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Apr 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft fixes confusing AI rules after users call it out

Microsoft just changed how it talks about its Copilot AI after people noticed a strange phrase in the rules. The company used to say Copilot is "for entertainment purposes only, " which sounded like it was just a fun toy. But Microsoft actually sells Copilot as a serious tool for work. Now, after us

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Apr 06 2026SCIENCE

New Gene Link: FAT3 Mutations and Complex Neuropathy

Scientists have uncovered a clear connection between two copies of the FAT3 gene and a form of inherited nerve damage that affects both nerves and brain development. When both versions of FAT3 carry harmful changes, the result is a weakened nerve signal that spreads throughout the body. This weaknes

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Apr 04 2026HEALTH

New Deals for New Therapies: How Hospitals Can Help

Cell and gene medicines promise lasting cures, but they cost a lot upfront and their long‑term safety is still being studied. Because of this, drug makers and insurers are turning to value‑based contracts that link payment to how well the treatments actually work in real life. These agreements are g

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Apr 04 2026SCIENCE

Tiny Lights from a Salted Heat Trick

Scientists discovered that heating and salting two hard‑to‑treat bacteria can make them glow. Instead of complex machines, the team simply soaked the microbes in warm salty water for a short period. One bacterium, Ralstonia pseudosolanacearum, began to emit light after just a minute in the sol

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Apr 04 2026HEALTH

Can city air lead to nerve damage? New research takes a closer look

Big cities often promise excitement, but they also bring dirty air. Now a large study in the UK is asking if breathing that air for years might harm the nerves in our bodies. Scientists tracked thousands of adults over time to see whether heavy exposure to tiny floating particles and gases from traf

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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

Understanding Melasma Through Everyday Exposures

Melasma shows up as brown patches on the face and can make people feel self‑conscious. Researchers are looking beyond skin care to explain why it happens. They use the idea of an “exposome, ” which means all the things a person is exposed to over life. These exposures can be inside the body

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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

Nanoparticles Step In to Heal the Brain’s Gatekeeper

The brain has a special wall called the blood‑brain barrier that keeps harmful things out. In diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, this wall gets damaged and lets troublemakers in, which makes the brain hurt more. New tiny machines called nanoparticles are learning how to fix that wall and bri

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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

A New Smart Bandage That Fights Infection and Speeds Up Healing

Wound care just got an upgrade. Scientists have created a flexible bandage-like material that not only sticks to skin but also fights bacteria and helps wounds heal faster. This isn’t just a regular dressing—it’s a smart patch packed with tiny particles that heat up when exposed to light, killing ge

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Apr 02 2026CRIME

DNA Breaks 60‑Year‑Old Murder Mystery

A woman in San Rafael was killed on 1 Feb 1966. Her husband, a banker, had just left for surgery, so the victim was alone when an unknown intruder entered. Investigators found three Salem cigarettes in a table ashtray – the victim never smoked that brand, so they kept them as evidence. Back then, p

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Trump Mulls Replacing Attorney General Over Frustration

President Donald Trump has reportedly talked about removing Attorney General Pam Bondi, according to several unnamed insiders. He is unhappy with what he calls her lack of vigor in pursuing his political opponents and how she handled the Epstein investigation. The president has even suggested tha

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