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Apr 22 2026SCIENCE

Biomolecules Meet AI: A Fresh Way to Guess Who Binds With Whom

The new approach starts by splitting the problem into two parts: one side looks at how molecules are linked together, while the other side examines their individual characteristics. Each part is processed by its own neural network branch, and a special attention gate decides how much weight to give

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Apr 22 2026CRIME

Small Chicago card shop loses big money in early morning heist

Early Monday in Chicago, cameras caught masked thieves forcing their way into a small but valuable collectibles shop. The break-in happened just before 2 AM, when most of the city was asleep. Instead of grabbing cash from the register, the burglars headed straight for high-end sports cards and rare

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Apr 22 2026OPINION

When Leaders Cross Lines, Why Do Some Still Defend Them?

Trump getting caught with a Jesus Christ meme isn’t just another odd headline—it reveals a deeper problem. Some supporters don’t just ignore the strangeness; they actively rewrite history to make it fit their view. Whether it’s calling criticism "Trump Derangement Syndrome" or claiming any pushback

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Apr 22 2026HEALTH

When Radiation Hits Weak Muscles: New Findings in a Rare Childhood Disorder

Researchers have uncovered fresh clues about how muscle cells react when exposed to radiation in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Unlike typical muscle loss seen in the disorder, these cells show an unusual sensitivity to radiation that may speed up damage. Boys with DMD, who make up almost all ca

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Apr 22 2026HEALTH

Understanding the Impact of Heart Valve Disease in America

Every year, thousands of Americans face health battles linked to heart valve diseases, and 2023 was no exception. These conditions happen when one or more of the heart’s four valves don’t open or close properly, forcing the heart to work harder. Over time, this strain can lead to serious problems li

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Apr 21 2026HEALTH

Women, Heart Health, and Memory: What Happens During Change

When women enter midlife, their bodies go through big shifts—not just in hormones, but in how they think and feel every day. For women who already deal with heart disease, these changes can get more complicated. Most research about menopause and thinking skills has focused on women without major hea

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Apr 20 2026TECHNOLOGY

Using Quantum Tools to Study Drug and Protein Interactions

Scientists often rely on energy calculations to understand how molecules behave in living cells. These calculations help explain how drugs bind to proteins, which is key to designing better medicines. But there's a catch: accurate calculations for large molecules like proteins are tough to do with r

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Apr 20 2026POLITICS

Building Bridges: How Colleges Are Teaching Students to Talk Across Divides

Across the country, schools are trying something new—not to change politics, but to change how people talk about it. At Rutgers, a project called the "democracy wall" doesn’t push students to pick sides. Instead, it asks them to wish for the nation’s future, and many do the same thing: want unity ov

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Apr 19 2026HEALTH

Healthy Weight and Heart Risk: What the 20‑Year Study Reveals

The ATTICA study followed more than a thousand adults from 2002 to 2022, tracking who developed heart problems over two decades. Researchers looked closely at people carrying extra weight but still showing no metabolic issues, a group called metabolically healthy obesity (MHO). They wanted to see if

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Apr 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Pet wearables go beyond just tracking location

New smart collars for dogs and cats now monitor health metrics like heart rate and breathing patterns, something once limited to human devices. Instead of just telling you where your pet went, these collars claim to detect early signs of stress, allergies, or illness through motion sensors and AI an

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