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Mar 12 2026SCIENCE

Controlling Unpredictable Flocks with Clever Dogs and Smart Algorithms

Dogs that guide sheep are experts at handling chaos. In a long‑running competition, teams of dogs and handlers must move small groups of sheep that jump between running away and following. These tiny, undecided flocks behave like random networks that change over time, making them hard to control.

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Mar 07 2026EDUCATION

Women Power in Science: Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers

Research has long been a field where women face extra hurdles. Their achievements are often hidden behind larger networks that help them grow. These networks include groups, mentors, and online forums that share tips and support. They act like safety nets, catching people before they fall into is

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Feb 28 2026SCIENCE

Milky Aroma in Sausage: How Moisture and Microbes Work Together

Scientists looked at how the tiny structure inside fermented sausage changes when it dries out, and how that affects a milky smell. They made three batches: one with no added microbes, one with a mix of bacteria that are normally found in cured meats, and a third that added a yeast on top of the ba

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Feb 23 2026SCIENCE

Brain Networks Rewire as Mice Learn to Tell Visual Signals Apart

Mice were trained to decide whether a picture meant “go” or “no‑go. ” Scientists recorded the electrical activity of single neurons in ten brain areas for weeks. They used ultra‑flexible wires that stayed attached to the mice’s heads, so they could watch how each region talked to the others du

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Feb 15 2026CRIME

Big Money, Big Parties: How a Convicted Man Still Paid for Fame

Jeffrey Epstein, even after his 2008 sex‑crime conviction, kept donating large sums to a Harvard‑linked club called the Hasty Pudding Institute. The club, which runs a social group, plays theater and sings a cappella, accepted yearly gifts of at least $50, 000. Because of these payments, Epstein

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Jan 29 2026SPORTS

The Busy Life of Mike Tirico: NBC's Sports Star

Mike Tirico is a big deal at NBC, known for his calm voice and love for sports. He's not just calling games anymore; he's the face of NBC's big sports push. With the Super Bowl and Olympics happening back-to-back, Tirico is in for a wild ride. He's got a lot on his plate, but he's handling it like a

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Jan 26 2026CRYPTO

Why Crypto Social Media Failed: A Lesson in Tech and Trends

Crypto has been trying to break into social media, but it just isn't working. Farcaster, a decentralized social network, tried to challenge big platforms like Facebook and Twitter. It wanted to give users control over their data and identity. But despite having a billion-dollar valuation and some bi

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Jan 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Tech is Fixing Blurry PET Scans

PET scans are a big deal in medicine. They help doctors see inside the body. But sometimes, the pictures come out blurry. This happens because tiny light particles, called gamma photons, bounce around. They hit different spots than they should. This is called inter-crystal scattering, or ICS for sho

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Jan 11 2026SPORTS

NBA's Social Media Boom: How Teams Like Brooklyn Nets Are Winning Fans Online

The NBA is thriving with a new $76 billion media deal, but local coverage is still a big problem. Many fans rely on local broadcasts, but Main Street Sports Group's payment issues are causing trouble. The Brooklyn Nets are leading the way in social media, especially on TikTok. They have more likes

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Jan 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

Unmasking Fake News: How Communities Form and Spread Lies Online

Fake news spreads like wildfire on social media. It's not just one person sharing a false story. It's a group of people, a community, working together. These communities are not static. They change over time. People join, leave, and new groups form. This makes it hard to track how fake news spreads.

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