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The Guardian view on microplastics research: questioning results is good for science, but has political consequences

Editorial: Errors in measuring microplastic pollution can be corrected. Public trust in science also needs to be shored up

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Jan 18 • 12:58 PM EST • Science • theguardian.com
New class of strong magnets uses earth-abundant elements, avoids rare-earth metals

Georgetown University researchers have discovered a new class of strong magnets that do not rely on rare-earth or precious metals—a breakthrough that could significantly advance clean energy technologies ...

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Jan 18 • 12:33 PM EST • Technology • phys.org
Arkansas Research Alliance adds 3 to academy - Talk Business & Politics

The Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) has added three new members to the ARA Academy, strengthening the state’s growing momentum as a center for world-class research and discovery. Inducted as ARA...

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Jan 18 • 9:22 AM EST • Politics • talkbusiness.net
Scientists find ‘master regulator’ that could reverse brain aging

Researchers have identified OTULIN, an immune-regulating enzyme, as a key trigger of tau buildup in the brain. When OTULIN was disabled, tau vanished from neurons and brain cells remained healthy. The findings challenge long-held assumptions about tau’s necessity and highlight a promising new path for fighting Alzheimer’s and brain aging. Scientists now believe OTULIN may act as a master switch for inflammation and age-related brain decline.

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Jan 18 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Why Connecting With Others is Good For Your Health

By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay ReporterSUNDAY, Jan. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A third of U.S. adults are lonely, and a quarter lack social and emotional support — and research underscores that’s just not healthy. "Humans are a social species. We are highly dependent on others from birth," said

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Jan 18 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • usnews.com
The hedge funds that took advantage of China's strong 2025

The average fund invested in China in 2025 made close to 18%, according to Hedge Fund Research.

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Jan 18 • 6:51 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Science & Medicine: A mother's mission transforms care for Chromosome 18 disorders

Jannine Cody, PhD, founded and leads the Chromosome 18 Clinical Research Center, which has revolutionized the understanding of and care for disorders caused by alterations in chromosome 18 in humans. However, Cody began this mission as a mom with a baby with a chromosome 18 disorder who needed care.

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Jan 18 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • tpr.org
Immigrants power US homebuilding. These cities rely on them most.

American cities that build and remodel the most homes are also the most reliant on immigrant labor, new research found.

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Jan 18 • 4:36 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Sponsored: For Louisiana’s Menhaden Fishery, If Science Doesn’t Guide Regulations, What Does?

Louisiana has long relied on science to guide how it manages its natural resources. From energy to agriculture to fisheries, legislators and regulators have invested in research, monitoring, and expert

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Jan 18 • 1:00 AM EST • Science • theadvocate.com
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Check for ‘infamous crimes’ becomes common opposition research in Arkansas politics

There has been a flurry of litigation lately about Arkansas political candidates who may have committed crimes in the past. It's something that could get a candidate kicked off the ballot or thrown out of office.

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Jan 17 • 11:40 PM EST • Politics • arkansasonline.com
My research helped invent Ozempic — then male scientists took all the credit

The work of the biochemist Svetlana Mojsov was instrumental in the development of the diet drugs that are now slimming the world. She tells Aimee Donnellan about her 40-year fight for recognition

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Jan 17 • 5:00 PM EST • Science • thetimes.com
Scientists Preparing to Simulate Human Brain on Supercomputer

Researchers at the Jülich Research Centre in Germany are working on a simulation at the scale of the entire human brain.

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Jan 17 • 12:00 PM EST • Science • futurism.com
Video: Why 'basic science' is the foundation of innovation

At first glance, some scientific research can seem, well, impractical. When physicists began exploring the strange, subatomic world of quantum mechanics a century ago, they weren't trying to build better ...

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Jan 17 • 10:20 AM EST • Science • phys.org
Memory loss does not progress the way scientists once thought

New research reveals memory loss with age follows a curved pattern, linked to widespread brain shrinkage rather than a single gene.

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Jan 17 • 9:58 AM EST • Science • earth.com
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Microplastics are undermining the ocean’s power to absorb carbon

Tiny plastic particles drifting through the oceans may be quietly weakening one of Earth’s most powerful climate defenses. New research suggests microplastics are disrupting marine life that helps oceans absorb carbon dioxide, while also releasing greenhouse gases as they break down. By interfering with plankton, microbes, and natural carbon cycles, these pollutants reduce the ocean’s ability to regulate global temperatures.

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Jan 17 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
How scientists are turning thyme into precision medicine

Thyme extract is packed with health-promoting compounds, but it is difficult to control and easy to waste. Researchers created a new technique that traps tiny amounts of the extract inside microscopic capsules, preventing evaporation and irritation. The method delivers consistent nanodoses and could eventually be used in medicines or food products. It may also work for many other natural extracts.

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Jan 17 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Why the Church Has Never Feared Science

From Copernicus to contemporary research, Catholics have long understood scientific inquiry as a partner with faith in the search for truth.

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Jan 17 • 12:18 AM EST • Science • ncregister.com
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Kettering Health and Ohio University Scale Partnership to Improve Health for Ohio Communities

Kettering Health and Ohio University announced an academic, research and clinical affiliation designed to improve health for Ohioans.

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Jan 16 • 2:09 PM EST • Health • ketteringhealth.org
Hub: Consumer Acceptance of AI in Entertainment Depends on Usage

A new study from Hub Entertainment Research has found that, while consumers increasingly expect AI to reshape everyday life, their acceptance of its use in entertainment depends on how it is used and how transparently.

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Jan 16 • 1:21 PM EST • Entertainment • worldscreen.com
UMW Undergraduate Science Fellowship Extends Applications for First Cohort

The Piscopo Rodgers Science Fellows Program at the University of Mary Washington has opened applications to incoming undergraduate students who want to pursue research and careers in medicine, biology, chemistry, computer science, earth and environmental science, mathematics or physics. The program, which offers funding of up to $6,600 per year for four years of undergraduate […]

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Jan 16 • 10:58 AM EST • Science • umw.edu
Wiener pitches $23B ‘science bond’ to backfill Trump research cuts

The proposed ballot measure would fund research grants as federal grant freezes threaten California labs and universities.

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Jan 16 • 9:00 AM EST • Science • sfstandard.com
Are our bodies full of microplastics or not? There’s a way to resolve this debate, and scientists must hurry

This week’s furore is microplastics researchers’ ozone moment. If they fail, the powerful plastics lobby will step into the breach, says science journalist and author Debora MacKenzie

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Jan 16 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • theguardian.com
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Chinese scientists unlock possible key to dark matter after almost 90 years

Researchers have made the first direct observation of a quantum phenomenon known as the Migdal effect.

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Jan 16 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • scmp.com
Research in Yale Science Building paused due to ventilation failure

A Wednesday email announced that the building — except for Marsh Lecture Hall and concourse-level physics research labs — would be closed until further notice.

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Jan 15 • 11:51 PM EST • Science • yaledailynews.com
Meditz Students Pitch Policy Solutions to Bridgeport Regional Business Council

Working in collaboration with the Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC), undergraduate students in the “State & Local Politics” course taught by Gayle Alberda, PhD, in the John Charles Meditz College of Arts and Sciences, conducted in-depth research on high-priority regional issues and developed policy briefs designed to inform real-world decision-making.

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Jan 15 • 7:00 PM EST • Business • fairfield.edu
From the Galápagos to the Deep Sea, Cal Academy Scientists Describe 72 New Species

Academy researchers identified 72 species new to science in 2025, including the newly recognized Galápagos lava heron, a shy deep-sea fish, and a rare sunflower relative found in a U.S. national park.

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Jan 15 • 3:00 PM EST • Science • kqed.org
Flaw in 17 Google Fast Pair audio devices could let hackers eavesdrop

Google is working with security researchers and its hardware partners.

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Jan 15 • 2:46 PM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Body fat supports your health in surprisingly complex ways

Evidence is mounting that our body fat supports everything from our bone health to our mood, and now, research suggests it also regulates blood pressure and immunity

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Jan 15 • 2:00 PM EST • Health • newscientist.com
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These genes were thought to lead to blindness 100% of the time. They don't.

New research finds that retinal diseases thought to map one-to-one to genetic mutations are more complicated than that.

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Jan 15 • 1:30 PM EST • Science • livescience.com
From quantum theory to the modern laser: Why ‘basic science’ is the foundation of innovation

Watch UC Berkeley Dean Steve Kahn explain how curiosity-driven research fuels the breakthroughs of tomorrow in just 101 seconds.

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Jan 15 • 1:21 PM EST • Science • news.berkeley.edu
Our model of the universe is deeply flawed — unless space is actually a 'sticky fluid', new research hints

Our best models of the cosmos don't add up — but that could change if the universe is actually made of a viscous 'fluid,' a new paper suggests.

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Jan 15 • 1:00 PM EST • Science • livescience.com
Researchers reveal “WhisperPair” attack to eavesdrop on Google Fast Pair headphones

Even Google's own earbuds are vulnerable to the Fast Pair hack.

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Jan 15 • 12:46 PM EST • Technology • arstechnica.com
Is the U.S. Losing Ground in Science?

Concern is growing that the U.S. is losing ground in scientific achievements compared to other countries, according to a new poll from Pew Research Center. The vast majority of Americans said it is important for the U.S. to be a leader in scientific achievements, but Republicans and Democrats were ...

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Jan 15 • 12:27 PM EST • Science • usnews.com
Historic ocean treaty underpinned by Oregon State University science takes effect Jan. 17

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University research into marine protected areas plays a crucial role in the historic “High Seas Treaty” that goes into effect Jan. 17.

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Jan 15 • 11:23 AM EST • Science • news.oregonstate.edu
The Earth keeps getting hotter, and Americans' trust in science is on a down trend

A Pew Research poll shows partisan split over U.S. scientific leadership, with Democrats far more concerned about losing ground than Republicans.

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Jan 15 • 10:00 AM EST • Science • latimes.com
Americans’ views on the impact of science on society

Democrats continue to be more likely than Republicans to say science has had a mostly positive effect on society.

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Jan 15 • 9:55 AM EST • Science • pewresearch.org
Americans’ confidence in scientists

Most Americans say they trust scientists to act in the public’s best interests, though confidence is lower than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Jan 15 • 9:55 AM EST • Science • pewresearch.org
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Do Americans Think the Country Is Losing or Gaining Ground in Science?

Republicans and Democrats agree that it’s important the U.S. is a world leader in science, but sharply diverge on how the U.S. is faring.

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Jan 15 • 9:55 AM EST • Science • pewresearch.org
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The State of the Science 1 Year On: Academia and Research

The past year was a shock to the U.S. higher education system. The coming year may see even more jolts.

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Jan 15 • 8:59 AM EST • Science • eos.org
Science is best communicated through identity and culture – how researchers are ensuring STEM serves their communities

Scientists have traditionally focused on educating the public on science or correcting misinformation. But researchers from marginalized communities often have broader goals in science communication.

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Jan 15 • 8:41 AM EST • Science • theconversation.com
Citizen science

Citizen science, also called community science, is a common term for a wide range of participatory practices involving scientific data collection and analysis.Citizen science is important for science, research and policy, and has multiple benefits for society and for participants themselves by expanding knowledge, increasing awareness and fostering stewardship.While some scientists remain cautious about the quality of citizen science data, acceptance within the broader scientific community is steadily growing.Measures to strengthen the role and impact of citizen science include enhancing policy and funding support, continued training of educators and leveraging existing data collection technologies.

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Jan 15 • 8:40 AM EST • Science • iucn.org
Scientists “resurrect” ancient cannabis enzymes with medical promise

Scientists have uncovered how cannabis evolved the ability to make its most famous compounds—THC, CBD, and CBC—by recreating ancient enzymes that existed millions of years ago. These early enzymes were multitaskers, capable of producing several cannabinoids at once, before evolution fine-tuned them into today’s highly specialized forms. By “resurrecting” these long-lost enzymes in the lab, researchers showed how cannabis chemistry became more precise over time—and discovered something unexpected: the ancient versions are often more robust and easier to work with.

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Jan 15 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists found the soil secret that doubles forest regrowth

New research shows tropical forests can recover twice as fast after deforestation when their soils contain enough nitrogen. Scientists followed forest regrowth across Central America for decades and found that nitrogen plays a decisive role in how quickly trees return. Faster regrowth also means more carbon captured from the atmosphere. The study points to smarter reforestation strategies that work with nature rather than relying on fertilizers.

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Jan 15 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
How scientists are using Claude to accelerate research and discovery

Anthropic is an AI safety and research company that's working to build reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.

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Jan 15 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • anthropic.com
Science for Public Good: Introducing the Community Engagement Graduate Fellows

Four graduate students from the College of Sciences were recently selected for the new Community Engagement Graduate Fellowship, made possible through a gift from Google. This one-year research opportunity awards up to $5,000 for each fellow to develop a project with local partners that aims to build stronger communities.

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Jan 15 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • news.gatech.edu
Electrons stop acting like particles—and physics still works

Physicists have long relied on the idea that electrons behave like tiny particles zipping through materials, even though quantum physics says their exact position is fundamentally uncertain. Now, researchers at TU Wien have discovered something surprising: a material where this particle picture completely breaks down can still host exotic topological states—features once thought to depend on particle-like behavior.

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Jan 15 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Linking science to dance, culture and more expands who can take part

Through movement, sound, culture and community, some researchers are expanding the ways we learn, think about and communicate science and engineering.

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Jan 15 • 6:30 AM EST • Science • snexplores.org
All major AI models risk encouraging dangerous science experiments

Researchers risk fire, explosion or poisoning by allowing AI to design experiments, warn scientists. Some 19 different AI models were tested on hundreds of questions to assess their ability to spot and avoid hazards and none recognised all issues – with some doing little better than random guessing

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Jan 15 • 5:36 AM EST • Science • newscientist.com
Unlocking the secrets of dreams and nightmares

Ian Sample puts listeners’ questions on dreams and nightmares to Dr Michelle Carr, director of the Dream Engineering Laboratory in Montreal’s Centre for Advanced Research in Sleep Medicine, and author of the new book Into the Dream Lab

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Jan 15 • 12:00 AM EST • Science • theguardian.com
Video: This Might Be the Best Sport for a Longer Life

Research consistently shows that physical activity is linked to healthy aging. But do some sports confer more longevity benefits than others? Simar Bajaj, a reporting fellow for Well, explains.

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Jan 14 • 8:04 PM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
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New research challenges the cold dark matter assumption

Dark matter, one of the Universe’s greatest mysteries, may have been born blazing hot instead of cold and sluggish as scientists long believed. New research shows that dark matter particles could have been moving near the speed of light shortly after the Big Bang, only to cool down later and still help form galaxies. By focusing on a chaotic early era known as post-inflationary reheating, researchers reveal that “red-hot” dark matter could survive long enough to become the calm, structure-building force we see today.

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Jan 14 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
In the stomach of a mummified wolf pup, scientists find DNA from a woolly rhinoceros

From the 14,000-year-old chunk of preserved woolly rhinoceros meat, researchers were able to sequence the creature's full genome.

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Jan 14 • 3:36 PM EST • Science • nbcnews.com
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Mosh Pit Science: What Heavy Metal Concerts Can Tell Us About the Human Condition

A 2013 research paper discusses how heavy-metal mosh pits "have this gas-like state" when concertgoers start moshing (no, not like that).

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Jan 14 • 1:30 PM EST • Science • vice.com
Texas A&M trio leads new frontier in horticultural science

Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences researchers Ahmed Darwish, Lorenzo Rossi, and Andrej Svyantek are reimagining how plants are studied, bred and grown.

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Jan 14 • 11:00 AM EST • Science • agrilifetoday.tamu.edu
String Theory Can Now Describe a Universe That Has Dark Energy

In an unprecedented step, researchers crafted a detailed model compatible with the universe’s accelerated expansion.

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Jan 14 • 9:58 AM EST • Technology • quantamagazine.org
Scientists identify target to treat devastating brain disease

OHSU researchers use near-atomic imaging to find promising target for ‘Brain on Fire’ condition.

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Jan 14 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • news.ohsu.edu
Scientists uncover a hidden type of diabetes in newborns

Researchers have discovered a rare new type of diabetes that affects babies early in life. The condition is caused by changes in a single gene that prevent insulin-producing cells from working properly. When these cells fail, blood sugar rises and diabetes develops, often alongside neurological problems. The findings help explain a long-standing medical mystery and deepen understanding of diabetes overall.

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Jan 14 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Massive brain study reveals why memory loss can suddenly speed up with age

A massive international brain study has revealed that memory decline with age isn’t driven by a single brain region or gene, but by widespread structural changes across the brain that build up over time. Analyzing thousands of MRI scans and memory tests from healthy adults, researchers found that memory loss accelerates as brain tissue shrinkage increases, especially later in life. While the hippocampus plays a key role, many other brain regions also contribute, forming a broad vulnerability rather than isolated damage.

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Jan 14 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists finally uncover why statins cause muscle pain

A new discovery may explain why so many people abandon cholesterol-lowering statins because of muscle pain and weakness. Researchers found that certain statins can latch onto a key muscle protein and trigger a tiny but harmful calcium leak inside muscle cells. That leak may weaken muscles directly or activate processes that slowly break them down, offering a long-sought explanation for statin-related aches.

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Jan 14 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
What Makes Men Attractive? Science Reveals the Ideal Body

Do muscles make the man? New research reveals that body fat and BMI play a bigger role in male attractiveness than most people think.

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Jan 14 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • psychologytoday.com
Are Seed Oils Bad for You? Debunking a Viral Social Media Myth

A food scientist debunks the vilification of seed oils on social media and explains what research says about them.

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Jan 14 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • scientificamerican.com
The long-term health impacts from the LA wildfires are just becoming clear

The fires affected millions of people in the region. It could take years to understand the health consequences, but ongoing research is helping to prepare people to weather the next fires more safely.

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Jan 14 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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Royal Society president reignites Elon Musk row by defending lack of action

Society should only eject fellows for fraud or other defects in their research, says Paul Nurse

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Jan 14 • 12:00 AM EST • Science • theguardian.com
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Artificial intelligence tools expand scientists’ impact but contract science’s focus

Nature - Artificial intelligence boosts individual scientists’ output, citations and career progression, but collectively narrows research diversity and reduces collaboration, concentrating...

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Jan 13 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • nature.com
Social Health and Digital Play: A Conversation, Not a Conclusion

Join us for a public webinar on Social Health and Digital Play: A Conversation, Not a Conclusion where we aim to share insights from WHO’s work on social connection; reflect on the current state of the evidence on how video gameplay may interact with social connection, isolation and loneliness, in the context of broader public health implications, including potential benefits and risks of digital play for physical, mental and social health; and identify questions, gaps, and ideas for future research and policy.

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Jan 13 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • who.int
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Meta-analysis challenges the link between economic inequality and mental health

Does living in an unequal society make people unhappy? Not necessarily, reveals the largest study ever conducted on the subject. Nicolas Sommet, a social psychologist and research manager at the LIVES ...

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Jan 13 • 4:11 PM EST • Health • phys.org
NASA, Department of Energy to Develop Lunar Surface Reactor by 2030

NASA, along with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), announced Tuesday a renewed commitment to their longstanding partnership to support the research and

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Jan 13 • 4:01 PM EST • Technology • nasa.gov
Amendment 37: New Opportunity: C.12 Foundational Artificial Intelligence for the Moon and Mars

C.12 Foundational Artificial Intelligence for the Moon and Mars (FAIMM) is intended to enable individual researchers to participate as members of teams who

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Jan 13 • 3:36 PM EST • Science • science.nasa.gov
'Big Science, Small Pod' podcast: What makes seizures start?

Neurobiologist Matthew Weston explains what happens in the brain during seizures and how his lab is researching their genetic roots to help develop new treatments for children.

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Jan 13 • 3:22 PM EST • Science • news.vt.edu
Prof. Dorit Reiss Wins National Award for Distinguished Service in Health Law - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)

Professor Dorit Reiss, who brings legal expertise to public health debates, has received a national award for her lasting contributions to the field as a scholar, policy adviser, and mentor. Faculty Who Lead: Dorit Reiss Professor Dorit Reiss receives the 2026 Distinguished Service Award from the AALS Section on Law, Medicine and Health Care. She is a leading expert on vaccine law, advising policymakers and providing expert analysis to journalists. Reiss mentors future health law scholars and combats misinformation online through evidence-based public education. Professor Dorit Reiss, a leading voice on vaccine law and policy, has won a national award recognizing her contributions to health law. She received the 2026 Distinguished Service Award from the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Section on Law, Medicine and Health Care. Presented at the AALS Annual Meeting in January, the award honors sustained service to public health and the health law academy through advocacy, public education, and mentorship. In presenting the award, Professor Doron Dorfman of Seton Hall Law School, chair-elect of the AALS Section on Law, Medicine and Health Care, described Reiss as “a committed public health advocate who has used her expertise to influence vaccine policy, research, and practice at both the state and federal levels for nearly two decades.” Reiss leads a widely read vaccine law listserv that provides real-time updates on litigation, regulatory developments, advisory committee proceedings, and public comment opportunities. The resource has become an important tool for lawyers, scholars, journalists, and public health professionals tracking fast-moving developments in vaccine policy. Her service extends to policymaking as well. She has supported vaccine-related legislation in California, testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on vaccine mandates and non-medical exemptions, and serves on the Parent Advisory Board of Voices for Vaccines, a parent-led organization focused on reducing vaccine-preventable disease. Dorfman also highlighted Reiss’ active role in robust debates over vaccine safety and related laws and policies. “She directly engages misinformation by responding to anti-vaccination claims on social media with careful, evidence-based rebuttals,” Dorfman said. As federal vaccine policy undergoes significant change, Reiss has become a trusted source for major national news outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and CNN, which regularly seek her expert analysis on new policies and decisions. Dorfman noted that Reiss is widely respected for her mentorship of health law faculty and scholars. “She is consistently generous with her time—approachable, willing to provide feedback, and a mentor to many in the field, including myself,” he said. At UC Law SF, Reiss brings the spirit of public service into the classroom, helping students understand how legal frameworks translate into real-world public health outcomes. She holds the James Edgar Hervey ’50 Chair of Litigation, a position that recognizes faculty excellence in the field of litigation. The Distinguished Service Award highlights her sustained commitment to evidence-based vaccine policy, public education, and mentorship during a pivotal time for public health law.

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Jan 13 • 3:01 PM EST • Health • uclawsf.edu
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Purdue professor stirs up groundbreaking food science research

Lavanya Reddivari, associate professor of food science, finds that blueberries may be the key to fighting gut disease.

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Jan 13 • 1:55 PM EST • Science • purdueexponent.org
So our brains aren’t full of microplastics after all?

The research on microplastics in our bodies is terrifying. It might also be wrong.

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Jan 13 • 1:15 PM EST • Science • vox.com
Herkimer and Dolgeville Health Survey Postcards Set to Be Sent to 300 Randomly Chosen Households

Herkimer County HealthNet and Bassett Medical Center Research Institute are inviting residents of Herkimer and Dolgeville to take part in a new community health survey.

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Jan 13 • 12:34 PM EST • Health • wktv.com
Science Moab: Chris Moriera’s Journey from Student to Paleontologist

Chris Moriera shares how Science Moab internships transformed his view of science, leading to original research and a full college scholarship.

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Jan 13 • 10:29 AM EST • Science • moabsunnews.com
Aging populations are redefining the value of a healthy life year

Researchers examine how considering age and regional factors to QALY estimates can improve healthcare policy decisions and resource allocation.

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Jan 13 • 10:21 AM EST • Health • news-medical.net
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One Year Into Trump’s Term, Where Does Science Funding Stand?

The CEO of AAAS is cautiously optimistic about federal funding for science, even as uncertainty makes research challenging.

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Jan 13 • 9:00 AM EST • Science • sciencefriday.com
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Research institutions tout the value of scholarship that crosses disciplines – but academia pushes interdisciplinary researchers out

Researchers who focus on one specialty are more likely to rise through the academic ranks, even though wicked societal problems require crosscutting work to solve.

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Jan 13 • 8:32 AM EST • Science • yahoo.com
Scientists Develop Spray-On Powder That Instantly Seals Life-Threatening Wounds

KAIST scientists have created a fast-acting, stable powder hemostat that stops bleeding in one second and could significantly improve survival in combat and emergency medicine. Severe blood loss remains the primary cause of death from combat injuries. To address this challenge, a research team at

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Jan 13 • 8:26 AM EST • Science • scitechdaily.com
Research institutions tout the value of scholarship that crosses disciplines – but academia pushes interdisciplinary researchers out

Researchers who focus on one specialty are more likely to rise through the academic ranks, even though wicked societal problems require crosscutting work to solve.

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Jan 13 • 8:22 AM EST • Science • theconversation.com
Climate-Resilient Health Systems for Sustained Value Chains, Healthcare Access and Services - Global Center on Adaptation

Climate-Resilient Health Systems for Sustained Value Chains, Healthcare Access and Services GCA Webinar Series on Adaptation Insights Zoom VIRTUAL 22 January 2026, 15:00 CET Register here nbs-for-infrastructure Share this post: Source: Background Climate change poses unprecedented threats to health systems globally, particularly in vulnerable regions across Africa and beyond. The cascading impacts of extreme weather events, rising temperatures, and shifting disease patterns are disrupting healthcare delivery and access, infrastructure integrity, and supply chains essential for maintaining public health. Event DescriptionThe Climate-Resilient Health Systems for Sustained Value Chains, Healthcare Access and Services webinar will convene a panel discussion on the upcoming Climate Adaptation Insights on Health report and engage key stakeholders across government, development partners, private sector, and civil society in understanding the critical intersections between climate change adaptation and health system strengthening. By sharing insights on systemic vulnerabilities, interdependencies across the health system and supporting systems, and innovative adaptation approaches, this event will catalyze dialogue and action toward building climate-resilient health systems that can sustain healthcare access and services under changing climate conditions. The webinar will bring together participants from healthcare practitioners, multilateral development banks, international health organizations, climate finance institutions, research institutions, and civil society organizations globally. nbs-for-infrastructure Share this post:

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The science of support: Justin Lavner’s work to improve relationships and well-being

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”text-container first-paragraph”] Long before he became a leading voice in relationship science, Justin Lavner was simply fascinated by people. “I’ve always been interested in understanding why people are the way they are,” said Lavner, a professor and the director of clinical training in the University of Georgia’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences’ … Continue reading “The science of support: Justin Lavner’s work to improve relationships and well-being”

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Jan 13 • 8:00 AM EST • Science • research.uga.edu
Women in Science webinar series

The DEC Hudson River Estuary Program and the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve are offering a series of webinars featuring scientists, community ...

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Jan 13 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • warwickadvertiser.com
Scientists find a natural sunscreen hidden in hot springs bacteria

Researchers studying cyanobacteria from hot springs in Thailand have discovered a new natural UV-blocking compound with impressive antioxidant power. Unlike conventional sunscreens, it’s biocompatible and potentially safer for both people and the environment. The molecule is produced only under UV and salt stress and uses a unique biosynthetic pathway never seen before. This could help drive a new generation of eco-friendly sunscreens and skincare products.

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Jan 13 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
3 heart-healthy food swaps: dietitian who studies preventing disease

Matthew Landry, a nutrition researcher and dietitian, studies how what we eat can prevent heart attacks later in life.

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Jan 13 • 5:02 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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AbbVie pledges $100 billion U.S. investment to avoid tariffs

AbbVie will invest the $100 billion in US research, development and capital investments, including manufacturing, over the next decade.

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Jan 12 • 9:13 PM EST • Business • chicagobusiness.com
Arkansas researcher makes Forbes 30 under 30 in science

A University of Arkansas biomedical engineering researcher has been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Science list for 2026.

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Jan 12 • 8:01 PM EST • Science • nwahomepage.com
What the science really says about colostrum supplements

Marketed as “liquid gold” for gut and immune health, colostrum plays a critical role in infancy—but research suggests adults may see far fewer benefits.

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Jan 12 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • nationalgeographic.com
Endocrinology — Uniting the Legacy and Future of Basic Endocrine Science

Read the inaugural editorial from Endocrinology’s new Editor-in-Chief, Manuel Tena-Sempere, MD, PhD, outlining the vision for the journal to continue its high-quality standards spanning foundational, translational, and preclinical research investigating endocrine and metabolic function in health and disease while becoming more influential and attractive for a wider array of scientists worldwide.

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Jan 12 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • endocrine.org
A Quarter Century in Orbit: Science Shaping Life on Earth and Beyond

For more than 25 years, humans have lived and worked continuously aboard the International Space Station, conducting research that is transforming life on

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Jan 12 • 5:43 PM EST • Science • nasa.gov
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THE WEEK OF JAN 12, 2026

- Fundamental research restrictions at DOD - US withdrawing from climate agreements - Congress holding multiple science hearings

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Jan 12 • 3:06 PM EST • Science • aip.org
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Are Declining Stocking Rates Underexplored By Scientists?

A new study says researchers could be missing important climate and environmental changes associated with reduced livestock grazing.

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Jan 12 • 3:00 PM EST • Science • insideclimatenews.org
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Anthropic wants you to use Claude to ‘Cowork’ in latest AI agent push

The new feature debuted today in research preview.

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Jan 12 • 2:30 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
The pandemic may have caused a songbird’s beak to change shape, scientists find

Songbirds on the UCLA campus changed beak shapes during the pandemic, according to a new study. Researchers suspect it might be a case of rapid evolution.

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Jan 12 • 1:45 PM EST • Science • cnn.com
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Montana State business professor publishes research on social media and customer service agents

The paper was published in Production and Operations Management in December 2025.

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Jan 12 • 1:00 PM EST • Business • montana.edu
Scientists Solve Mars Water Mystery With a Thin Layer of Ice

New climate modeling suggests that small lakes on ancient Mars could have stayed liquid for decades, even in a generally cold environment. Small lakes on early Mars may have stayed in liquid form for many years, despite average temperatures that were far below freezing. Researchers at Rice Uni

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Jan 12 • 12:24 PM EST • Science • scitechdaily.com
National Science Foundation renews Montana State program offering hands-on research experience to elementary schoolteachers

The RET Engineering program will bring to MSU for six weeks at least eight elementary school teachers from rural communities throughout Montana, including tribal reservations.

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Jan 12 • 12:22 PM EST • Science • montana.edu
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Listening to this sound could help reverse Alzheimer’s | BBC Science Focus Magazine

The research is in its early stages but offers “encouraging” evidence of a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s

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Jan 12 • 11:35 AM EST • Science • sciencefocus.com
A hidden brain signal may reveal Alzheimer’s long before diagnosis

Researchers have discovered a brain activity pattern that can predict which people with mild cognitive impairment are likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Using a noninvasive brain scanning technique and a custom analysis tool, they detected subtle changes in electrical signals tied to memory processing years before diagnosis. The findings point to a new way of spotting Alzheimer’s early—by listening directly to how neurons behave.

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Jan 12 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Women's health research | FOX 13 Tampa Bay

Research shows that hormone replacement therapy can help reduce brain inflammation and diseases. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.

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Jan 12 • 6:20 AM EST • Health • fox13news.com
People put off giving CPR by unrealistic TV depictions, researchers say

Most dramas show characters searching for pulse and giving breaths but experts say chest compressions on their own can save lives

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Jan 12 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com