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Mar 14 2026SCIENCE

Pi’s Everyday Adventures

The number that makes circles perfect is more than a math trick. It shows up in rockets, tiny droplets, and even in the way we measure time on Pi Day. Every March 14th people mark the first three digits of this endless constant, 3. 14159, with pies and parades. The day began in 1988 at a scienc

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Mar 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Japan Grants Green Light to First Cell‑Reprogrammed Treatment

A new medical breakthrough has reached a milestone in Japan: the government has approved the first therapy that uses human cells reprogrammed back to a stem‑cell state. This approval marks the start of a new era where damaged tissues can be replaced by cells that grow into the needed type. The appro

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Mar 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Apple’s Secret New York Project

A big Apple store in Grand Central is shut for now, and no one knows why. Photos show walls, curtains, lights and cameras set up on the balcony. Someone thinks Apple might be filming a special video for its 50‑year party, or maybe a new gadget is coming. The store will open again on Saturda

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Mar 13 2026CRIME

Kidnapper’s Motive Hinted, Still No Arrest

The investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance has reached a new stage, with law‑enforcement officials suggesting they have an idea of why the abduction occurred. Sheriff Chris Nanos, who leads the effort in Pima County, told reporters that authorities are “pretty sure” the crime was a targete

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Mar 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apple’s Foldable Phone Display Is About to Hit Mass Production

A new source claims that the iPhone Fold’s key component, a smooth‑edge screen from Samsung, will start large‑scale manufacturing in May. This update follows a previous post that said the whole device would go into production by July. Earlier this year, Samsung showcased a prototype of its lat

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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

Epicardial Pulse‑Field Breaks Bachmann’s Bundle Heartbeats

A new technique uses short bursts of electric energy to stop abnormal heart rhythms that start in a specific area called Bachmann’s bundle. Doctors first locate the problem spot from outside the heart, then deliver a pulsed‑field shock that destroys only the faulty cells. This method works without d

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Mar 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apple’s $600 Laptop Is Shaking Up the PC World

Apple has just released a new laptop that costs only $600. It is called the MacBook Neo. The price and power of this machine are surprising to many PC makers. Some executives even laughed about it, showing they did not expect Apple to enter the budget laptop market. The Neo is built with a powerful

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Mar 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Spensering Life of a Genre‑Juggler

Dan Simmons, who died at 77, wrote more than thirty books that spanned science‑fiction, horror, fantasy, crime and history. He was a master at following his own creative urges; if one publisher resisted his vision, he would move on. His most famous work is the four‑volume “Hyperion Cantos. ” The

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Mar 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Awards Season Snapshots: Behind the Lens and the Stories They Tell

The Los Angeles scene buzzes with hundreds of photo ops each year, but nothing feels more electric than the awards season. A seasoned photographer finds himself perched in different spots each night, from lofty rafters to the front row of a red carpet. The goal? Freeze those fleeting moments when st

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Mar 13 2026RELIGION

Education Levels Vary Widely Among U. S. Religions

The latest national survey shows that people who follow smaller religions tend to have higher education. Hindu and Jewish Americans lead the way, with about 70 % of Hindus and 65 % of Jews holding a bachelor’s degree or more. These groups are tiny in the country, making up less than 1 % and ab

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