

In the vast ocean, tiny creatures called Noctiluca scintillans are making big waves. These dinoflagellates can grow and shrink depending on their environment. Scientists wanted to understand why this happens. They did experiments to see how food, temperature, and light affect the size and growth of

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Oct 31 2025HEALTH

Why Are More Young People in the Midwest Getting Cancer?

In the Midwest, something troubling is happening. While cancer rates are dropping in most parts of the U. S. , they are rising in states like Iowa, Nebraska, and Illinois. These states, known for growing corn, are seeing more cases of cancer, especially in people between 15 and 49 years old. Expert

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Jul 09 2025SCIENCE

How Weather Affects Your Seaweed Snacks

Seaweed farming is big business. It's a key player in the global food scene. But climate change is making things tricky. Think about your favorite seaweed snack. It might taste different soon. Why? Because the environment where seaweed grows is changing. Scientists in South Korea studied this. They

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Jun 24 2025HEALTH

Bulgarian Babies: How Life Changes Affect Their Growth

Over the past 40 years, Bulgarian babies have been getting smaller. This isn't just a random thing. It's a sign of bigger changes happening in the country. First, let's talk about weight. In the 1980s, the average baby boy weighed about 3447 grams at birth. By 2020, that number dropped to 3335 gram

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Jun 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Fishy Truth of Khaliajuri Haor

Khaliajuri Haor, a shallow wetland in Northeast Bangladesh, is facing serious issues. Climate change and human activities are taking a toll on this bowl-shaped wetland. To understand what's going on, a study was conducted to look at fish populations and the threats they face. The study collected da

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