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Dec 27 2025SCIENCE

Science Keeps Moving Forward, Even When It's Under Fire

Science had a rough time in the United States. Many research grants were put on hold or canceled. This included over 3, 800 grants from big organizations like the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. NASA faced threats of major budget cuts. Top scientists are leaving th

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Dec 27 2025HEALTH

Sleep and Your Apple Watch: A Health Game Changer

Wearing a watch to bed might sound odd, but it turns out it could be a game-changer for health. Initially, the idea of sleeping with an Apple Watch seemed uncomfortable and unnecessary. After all, it was bought for workouts, not sleep tracking. But things changed when a doctor insisted on monitoring

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Dec 27 2025HEALTH

How People See Staying on Track with Dementia Prevention

People are starting to see how changing their lifestyle can help lower the chances of dementia. But sticking to these changes isn't always easy. Researchers have been looking into this, but they mostly focus on how well people follow the rules. What's missing is how regular people understand and fee

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Dec 27 2025BUSINESS

Quick Tips to Make Your Job Hunt Easier

Job hunting can be tough, especially when you're not sure where to start. A book called \"The 2-Hour Job Search\" by Steve Dalton might help. It's not about finding a job in just two hours, but about making your job search more efficient. The book suggests spending two hours to get your job search

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Dec 27 2025HEALTH

Is DiTA the Right Tool for Physical Therapy Research?

Physical therapy relies heavily on diagnostic tests to pinpoint issues. DiTA is a database designed to gather and organize studies on these tests. It holds both individual studies and comprehensive reviews. However, its practicality and usefulness remain untested. Researchers and healthcare profess

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Dec 27 2025SCIENCE

Hamsters and Hope: The Leptospirosis Vaccine Breakthrough

Leptospirosis is a sneaky disease that often gets overlooked, but it's a big deal in many parts of the world. Scientists have been working on a new way to fight it using mRNA vaccines, similar to those used for COVID-19. This time, they targeted specific parts of the bacteria that causes leptospiros

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Dec 27 2025ENVIRONMENT

Why Closing a Key Weather Research Center is a Big Deal

The U. S. government is planning to shut down the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Colorado. This place is a big deal in the world of weather and climate science. It's been around since 1960 and has helped make lots of important discoveries. NCAR has special tools like supercomput

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Dec 27 2025EDUCATION

Unwanted Guests: The Hidden Impact of Invasive Species

Creighton University is diving into a big problem. They are studying invasive species. These are plants, animals, or tiny organisms that are not from around here. They cause trouble in new places. The project aims to understand how these invaders affect local ecosystems. It is important to know how

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Dec 27 2025EDUCATION

Research Funding Changes: How Universities Are Coping

In recent times, the landscape of research funding has shifted dramatically. This has left many universities, especially those in Pittsburgh, in a tough spot. They rely heavily on federal dollars for their research projects. But now, with cuts and restrictions, they're struggling to keep things runn

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Dec 26 2025SCIENCE

Glowing Guardians: How Tiny Detectives Spot Danger

Cyanide is a sneaky troublemaker. It lurks in places like factories and farms, posing risks to both people and the environment. To tackle this invisible threat, scientists have developed clever tools called fluorescent probes. These are like tiny detectives that light up when they find cyanide, maki

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