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May 27 2026ENVIRONMENT

Tracking Wildlife Without the Footsteps: How DNA in the Wild Helps

In the forests of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, steep ridges and thick mist often hide mountain gorillas from human eyes. Scientists used to rely on camera traps and ranger patrols to track these endangered animals, but rugged terrain and security risks in the border area made this difficult. No

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May 27 2026HEALTH

How dads shape their kids' weight: what science says

Research shows fathers play a bigger role in passing obesity down through families than many realize. It’s not just about bad eating habits. A father’s genes, his stress levels, and even how he interacts with his kids can tilt the scales for the next generation. Some studies suggest these effects st

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May 27 2026HEALTH

Why Some Kids in Africa Still Miss Their Shots

Across sub-Saharan Africa, many children between one and two years old don’t get the vaccines they need. This doesn’t happen by accident. Families, communities, and local systems all play a role in whether a child receives their shots on time. New research looked at over 23, 000 toddlers in 21 count

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May 27 2026SPORTS

Zee’s New Sports Push: Big Plans Amid FIFA Rights Fight

Zee Entertainment is making a bold move into sports broadcasting with four new channels under the Unite8 Sports brand. Two will broadcast in Hindi, and two in English, offering soccer, cricket, kabaddi, badminton, wrestling, boxing, and more. The company has already filed the paperwork to launch the

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May 26 2026SPORTS

Ticket Prices for the World Cup Are Sky‑High, but What Does It Mean for Soccer?

A new study by a finance professor shows that the World Cup is making more money than ever before. In 2022, Qatar’s group‑stage best seats cost about $220 and the final seat was around $1, 600. For 2026, tickets will be sold with a new system that lets prices change as the event approaches. The chea

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May 26 2026ENVIRONMENT

Mountain Life Rebuilt After Glacier Collapse

A wooden hotel, finished in just 105 days, now stands in the Loetschen Valley as a sign that people are trying to move forward after their village was swallowed by ice and rock. The building, called Hotel Momentum, was opened a year after the Birch glacier slid down and buried most of Blatten. The s

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May 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Digital Health Missteps: How Old Adults See Their Bodies

Older people today turn to the internet for everything from news to shopping, and this shift matters for their overall well‑being. Yet researchers often treat online activity as one single habit, missing how different digital tasks affect the way seniors judge their own health. When people look at

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May 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Trivia Nights in Eugene: Fun, Not Fuss

Geo Carcamo turned his love for people into a weekly habit in Eugene and Springfield. Since 2017, he’s been hosting trivia nights that feel more like game night with friends than a test of smarts. His events run Mondays at PublicHouse in Springfield and Tuesdays at beergarden in Eugene, drawing team

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May 26 2026HEALTH

What Happens When the Oldest Daughter Grows Up Faster

Research shows that the oldest girl in a family often gets ready for adult tasks sooner than her younger siblings—especially when her mom faces tough times during pregnancy. Scientists followed families for 15 years and found that daughters born first to stressed mothers hit a phase called adrenal p

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May 26 2026SCIENCE

How Brain Timing Helps Spot ADHD Types

Kids with ADHD don’t all think the same way. Some struggle more with focus, others with sitting still. But a closer look at brain waves shows a hidden difference. Scientists tracked how children’s brains reacted during tasks that needed attention. They found that the timing of brain signals changes

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