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How much should politics influence science, and vice versa? National Science Board’s ousting resurrects an existential debate
“On behalf of President Donald J. Trump,” read 22 emails sent from the White House Presidential Personnel Office on Friday afternoon, April 24, 2026, “I am writing to inform you…
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Synthetic biology promised to rewrite life – with the death of its pioneer, J. Craig Venter, how close are scientists?
When scientist J. Craig Venter and his team announced in 2010 that they had created the first cell controlled by a fully synthetic genome, it marked a turning point in…
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What’s in the price of a gallon of gas?
The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects nationwide retail gasoline prices to average near US$4.30 a gallon for April 2026 – the highest monthly average of the year. The political response…
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AI data center boom is leaving consumer electronics short of chips − even though they don’t use the same kinds
The boom in data center construction is taking up much of the supply of high-tech components, especially processor and memory chips. This demand is squeezing consumer device makers, which are…
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Fiber’s structural integrity keeps plants strong – and its indigestibility keeps your digestive system healthy
If you’re over the age of 10, the World Health Organization recommends that you consume at least 25 grams of fiber every day. The best fiber-containing foods come from plants:…
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Syphilis cases in expectant mothers have dramatically risen since the pandemic – here’s what’s driving the trend
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum. During pregnancy, this bacteria can pass from a mother with untreated syphilis, known as maternal syphilis, to her…
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Facial recognition data is a key to your identity – if stolen, you can’t just change the locks
A woman strolls into a grocery store, thinking about grabbing some apples. Before she even reaches the produce aisle, a security camera has scanned her face. Whether the system is…
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How the concept of ‘medical freedom’ is reshaping the military’s decades‑long stance on the flu vaccine mandate − and endangering troops’ readiness
For the first time in almost 80 years, U.S. service members will no longer be mandated to receive the annual influenza vaccine. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the change on…
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Your local storm forecast is likely based on weather miles away – we’re trying to bring it closer to home
Whether you’re planning a weekend hike, deciding what to wear to work or preparing your home for severe storms, the weather forecast is essential. You might instinctively grab your smartphone…
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Tapping your genome with AI and quantum computing could deliver on the promise of personalized medicine – but practical and ethical hurdles remain
Decades after researches first sequenced the human genome, scientists throughout the world are still working to understand it. Despite diligent global efforts to link uncommon variations in DNA sequences with…
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Wearable glucose monitors offer real‑time data, but for healthy people no guidelines exist to interpret the numbers
Keeping tabs on blood sugar throughout the day used to be the exclusive domain of people with diabetes. But in 2026, anyone can buy a user-friendly wearable device that provides…
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More than 140,000 Americans die from COPD each year – here’s why survival depends on more than avoiding smoking
The Conversation, CC BY-ND Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, caused 141,733 deaths in the United States in 2023 – the latest data that has been reported. That number…
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India Hosts Workshop to Bolster Critical Minerals Value Chain
New Delhi, April 28, 2026 – A pivotal workshop titled “Developing the Critical Minerals Value Chain for a Sustainable Future” convened today, uniting key stakeholders from government, industry, academia, and…
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New ₹75 Crore Building to Boost Astronomy Research in India
In a significant step towards enhancing India’s capabilities in astronomy, Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, laid the foundation stone for a new state-of-the-art…
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New MSME Technology Centre and Extension Centres Open in Bihar
In a significant boost for entrepreneurship and skills development in Bihar, Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi, and Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri…
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