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Jun 17 2026ENVIRONMENT

Mold mystery: A renter fights for answers in Ypsilanti

Eugene Hurd keeps scrubbing his bathroom, but no amount of bleach or sprays can clear what he believes is mold growing steadily behind his toilet. It started small but now spreads, despite his weekly cleaning routine. Antibacterial wipes, heavy-duty cleaners, even lemon-scented sprays—nothing change

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Jun 08 2026TECHNOLOGY

Europe Turns Away From U. S. Tech

Europe is slowly swapping popular American tools for locally made options, starting with France’s shift from Zoom and Microsoft Teams to domestic software. Other nations are following the lead, eager to reduce reliance on U. S. platforms. SpaceX’s recent filing with U. S. regulators unveiled a siza

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Jun 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

TV shows that shaped science fiction forever

Science fiction on TV started as fun space adventures for kids but grew into deep stories for grown-ups. Shows like Captain Video in 1949 showed robots and rockets long before real space travel. Others like Flash Gordon and Superman made science fiction feel exciting yet familiar. These early shows

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Jun 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Europe Moves Away From U. S. Tech: What Happens to Researchers?

Europe has begun to cut back on using software from U. S. companies. Scientists and students in the region are noticing a shift. The change is driven by concerns over privacy, data control and national security. The move means that European labs will look for local or open‑source tools. Th

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Jun 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Sci-fi writers who shaped our view of the future

Science fiction isn't just about spaceships and lasers. It's a way to explore what it means to be human when technology changes everything. The best sci-fi writers don't just predict the future—they ask tough questions about who we are now and who we might become. They take big ideas like artificial

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Jun 01 2026ENTERTAINMENT

When Comics Tackle Science on Its Own Weird Terms

Science and humor don’t usually mix, but Gary Larson’s The Far Side proved they could collide in hilarious ways. Some of the comic’s wildest takes weren’t just jokes—they actually flipped scientific concepts upside down or ended up influencing real research. Take the rocket strip where a trio of clu

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May 31 2026POLITICS

A drone strike at Europe's biggest nuclear plant: what really happened?

Europe's largest nuclear power plant, located in southeast Ukraine, faced another security scare this week when a drone struck one of its buildings. According to Russia's state nuclear agency, a Ukrainian drone hit the turbine hall of the Zaporizhzhia plant—a facility already under heavy scrutiny si

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May 30 2026SCIENCE

Why race still messes with health research

Science claims to be all about facts. But when it comes to race and health, some old ideas keep sneaking back in. Many studies still group people by race like it’s a biological fact—not a social label. That causes real problems. For example, medicine treats Black patients differently just because of

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May 28 2026OPINION

How science lost its way and found a better path

Science used to pride itself on clean, clear answers built from careful comparisons and strict controls. But one study on memory complaints across different groups shows how messy reality can be when we strip away too much context. Researchers matched participants on nearly every possible variable—a

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May 27 2026SCIENCE

Why a quick snooze at lunch might make you smarter

Science says our brains aren’t built to sprint from morning to midnight. Around 1 p. m. most people hit a low-energy dip called the circadian slump. Instead of fighting it with coffee or another screen, researchers tested whether a short nap could fix the problem. The experiment put 20 adults in a

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