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Petrolatum Ointments Swell and Rupture Glaucoma Implants, Doctors Warn
A common eye ointment could silently damage glaucoma implants, causing them to swell and even rupture, according to new research from Japan.
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Laughing Gas Rapidly Vanquishes Depression in Promising Clinical Trials
Feeling down? Inhale a dose of laughing gas and watch your depression vanish in hours. This novel treatment has shown promising results in small trials, offering a potential breakthrough for those seeking swift relief.
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Kew Unveils 125 Newly Discovered Plants and 65 Fungi Amid Biodiversity Crisis
Over the past year, scientists at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in the U.K., officially named 125 plants and 65 fungi. The new-to-science species include a parasitic fungus that turns Brazilian spiders into “zombies,” a critically endangered orchid with blood-red markings from Ecuador s cloud fore...
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ChatGPT Shatters the Limits of Digital Health Advice
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Sunken Iron Age Cargoes Rewrite Mediterranean Trade
Uncovering the secrets of ancient Mediterranean trade: Groundbreaking discoveries from Dor reveal how shifting empires shaped seaborne commerce over millennia.
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Atomic Spins Defy Convention: Crystal Unleashes Unexpected Magnetic Twists
Florida State University scientists have engineered a new crystal that forces atomic magnets to swirl into complex, repeating patterns. The effect comes from mixing two nearly identical compounds whose mismatched structures create magnetic tension at the atomic level. These swirling “skyrmion-like” ...
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Restore Myanmar's Endangered Flora: Collaborative Data Unlocks Botanical Treasure
Myanmar is a country of extremes. From tropical forests, mangroves and wetlands to frost-bitten alpine mountain slopes and jagged limestone karst outcrops, it’s home to tremendous botanical diversity. Orchids alone account for more than 1,200 species, and researchers have described scores of new-to-...
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The Surprising Secret Behind This 600-Year-Old Viking "Super Ship
Unearthing a Viking marvel: Archaeologists in Denmark have discovered the largest and best-preserved cog ship ever found, a 600-year-old, 92-foot "super ship" that revolutionized medieval trade.
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Grieving Mums Demand Safe Havens for Addicted Kids
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From Detention to Defiance: How Protesters Reclaimed the Streets Against ICE
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Brain Signals Predict Alzheimer's Years Early
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Mammal Diversity Surges by 25%
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Smell Loss Sufferers Gain Surprising Sensory Superpower
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Could this Teenage Wildfire Hero Spark a New Era for Girls' Empowerment?
A single social media plea sparked a million-dollar movement, igniting a nonprofit and community hub to guide teens beyond the shadow of a devastating wildfire.
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While Dinner Parties Fret, This Tangy Brussels Sprout Salad Quietly Conquers the Table
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The 'Avatar' Jellyfish Emerges from the Deep
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Antiquated Permitting Crumbles as Louisville Unlocks AI's Superpower
Louisville, KY partners with Govstream.ai to streamline permitting and development with AI, aiming to boost efficiency and transparency.
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Uche's Loving Message from Heaven Propels Sheinelle to Co-Host the Today Show's 4th Hour
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Judge Restores $12M in Children's Health Funding
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Japan Defies China's Rare Earth Dominance with Deep-Sea Mining Breakthrough
Rare earth riches await Japan's deep-sea mining mission, a bold bid to secure critical minerals for EVs, tech, and defense.
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Plummeting Birth Rates Ignite Progressive Reckoning: Visionaries Seize Demographic Shift
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A Pint-Sized Penitent: Young Caller Pens Precious 911 Apology
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NASA Cuts Crew-11 Mission Short After Medical Emergency
A medical emergency on the International Space Station has prompted NASA to cut short the Crew-11 mission and return the astronauts to Earth earlier than planned.
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Celebrities Crush Fundraising Goal, Raise $5.5M for Gaza and Sudan Relief
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MARTA Mobilizes to Propel Atlanta's World Cup Triumph
New trains, bus rapid transit, and station upgrades will transform Atlanta's transit ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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From Bucket to Breakthrough: Argentinian Teen's Plastic Shin Guards Now Protect 5,000 Kids
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Embrace AI in Healthcare - But Regulate it Responsibly
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From Rubble to Brushstrokes: Ms. Rachel Uplifts Young Gaza Artists
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Supersonic Smash Shatters 70-Year Physics Law, Unlocking Breakthroughs for Armor and Space Tech
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Rare Tropical Bird Defies Blizzard to Arrive in Unexpected Massachusetts Backyard
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The Shocking Afterlife of this Dead Star
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Makar Sankranti Blooms with Sustainable Decor
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What Lengths Are Families Going to Afford the Life-Changing Power of IVF?
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Honey Bees Defy Scorching Heat Waves to Safeguard Pollination
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Could Same-Sex Bonds Save Primates From Environmental Collapse?
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