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May 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Tracking tiny plastic troublemakers in medicine factory water

Every day, factories that make pills, syrups, and pills send millions of litres of wastewater down the drain. Scientists now worry that that water carries hidden guests: microscopic plastic bits. These bits can slip through the usual cleaning steps and end up in rivers, soil, and even the food chain

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May 12 2026SCIENCE

Brain cells that change roles: What this new study tells us about brain health

Scientists recently corrected a key research paper about brain cells called microglia. These tiny cells act like the brain’s cleanup crew and defense team mixed together. Instead of being identical, they switch between different roles depending on what the brain needs at the time. This flexibility h

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May 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Eurovision faces new voting fairness questions

This year's Eurovision Song Contest has two big issues on its hands. First, some countries are skipping the event over Israel's participation. Second, new voting rules are being tested because of concerns about how countries campaign for votes. Last year, Israel got an unusually high number of publ

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May 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Testing the brain’s power to control movement

Brandon Patterson, paralyzed from the chest down after a car crash nine years ago, depends on family help for daily tasks like getting out of bed or pouring coffee. But scientific progress has offered him a new role—not just a test subject, but an active participant in pushing boundaries. Unlike typ

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May 12 2026HEALTH

Why ALS Drug Research Struggles and How to Fix It

ALS is a rare but cruel disease that slowly shuts down the body while leaving the mind intact. Doctors have only approved three drugs for it since the mid-1990s, and none of them cure or stop the disease—they merely slow it down a little. Part of the problem is money. Running trials for ALS is extre

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May 11 2026HEALTH

New Hope for Depression: How Two Brain Treatments Work Together

Scientists recently tested a fresh approach to fighting depression in mice by pairing a natural compound with brain stimulation. They wanted to see if two different methods could work better together than alone. First, they stressed out mice to mimic human depression. Then, they split the animals in

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May 11 2026CRYPTO

New Crypto Pepeto Hits $10M While Ethereum Gains Momentum

A new crypto project called Pepeto has just pushed past $9. 92 million in presale funding, smashing previous stages in record time. What makes this different? A former Binance engineer joined the team, bringing serious credibility. Early buyers aren’t just holding tokens—they’re earning 174% yearly

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May 11 2026BUSINESS

Small businesses in Savannah show signs of growth but face tough challenges

Savannah’s economy is booming, mostly thanks to big players like the port and Hyundai’s new electric vehicle plant. But small businesses aren’t seeing the same rise. While mid-sized and large companies are growing fast, tiny businesses with under 20 workers are barely keeping up. Most of the small b

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May 10 2026CRIME

Crypto Crime Surge: Europe Leads the Attack Wave

Recent data shows that violent thefts targeting cryptocurrency owners have climbed sharply, with losses topping $101 million in the first four months of 2026. A security firm that tracks these incidents reports that only 34 attacks have been recorded worldwide, yet the damage has nearly doubled comp

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May 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Chicago’s Science Spotlight: A Top Museum Gets Global Praise

One of Chicago’s standout spots now joins an elite club of museums worldwide. The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry just made the cut for Travel + Leisure’s list of the 27 best museums for art, history, and culture. With its massive size and focus on interactive learning, the museum stands out

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