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Mar 16 2026SCIENCE

Plants from the Philippines Show Promise Against Staph Bacteria

A review looked at many studies that test Philippine plants for fighting Staphylococcus aureus, a common cause of infections. The bacteria can spread in homes and hospitals, and it is becoming harder to treat because of drug resistance. Because of this problem, scientists are searching for new

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Mar 03 2026SCIENCE

Cleaning Seafood for Hidden Toxins

A new laboratory method has been created to spot harmful chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, in fatty fish. The technique mixes solid‑phase extraction with gas‑liquid microextraction, using ultrasound to shake the samples. First, a sonicator breaks open the fish cells a

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Feb 18 2026SCIENCE

Boosting Perovskite Solar Cells with New Self‑Assembled Layers

Scientists have long used a material called Me‑4PACz, or Me4, as a layer that pulls holes out of inverted perovskite solar cells. The layer is handy, but it often clumps together in solution and does not spread well over the next layer. Because of this, the contact between layers is weak and the cry

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Feb 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Space Dreams: Moon Factories, AI Satellites and the Chance of Alien Friends

Elon Musk hinted that future space missions might bring us face‑to‑face with life beyond Earth as technology moves faster. During a company meeting, he talked about building a giant “mass driver” on the Moon that would use magnetic forces to launch objects into orbit. The idea is to push heavy

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Jan 29 2026SCIENCE

How a Missing Protein Messes Up Muscle Healing

Researchers found that a specific protein, Adamts5, plays a big role in muscle healing. When this protein is missing, muscles don't heal as well after an injury. This is because the protein helps control inflammation and scarring, which are important for muscle repair. In an experiment, scientists

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Jan 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Unraveling Mysteries: The New Season of Ancient Aliens and How to Stream It

The new season of "Ancient Aliens" is about to take viewers on another thrilling journey through time and space. This season kicks off with an intriguing episode titled "Skulls of the Gods, " which airs on Thursday, January 15 at 9 p. m. on the History Channel. The episode dives into the puzzling di

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Jan 18 2026CRIME

Catching a Fugitive: The Hunt for Alejandro Rosales Castillo

Alejandro Rosales Castillo, a 27-year-old U. S. citizen, has been hiding in Mexico for years. He is wanted for the 2016 murder of his former girlfriend, Truc Quan "Sandy" Ly Le, in North Carolina. The FBI added him to their "Ten Most Wanted" list in 2017, and now, he is finally in custody. The arre

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Jan 15 2026HEALTH

Unlocking the Power of Dorstenia barnimiana: A Closer Look at Its Health Benefits

Dorstenia barnimiana, a plant native to certain regions, has been used for ages in traditional medicine. It's known for fighting infections and is packed with beneficial compounds like phenolics and flavonoids. These compounds give the plant strong antioxidant and antibacterial powers. As more peopl

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Jan 12 2026ENVIRONMENT

Forest Friends: How to Share the Woods Wisely

People who use forests for resources have different ideas about how to manage them. Some want to take more from fewer trees, while others prefer taking less from more trees. This is a big deal because forests are important for many people, especially farmers and young folks. A recent study looked a

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Jan 11 2026CRIME

Unraveling the Dark Secrets of a Virginia Murder Case

In a quiet Virginia home, a seemingly ordinary family harbored a twisted plot that would lead to tragedy. Brendan Banfield, a former IRS agent, is now at the center of a high-profile murder trial. The charges? Killing his wife, Christine, and another man, Joseph Ryan, in a scheme that sounds like so

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