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Trump Coal Boost Gains Momentum as Bids, Land Opened Up
Leases awarded in Alabama and Utah, new mines approved in Tennessee and Wyoming, more than 13 million acres opened to coal mining this year.
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Gut Changes Persist Years After Stopping Certain Medications
Recent research shows that common medications such as antibiotics and antidepressants can leave lasting changes in gut bacteria.
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Silent Risk: Nearly Half of Hospital Visitors Skip Handwashing, Study Finds
Skipping handwashing after using the restroom can quietly spread harmful germs.
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What Pacific Leaders Had to Say About Climate Change at the UN
Beijing’s incursion into the region did not rate much of a mention from the Pacific leaders.
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Functional Beverages Promise More Than Energy–Here’s How to Spot the Good Ones
Functional beverages are everywhere–learn how to choose the ones that truly support your health.
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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at NASA’s Moon Mission Preparations
The first manned mission to fly around the moon in more than 50 years could launch as early as February 2026.
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Citizen-Scientists Power the Search for Humanity’s Next Home
Volunteer programs such as the DIY Exoplanet Search project encourage everyday people to help discover new solar systems.
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Study Links ADHD Medications to Small but Significant Risk of Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder
While the risk is small, spotting symptoms early can make a big difference in outcomes.
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Leucovorin Could Be a Promising New Treatment for Autism–Here’s Why
The connection between autism and leucovorin began with an unexpected detour.
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Artemis II Crew Says Success Means Being ‘Forgotten’
Commander Reid Wiseman said the four-person crew’s goal is to pave the way for future lunar landings and missions deeper into the solar system.
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Breakthrough Gene Therapy Treats Huntington’s Disease for 1st Time
Clinical trials showed that patients kept their independence longer as the disease’s progression slowed dramatically.
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Artemis II Could Launch Moon Flyby Mission Early February 2026, NASA Says
The 10-day mission will mark the first human trip around the Moon since Apollo 17 in December 1972.
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8 Months After Biggest Battery Storage Fire in US History, California Residents Still Seeking Answers
The cleanup could take two years, while future operation remains uncertain.
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California Scientists Developing ‘Electronic Nose’ to Detect Explosives, Drugs
A university research team hopes their device can sniff out explosives, harmful airborne chemicals, and illegal drugs.
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Cleansing the Brain–Strategies to Guard Against Toxin-Driven Cognitive Decline
Ancient and modern practices are being used in new ways to help keep the brain healthy.
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Protecting Children’s Vision From Early Nearsightedness
Simple treatments and daily habits give parents powerful tools to safeguard their children’s sight long term.
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NASA Announces New ‘All-American’ Astronaut Candidate Class
Ten men and women were chosen out of approximately 8,000 applicants.
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Trump Coal Boost Gains Momentum as Bids, Land Opened Up
Leases awarded in Alabama and Utah, new mines approved in Tennessee and Wyoming, more than 13 million acres opened to coal mining this year.
|
Gut Changes Persist Years After Stopping Certain Medications
Recent research shows that common medications such as antibiotics and antidepressants can leave lasting changes in gut bacteria.
|
Silent Risk: Nearly Half of Hospital Visitors Skip Handwashing, Study Finds
Skipping handwashing after using the restroom can quietly spread harmful germs.
|
What Pacific Leaders Had to Say About Climate Change at the UN
Beijing’s incursion into the region did not rate much of a mention from the Pacific leaders.
|
Functional Beverages Promise More Than Energy–Here’s How to Spot the Good Ones
Functional beverages are everywhere–learn how to choose the ones that truly support your health.
|
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at NASA’s Moon Mission Preparations
The first manned mission to fly around the moon in more than 50 years could launch as early as February 2026.
|
Citizen-Scientists Power the Search for Humanity’s Next Home
Volunteer programs such as the DIY Exoplanet Search project encourage everyday people to help discover new solar systems.
|
Study Links ADHD Medications to Small but Significant Risk of Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder
While the risk is small, spotting symptoms early can make a big difference in outcomes.
|
Leucovorin Could Be a Promising New Treatment for Autism–Here’s Why
The connection between autism and leucovorin began with an unexpected detour.
|
Artemis II Crew Says Success Means Being ‘Forgotten’
Commander Reid Wiseman said the four-person crew’s goal is to pave the way for future lunar landings and missions deeper into the solar system.
|
Breakthrough Gene Therapy Treats Huntington’s Disease for 1st Time
Clinical trials showed that patients kept their independence longer as the disease’s progression slowed dramatically.
|
Artemis II Could Launch Moon Flyby Mission Early February 2026, NASA Says
The 10-day mission will mark the first human trip around the Moon since Apollo 17 in December 1972.
|
8 Months After Biggest Battery Storage Fire in US History, California Residents Still Seeking Answers
The cleanup could take two years, while future operation remains uncertain.
|
California Scientists Developing ‘Electronic Nose’ to Detect Explosives, Drugs
A university research team hopes their device can sniff out explosives, harmful airborne chemicals, and illegal drugs.
|
Cleansing the Brain–Strategies to Guard Against Toxin-Driven Cognitive Decline
Ancient and modern practices are being used in new ways to help keep the brain healthy.
|
Protecting Children’s Vision From Early Nearsightedness
Simple treatments and daily habits give parents powerful tools to safeguard their children’s sight long term.
|
NASA Announces New ‘All-American’ Astronaut Candidate Class
Ten men and women were chosen out of approximately 8,000 applicants.
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