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Jun 17 2026HEALTH

Finding Quiet in the Breathing Storm

A group of specialists met in Rome to rethink how doctors treat long‑term lung and nose problems. They said that instead of just easing symptoms, the aim should be to put these conditions into a quiet state called remission. They agreed that this goal does not depend on how bad the disease looked

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Jun 16 2026POLITICS

The Pastor Running for Governor: Faith, Controversy, and a Rocky Path

Scott Bottoms calls himself a man on a mission, but not the kind most voters expect. The Colorado Springs pastor turned lawmaker insists he never wanted the political spotlight, yet he now leads the Republican race for governor. His reasoning? "God called me to this, " he says, blending faith and po

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Jun 13 2026SCIENCE

New method boosts light-scattering sensors with click chemistry

Scientists have found a way to make tiny light-scattering sensors work much better. Instead of waiting for antibodies to clump by themselves, they added a fast chemical reaction that locks the antibodies together. This reaction uses copper to stitch proteins into bigger clusters, making the whole pr

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Jun 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

GM’s Battery Plans: Why the Shift Away From LFP Might Make Sense

General Motors once planned to use lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in some of its future electric vehicles. LFP batteries are cheaper and last longer, which makes them great for budget-friendly cars. But now, the company seems to be changing its mind. Instead of focusing on LFP, GM is betting

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Jun 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Jet Plan Gets FAA Nod, Targets Big Fuel Savings

The Texas‑based Otto Aerospace has hit a key checkpoint: the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved its G‑1 Issue Paper for the Phantom 3500 business jet. This step moves the company from setting design goals to proving that the plane can meet them, clearing a major regulatory barrier. O

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Jun 10 2026SCIENCE

Meet the Team: Who NASA Picked for the Next Big Space Mission

NASA recently announced the crew for Artemis III, set for 2027, and it’s an interesting mix of experience and fresh faces. The team includes three American astronauts and one from Italy, each bringing unique skills to the mission. Among them is Randy Bresnik, a former Marine pilot with thousands of

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Jun 09 2026OPINION

China’s Green‑Gasp and Other Climate Myths

The latest round of climate chatter begins with a claim that China has hidden its real carbon output. Some say the country now looks cleaner because it changed how it counts emissions, but data shows its totals are still climbing. In fact, China’s yearly CO₂ output grew from about 7. 9 billion ton

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Jun 08 2026SCIENCE

Counting atoms with protons: A fresh way to check iridium isotopes

Scientists have a new trick for counting rare iridium atoms without breaking them. Instead of dissolving the metal or heating it, they fire protons at iridium samples inside a small accelerator. When a proton brushes past an iridium nucleus, the nucleus wobbles and releases a burst of gamma rays. Ea

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Jun 07 2026SCIENCE

How tiny mites adapt to plant defenses in surprising ways

Tiny spider mites, barely visible to the naked eye, have a hidden superpower. They can break down tough plant chemicals that would poison most creatures. This isn’t magic—it’s evolution in action. These mites carry special enzymes that act like molecular scissors, chopping up harmful compounds plant

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Jun 04 2026SCIENCE

Crafting Tiny Twisting Lights with a Micro‑Fluid Tool

A new technique lets scientists make tiny glowing balls that twist light in a precise way. The trick uses a micro‑fluidic device, a chip with tiny channels that squeeze liquid droplets into perfect spheres. Inside these spheres is a special polymer that can spin in a helical shape, giving the light

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