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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…
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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…
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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 –…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Gaucher Disease: The Most Common Lysosomal Storage Disorder Explained
When 32-year-old Priya visited her doctor complaining of constant fatigue, a swollen abdomen that made her look six months pregnant,…
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Fabry Disease: The Lysosomal Storage Disorder Misdiagnosed for Decades
When 28-year-old Arjun spent his entire childhood and teenage years visiting doctors for excruciating burning pain in his hands and…
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Systemic Mastocytosis: When Mast Cells Accumulate in Places They Shouldn’t
When 42-year-old Ramesh experienced repeated episodes of sudden skin flushing, racing heartbeat, severe abdominal cramping, and dizziness over several months,…
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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: The Hypermobility Condition That’s Frequently Missed
When 24-year-old Sneha visited her fifth doctor in three years complaining of constant joint pain, frequent dislocations, exhausting fatigue, and…
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Marfan Syndrome: The Connective Tissue Disorder Hidden in Tall, Thin Bodies
When 16-year-old Priya’s basketball coach noticed she was exceptionally tall and thin with unusually long arms and fingers, he encouraged…
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): What Happens to the Body — and What Doesn’t
When 52-year-old Amit noticed his right hand becoming weak—struggling to button his shirt, dropping his coffee cup, and experiencing persistent…
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Today’s School Assembly News Headlines (02 May)
Good morning! Here are today’s most important school assembly news headlines today 2 May 2026. We’ve compiled the latest national,…
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Huntington’s Disease: Genetic, Progressive, and Still Without a Cure
When 38-year-old Rajesh started making involuntary jerky movements with his hands and face—initially so subtle his family thought he was…
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Primary Peritoneal Cancer: What It Is and How It Relates to Ovarian Cancer
When 58-year-old Sunita started experiencing persistent abdominal bloating that made her pants feel tight, along with feeling full quickly during…
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