RESEARCH

Jun 02 2026SPORTS

Football’s governing body takes big step to support women players properly

FIFA is stepping up in a big way by launching a free online library packed with 30 short courses that anyone connected to women’s football can study. Players, parents, coaches, doctors, even whole national federations – they can all log in, pick a topic like sleep or strength training, and finish a

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Jun 02 2026SCIENCE

Better ways to test cancer drugs without relying on lab animals

Testing new cancer drugs is tough because tumors often stop responding to treatment. Lab dishes with cancer cells and animal tests don’t always predict what will happen in real patients. These methods don’t mimic how tumors grow or interact with their surroundings well enough. Lab dishes are too sim

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Jun 02 2026SCIENCE

Supercomputer pulled back into NCAR’s hands for now

A court ruling on Monday put the brakes on a plan to kick Boulder’s National Center for Atmospheric Research out of its role at the supercomputer center in Cheyenne. The judge said the National Science Foundation can’t strip NCAR or its parent body of access to computers, money, or projects tied to

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Jun 01 2026SCIENCE

Team Science: How Sharing Labs Can Boost U. S. Research

The United States is slowly reshaping its science system as funding shrinks and other countries poach top talent. Scientists feel the shift, but a new generation is ready to change how research is done if institutions give them the right tools. Traditional academia rewards individuals: people

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Jun 01 2026HEALTH

Better ways to study hepatitis B in labs

Hepatitis B remains a global health issue with about 1. 2 million new infections every year. Despite having a vaccine, the virus keeps spreading. Existing treatments can slow down the disease but can’t cure it completely. To fight the virus effectively, researchers need better tools. One of these to

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

The truth behind mask studies that shaped public health rules

Back in 2020, health officials pushed masks hard despite little solid proof they stopped COVID. A deep dive into thousands of research papers found something odd: nearly all mask studies came after the pandemic started. That means scientists weren’t testing an old idea—they were scrambling to prove

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Jun 01 2026SPORTS

Why NHL legend’s brain matters for future athletes

Claude Lemieux’s family is making a bold move after his sudden death. They’ve decided to donate his brain to research focused on brain injuries common in contact sports. This isn’t just about hockey—it’s part of a larger effort to understand how repeated hits to the head affect athletes over time.

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Jun 01 2026HEALTH

Big breakthroughs are coming in children's health

Over the past ten years, medical science has made huge strides in keeping kids healthy worldwide. Simple steps like safe sleep positions, vaccines, and car seats have saved countless young lives. But what’s next for children’s health? Experts are now pointing to 10 key research areas that could brin

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Jun 01 2026HEALTH

Unexpected link between gum health and fertility surprises researchers

Most people don’t realize that a toothbrush might be as important as a thermometer when trying to start a family. While many assume fertility depends mostly on age or egg count, science now suggests something much smaller could be making a big difference – the health of someone’s gums. Research on a

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May 31 2026TECHNOLOGY

Finding the Brain’s Leak-Proof Door: A Faster Way to Scan Water Flow

The human brain is wrapped in a tight shield called the blood-brain barrier. Its job is to block harmful stuff while letting in water and nutrients. When this barrier leaks even a little, the brain can get hurt. Scientists want to measure how fast water moves in and out—not to crack the door open, b

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