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Plants Make Soil Microbes More Special

February 8, 2026

In a German grassland study, researchers looked at how the number of plant species affects tiny life in the soil. They took samples from plots that had between one and sixteen different plants, ranging from grasses to legumes to herbs. By sequencing the DNA of bacteria and fungi living there, they c

health

Less Local Anesthetic, Less Breathing Trouble

February 8, 2026

The breathing muscle on one side of the chest can be slowed after a shoulder nerve block. Researchers tested whether using smaller amounts of medicine could reduce this side effect without hurting the block’s effectiveness. They gave three groups of patients different volumes of local anaesthe

opinion

Healthy Food in a Modern World

February 8, 2026

The debate about what counts as “real” food often paints everyday staples like bagels and cream cheese as villains. Yet these foods are the product of a vast, reliable industrial system that has lifted millions out of malnutrition. In the early 1900s, people suffered from anemia and thyroid problems

opinion

Northwest Iowa Kids Rock State Contests

February 8, 2026

Students from Northwest Iowa entered state tournaments and did well. They showed hard work and teamwork. The schools that sent them had strong programs in arts, science, and sports. At the beginning of the year, coaches met to plan practice schedules. They mixed drills with fun activities so kids s

entertainment

Rust Cohle’s “Flat Circle” and the Loop of Time

February 8, 2026

The line that has become a meme in crime‑thriller circles comes from the first season of a popular detective series. A quiet, philosophical officer says, “Time is a flat circle. ” The phrase feels like a simple observation about cycles, yet it carries deeper philosophical baggage that the show gradu

science

Religion Links Antisocial Traits to Drug Use in Iran

February 8, 2026

A recent study looked at a big group of people in Iran to see if how religious they are could explain why some people with antisocial traits also use drugs. Researchers started by collecting data from thousands of participants, noting their level of religious belief and how often they used illega

health

Kids, Screens and the Snack Ads They See

February 8, 2026

Children in Karaganda, a city in Kazakhstan, spend a lot of time on social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. The videos they watch often contain food ads that try to make snacks look tasty and fun. A new study looked at how these kids feel about those ads and how often they s

health

Giardia in Hospital Patients: What the Numbers Tell Us

February 8, 2026

The study looked at 312 patients in Western Romania, from newborns to the elderly, to see how common Giardia infection was and what might put people at risk. Using a quick test on stool samples, researchers found that about 5 % of the patients were infected. When they examined possible causes—

politics

Election Day in Thailand: Three Parties, One Uncertain Future

February 8, 2026

Voters in Thailand went to the polls on Sunday for an early general election that looks like a three‑way contest among different political ideas. The main players are the People’s Party, Bhumjaithai, and Pheu Thai, each with a nationwide network and enough support to win seats. The country has 53 mi

health

Timing of Antibiotics and Gum Care: Does It Matter?

February 7, 2026

The study set out to see if the moment when two common antibiotics—metronidazole and amoxicillin—are taken can change how well gum cleaning works. Patients with gum disease were split into groups that received the drugs either before, during, or after their professional cleaning and root smoothing. ...