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Ginseng Compounds Show Promise in Spinal Cord Healing

April 3, 2026

Studies of animals and cells reveal that ginsenosides, the active ingredients in ginseng, can protect nerves after a spinal cord injury. Researchers searched many scientific databases and found 22 studies that met strict criteria. The research covered both living animals and lab-grown cells, giving

education

Wildcats Take Home Science Gold in Bay Area

April 3, 2026

The San Ramon Wildcats stepped onto the science stage with a plan to outshine their rivals. They tackled 23 different STEM challenges, from crafting tiny helicopters to engineering hovercrafts that glide over water. Each event tested their teamwork, creativity, and problem‑solving skills. When the

politics

US Lifts Sanctions on Former Russian Finance Minister

April 3, 2026

The United States has taken a step to remove Mikhail Zadornov, once Russia’s finance minister and now a banker, from its sanctions list. The decision was announced by the Treasury Department on April 3rd. Zadornov had been listed in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but he managed to petit

politics

Alaska’s Money‑Saving Debate: A 1976 Turning Point

April 3, 2026

The House of Representatives in Alaska, on March 25 1976, passed a change to the state constitution that would later become known as the Permanent Fund. The vote was 36‑1, with only one legislator opposing it. That single “no” came from Nels Anderson of Dillingham, who feared the state’s pipeline wo

sports

Texas A&M and Vanderbilt Shift Games to Beat the Weather

April 3, 2026

The two teams’ weekend showdown will now finish earlier than planned. After the first game on Thursday night, officials decided to move the last two contests because rain was expected in Bryan‑College Station on Saturday. The revised schedule has a doubleheader on Friday, April 3. The first ga

weather

Storms Hit McHenry County: Clouds, Power Losses, and Flood Warnings

April 3, 2026

The county woke up to a dramatic sky shift as clouds spun and thunder rolled. A funnel‑shaped cloud was spotted near Marengo, then it drifted north toward Union and Woodstock. Because of this, officials raised a tornado alert for the county’s northeast corner until 8:15 p. m. The sirens that rang in

crypto

Apps Hide a Stealthy Crypto‑Theft Tool

April 3, 2026

"New studies show that a recent version of the SparkCat malware has slipped into apps on both iOS and Android stores. The program masquerades as everyday utilities—messaging tools, food delivery apps—and quietly scans users’ photo libraries for images that contain cryptocurrency wallet recovery phr

technology

Quantum‑Ready Blockchains: New Network Claims Safety from Future Computers

April 3, 2026

Naoris Protocol has just gone live on its main network, announcing it is the first blockchain built from the start with post‑quantum cryptography approved by U. S. standards. The move follows growing worries that powerful quantum machines could crack the math behind today’s most common signatures, s

health

Cold Blast for Fat: How a Quick Chill Lowers Skin Heat

April 3, 2026

The world faces a rising tide of obesity, prompting scientists to search for safer alternatives to surgery and drugs. One promising approach is whole‑body cryostimulation, or “cryotherapy, ” where people sit in a chamber that drops temperatures to near‑freezing for just a few minutes. Researchers wa

sports

Caroline Dubois: A New Champion in the Making

April 3, 2026

Caroline Dubois has carved a path that echoes the bold steps of Ronda Rousey and Serena Williams. In her early years, she disguised herself as a boy to train in boxing because girls were barred from the sport. This daring move paid off, leading her to a gold medal at the 2018 Youth Olympics and pa