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Jan 29 2026SCIENCE

New Hope in Fighting Autoimmune Diseases and Infections

Scientists have created four new compounds that could be game-changers in the fight against autoimmune diseases and severe infections. These compounds, named IGYZT01046, IGYZT01058, IGYZT01066, and IGYZT01068, were designed to target a key protein called IRAK-4, which plays a big role in these condi

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Jan 29 2026SCIENCE

Dogs Digging Up Science: The Truffle Hunters of North Carolina

In the forests of North Carolina, a unique team of dogs and their human partners are on a mission. These aren't your average pets; they're highly trained truffle hunters, helping both science and the local economy. Massi, a 4-year-old Lagotto Romagnolo, is one such dog. With his muddy paws and eage

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Jan 28 2026SCIENCE

Time's Running Out: A Wake-Up Call for Humanity

The Doomsday Clock, a symbol of humanity's proximity to disaster, has moved closer to midnight than ever before. In a recent announcement, it was revealed that the clock now stands at 85 seconds to doom. This grim update reflects the growing concerns of experts in global security, climate science, a

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Jan 28 2026SCIENCE

New Hope in the Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the toughest cancers to beat. It grows fast, hides well, and resists most treatments. But now, a team of scientists in Spain has made a big step forward. They've found a way to wipe out this aggressive cancer in mice. The secret? A triple-drug combo that attacks the cance

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Jan 28 2026SCIENCE

A New World in the Cold Depths of Space

In the vast, chilly expanse of space, a new planet has been spotted. This planet, named HD 137010 b, is about the same size as Earth. But don't pack your bags just yet. It's incredibly cold there. The planet is 150 light-years away from us. That's a distance that's hard to imagine. A group of scien

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Jan 28 2026SCIENCE

Time is Running Out: Humanity Faces Growing Threats

People are now closer to a global disaster than ever before. A group of scientists recently moved their "Doomsday Clock" to 85 seconds to midnight. This clock shows how close humanity is to causing its own destruction. The scientists are worried about several things. They point to the growing tensi

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Jan 28 2026SCIENCE

Boulder's NCAR: What's Next?

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is shaking things up. They want to change how the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder operates. This has caught the attention of U. S. Rep. Joe Neguse. He's asking everyone in Boulder and Colorado to speak up. They should send comments to

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Jan 27 2026SCIENCE

Time is Ticking: How Close Are We to Global Disaster?

The Doomsday Clock, a symbol of how near humanity is to self-destruction, has been moved closer to midnight. This clock, started by scientists after World War II, now stands at 85 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been. The main reasons for this change include the growing risks from nucle

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Jan 27 2026SCIENCE

Time is Ticking: Earth Faces Growing Dangers

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has sounded a stark warning. They moved the Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds to midnight. This is the closest it has ever been to the symbolic hour of doom. The group points to several major threats. These include nuclear tensions, climate change, and the risks of a

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Jan 27 2026SCIENCE

What Your Brain Sees in Videos Might Not Be the Truth

In 2007, the Supreme Court reviewed a case involving a car chase captured on police dashboard cameras. The footage showed a police car hitting another vehicle, leaving the driver, Victor Harris, paralyzed. Lower courts sided with Harris, but the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the officer, stating H

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