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Apr 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

Social media lawyers pulled from Meta as lawsuits heat up

Tech companies are under fire after a major court decision, and law firms smell opportunity. Instead of knocking on doors, they turned to social media ads to find clients for lawsuits about addiction and mental health. But their strategy hit a roadblock when Meta removed over a dozen ads from firms

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Apr 09 2026SCIENCE

Exploring the Big Ideas Hiding in Tiny Particles and Space

Some of the most confusing scientific concepts—like how the universe began or how gravity really works—can feel like they belong only in complicated textbooks. But an innovative approach turns these heavy topics into something more relatable. By mixing science with storytelling, one author shows how

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Apr 09 2026HEALTH

Small bursts of movement: Do tiny workouts really boost fitness?

Breaking exercise into tiny chunks might sound too simple to be true, but research keeps asking if these "snacks" actually help. Instead of blocking off an hour for the gym, what if moving for just a minute every hour could keep adults moving better? That’s the big question behind exercise snacks—sh

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Apr 07 2026SCIENCE

Micro‑Pollutants Mess Up Sludge Digestion: How Amine Compounds Stress Bacteria

The study looked at six different amine‑rich pollutants that often show up in sewage sludge. These chemicals have various types of nitrogen groups—primary, secondary, tertiary and even quaternary ammonium. Researchers found that the first reactions these pollutants undergo are mainly adding a hydrox

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Apr 06 2026HEALTH

Liver Fat and the Obesity Connection

Obesity can change how the liver works. When too much fat builds up in the liver, it may turn into a serious disease that can lead to scarring and even liver failure. The problem starts when fat tissue in the body stops working right. It releases too many free fats into the bloodstream, and these

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Apr 06 2026HEALTH

Eating right in Brazil: what diets might protect against health risks?

A recent study followed Brazilian adults to see how their eating habits affect a condition called metabolic syndrome. This condition raises the risk of heart disease and diabetes and involves issues like high blood pressure, extra belly fat, and irregular blood sugar. Researchers focused on two diet

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Apr 05 2026HEALTH

Risk of Stroke Tied to Long‑Term Fat Burden in Older Chinese Adults

A recent study followed a large group of middle‑aged and older adults in China to see how long‑term fat around the belly affected their chances of having a stroke. Instead of looking at just one moment in time, researchers measured a special score called METS‑VF that combines several health indic

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Apr 05 2026HEALTH

Healthy habits after a kidney transplant: why patients struggle to stick with them

When someone gets a new kidney, their body changes in big ways. Doctors say that eating right and staying active could prevent serious problems like heart disease or losing the new organ. Yet many patients don’t follow the advice they’re given. A small study tracked 34 kidney transplant patients. F

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Apr 04 2026ENVIRONMENT

How shrimp farms might be quietly changing coastal waters

Shrimp farming is booming along tropical coasts, but scientists still argue over whether these operations leak harmful metals into nearby mangrove swamps. A recent study took a close look at Todos os Santos Bay in Brazil, where shrimp ponds sit right next to mangroves. Researchers tested mud from th

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Apr 03 2026BUSINESS

New Rules on Drug and Metal Tariffs Spark Mixed Reactions One Year Later

A year after big tariffs were introduced, new rules now target drug prices and metals imports. The changes aim to revive duties lost when courts blocked earlier moves. Foreign drugmakers must agree to price cuts and build U. S. plants to avoid steep taxes. If they only move some production, they fac

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