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Summer Camp Fun: Farm, Science and Nature All in One

June 26, 2026

The Farm at Trinity Health is opening its doors for a summer of learning and play. A new deal with the Ann Arbor Hands‑On Museum and Leslie Science & Nature Center brings kids a chance to discover science, nature and farming right on the farm. Campers will get hands‑on projects that show how food

environment

Earth’s Hidden Clues: Why Big Changes Happen Faster Than We’re Told

June 26, 2026

For centuries, science taught that Earth’s biggest features formed slowly over millions of years. Rivers dug canyons bit by bit. Mountains grew a few millimeters each year. But the planet itself tells a different story. Look closely at places like Washington’s Grand Coulee, where 800-foot walls of l

business

Germany’s Big Move in Medical Research Tools

June 26, 2026

A major German company just spent over eleven billion dollars to buy a smaller U. S. firm that makes lab supplies for scientists. The buyer, Merck, is paying seventy-three dollars for each share of Bio-Techne, which is twenty-four percent more than the price Bio-Techne closed at just the day before.

health

Roundup under the microscope: what we know about the dangers of glyphosate

June 26, 2026

For decades, Roundup has been a farm staple and a homeowner’s quick fix for weeds. Its main ingredient, glyphosate, has been sprayed on hundreds of millions of acres since the 1970s. But science has raised red flags: the International Agency for Research on Cancer called glyphosate a probable carcin

entertainment

Future Visions: A New Take on a Classic Sci‑Fi Story

June 25, 2026

Netflix is set to launch a daring new science‑fiction series that reinterprets Philip K. Dick’s tale “The World Jones Made. ” The platform has a record of bold experiments, yet its recent sci‑fi choices have leaned toward safer territory. This upcoming project could swing that trend back toward risk

science

Microglia Make a Comeback: From Lab Ideas to Patient Care

June 25, 2026

Scientists have discovered that the brain’s own cleaning crew, microglia, can be swapped out to treat neurological damage. In early experiments, researchers took healthy microglial cells and introduced them into damaged brain tissue in animal models. The new cells helped clear debris, reduce inflamm

science

New AI Tool Rates Preprints by Science, Not Reputation

June 25, 2026

QED Science has rolled out a fresh system that looks at the real substance of research papers before they hit journals. The service, called “The 1%, ” spots the top 574 life‑science preprints out of more than 57, 000 that appeared on bioRxiv last year. By stripping away author names, institutions an

health

Timing Tricks: How the Time of Day May Change Cancer Treatment Success

June 25, 2026

New research once claimed that giving immunotherapy to lung cancer patients at specific times of day could improve outcomes. The study, a large phase‑three trial with over 1, 000 participants, was later withdrawn because the data were found to be unreliable. The decision to retract came after indepe

science

Celebrating a Yeast Gene Pioneer

June 25, 2026

A new honor goes to a scientist who has spent his career uncovering the secrets of yeast genetics. The award, given by a national genetics group, spotlights people who reach the mid‑career stage—up to fifteen years after starting their own lab. It was created in the early 1980s to reward membe

business

Texas Builders Gear Up for Hands-On Learning in San Antonio

June 25, 2026

Builders across Texas and the South are getting ready for a three-day deep dive into better home construction. The Build Show LIVE event lands in San Antonio this September, promising over 50 workshops, live demos, and a chance to see high-performance building in action. With Texas leading the natio