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NASA’s Hubble and Webb discover ancient worlds that remember their past
NASA’s Hubble and James Webb telescopes discovered 27 previously unknown trans-Neptunian objects, revealing that distant icy bodies have preserved evidence of their ancient origins for billions of years despite dramatic orbital histories.
Large Hadron Collider reveals evidence of Big Bang matter in surprisingly small collisions
Multiple research teams at the Large Hadron Collider detected evidence of quark-gluon plasma—primordial matter from the Big Bang—emerging from collisions of relatively small atomic nuclei like oxygen and neon, challenging prior assumptions about the forces required.
Record Tanker Rates Cripple U.S. Crude Oil Flows to Asia
Record tanker freight rates triggered by the Iran war have surged to $80 million per shipment, deterring Asian refiners from purchasing U.S. crude and causing major disruptions to global oil trade patterns.
Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
A retiree’s experience switching off his heat pump due to high electricity costs illustrates tensions in the UK’s net-zero strategy, raising questions about whether prioritizing renewable electricity generation is the right approach.
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Mammalian meat allergy: The allergy that can make daily activities deadly
A teenager in Australia died from tick-induced mammalian meat allergy in 2022, marking the first confirmed death worldwide from the condition. Scientists warn the allergy, triggered by tick bites, can be unexpectedly life-threatening despite being preventable.
Risk of Parkinson’s disease may increase with prolonged exposure to road traffic noise
A large Danish study found that prolonged exposure to road traffic noise is associated with increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, with a 3% rise in risk for every 11.5dB increase in noise level.
Evidence lacking for Oxevision monitoring tech, inquiry hears
An inquiry examining deaths of over 2,000 mental health patients in Essex heard that monitoring technology widely used in psychiatric wards lacks strong independent evidence of improving patient safety.
First person gets new experimental vaccine for Bundibugyo species of Ebola
A 37-year-old British man received the first dose of an experimental Ebola vaccine developed using COVID-19 vaccine technology, marking the start of human trials.
A neglected issue in pedestrian, biker deaths
More than 9,000 pedestrians and cyclists were killed on U.S. roads in 2024, marking a 65% increase since 2010, with vehicle design blind spots identified as a contributing factor.
‘You have to sit quietly until you die’: The families failed by England’s social care system
England’s social care system is under scrutiny as families face financial ruin and inadequate support. Officials have pledged reforms, with recommendations expected by summer 2027.
Chronically ill people face confusion over new Medicaid work rules and ‘medically frail’ exemption
Starting next week, Nebraska will require Medicaid enrollees to work, volunteer, or attend school 80 hours monthly or risk losing coverage, with millions facing similar requirements come January.
Loss of work authorization sows confusion for thousands of Haitian immigrants and their US employers
Thousands of Haitian immigrants lost work authorization after the Trump administration ended Temporary Protected Status, creating confusion for employers and workers across industries including hospitality and healthcare.
How views on Trump’s handling of Iran have shifted, according to a new AP-NORC poll
A new AP-NORC poll shows most Americans disapprove of the Iran war, with President Trump’s approval rating on the conflict falling to 28% as support declines even among Republicans.
Let them eat SUVs: Trump White House orders fleet of luxury cars as Americans struggle
The White House announced orders for 250 Cadillac Escalades costing over $22 million as Americans face rising gas prices, mortgage rates, and economic strain from an ongoing Iran conflict.
Mayor of St Paul reportedly under investigation for sexual harassment
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her faces a sexual harassment investigation initiated by the police chief through an outside law firm contracted by city leaders.
Senate committee advances nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump’s CDC director
A Senate committee advanced Dr. Erica Schwartz’s nomination as CDC director, with supporters saying she can withstand political pressure while critics worry about her commitment to scientific independence.