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Dec 28 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Helpers in the Fight Against Cancer

In the world of cancer treatment, scientists are always looking for new ways to make therapies more effective. One exciting area of research is using tiny organisms, like bacteria, to help with a type of treatment called CAR-based immunotherapy. This therapy uses specially engineered immune cells to

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Dec 28 2025BUSINESS

Get Your Home Essentials Now Before Prices Jump

Prices for home goods are set to climb in early 2026. This is due to new tariffs on imports. Retailers have been stocking up to avoid these extra costs. But soon, they will have to pass them on to customers. Right now, stores are trying to keep prices steady. They are even offering discounts on som

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Dec 28 2025HEALTH

Smoking's Hidden Battle: How It Messes With Your Body's Defenses

Smoking doesn't just harm your lungs. It also messes with your body's defense system. This is not news. But what is news is that scientists have found out how smoking affects your immune system. They looked at a big group of people and found some interesting things. First, smoking changes the way y

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Dec 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Colorado's Gas Heating Dilemma: Why Xcel Needs to Change Its Ways

Colorado is in a bit of a pickle when it comes to heating homes and buildings. The state's biggest energy company, Xcel, is under fire for not doing enough to switch from gas to cleaner options like electric heat pumps and geothermal energy. Even though Xcel has promised to go carbon-free by 2050, i

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Dec 27 2025WEATHER

A Snowy Holiday Mess: Flights Grounded, But City Streets Clear

New York City and North Jersey got off easy during a recent snowstorm, but airports were a different story. While the city saw only a few inches of snow, airports like JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark faced major delays and cancellations. The storm hit hardest in areas like Long Island and Connecticut, wh

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Dec 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Taiwan Shakes: A Night of Tremors and Tech Worries

Late on a Saturday night, Taiwan experienced a significant shake-up. A 7. 0 magnitude earthquake struck near the northeastern coast, sending tremors through the island. The quake, centered about 32 km off Yilan, hit at 11:05 pm local time. Buildings in Taipei swayed, and alerts buzzed on phones acro

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Dec 27 2025SCIENCE

Building Better Bones: How 3D Printing is Changing the Game

Bone repairs are tricky. Current materials often fall short. They struggle to balance strength and function. But there's hope. Inspired by nature, scientists are using 3D printing to create new materials. These are not your average implants. They are special. They are bicontinuous interpenetrating-p

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Dec 27 2025WEATHER

Southern California's Extreme Weather Swing

Southern California is dealing with a massive cleanup after an unusually wet Christmas season. This is the wettest Christmas in recent memory, and it has caused a lot of damage. Just a year ago, wildfires were a big problem in places like Altadena and Pacific Palisades. Now, the weather has complete

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Dec 27 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Mind: How Immune Cells Play a Role in Brain Disorders

Brain disorders like schizophrenia, depression, and autism are tough to tackle. They are complex and not fully understood. Scientists have been using tools to study these disorders. One tool is called bulk RNA sequencing. It looks at gene activity in a group of cells. But it misses details. It can't

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Dec 27 2025HEALTH

Smart Computers Help Hospitals Manage ICU Beds Better

Hospitals are always looking for ways to manage their resources better. One big challenge is figuring out how long patients will stay in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Too many patients can mean beds are full, and too few can mean beds are empty. This is where smart computers, or machine learning (M

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