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Science Lost in the Skies

March 7, 2026

The world watches missiles fly over the Middle East and sees the obvious damage: people hurt, leaders lost, oil prices jump. But a hidden cost is also growing, one that shows up not on a battlefield map but in laboratories and libraries. In June of last year, two missiles from Iran hit the Weizma

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Scientists Leave NIH, Saying Their Work Is Blocked

March 6, 2026

In the past few years, many federal researchers have quit or retired early from the National Institutes of Health. A doctor who studied cancer treatments, a scientist studying tick diseases, and an addiction researcher all said the Trump years made their jobs impossible. They faced budget cuts, hiri

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Breaking the Data Gap: How a WNBA Owner is Powering Women’s Sports Science

March 6, 2026

A new owner of the New York Liberty stepped into her role in 2019 with a clear goal: improve the health and performance of female athletes. She noticed that most scientific research in sports focused on men, leaving women with fewer tools to prevent injury and enhance training. To address this misma

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PETA’s Unexpected Ally in the Fight Against Animal Testing

March 5, 2026

PETA, a well‑known animal rights group that often stages eye‑catching protests, has recently found itself praising the current U. S. administration for its moves to cut back on animal research. The group’s senior VP, Kathy Guillermo, praised the shift in policy as “night and day” compared to past le

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AI Centers vs. Farmland: Texas Votes on the Future

March 4, 2026

In a surprising turn, voters in Texas chose businessman Nate Sheets over longtime incumbent John Miller for the state’s agriculture commissioner role. The decision highlighted how the rise of artificial‑intelligence data centers may outweigh traditional farming concerns, even in a state known for it

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New Autism Research Group Stands Up to Controversial Committee

March 3, 2026

Scientists and advocates have announced a fresh, independent body that will chart the future of autism studies. The new group aims to set priorities based on solid science, offering a counterpoint to a federal panel that many feel is tainted by questionable views. The federal committee was reshap

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Le Havre Mayor Race May Shake Up 2027 French Politics

February 27, 2026

A new poll suggests that former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, who has led the city of Le Havre since 2010, might lose his mayoral seat in next month’s local elections. If this happens, it could dent Philippe’s hopes of running for president in 2027. The survey was conducted by OpinionWay fo

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Survey Choice Shapes Vaccine Views Among Vietnamese Americans

February 26, 2026

The study looks at how the way a survey is given can change who answers it. Researchers used two formats: a printed paper form and an online questionnaire. They wanted to see if people who choose one method over the other differ in age, income or how likely they are to get a COVID‑19 shot. They w

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Justice Delivers a Verdict: Brazil Confronts the Dark Links Between Politics and Crime

February 26, 2026

A five‑judge panel at Brazil’s highest court has, after a tense week of arguments, found five men guilty of killing former councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver in 2018. The case, long a flashpoint for political debate, shows how powerful forces can intersect with organized crime. The defenda

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Le Havre Mayor’s Future Could Hurt 2027 Campaign

February 26, 2026

A recent survey suggests that Edouard Philippe, the former Prime Minister who has led Le Havre since 2010, may lose his mayoral seat in next month’s local elections. The result would dent his hope of winning the 2027 presidential race, where he has been a frontrunner against far‑right contenders. T