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Apr 10 2026LIFESTYLE

Save Big on Outdoor Comfort: A Patio Set Under $350

Summer is just around the corner, and outdoor spaces are getting more attention. A good seating area can turn a backyard or balcony into a cozy retreat. Instead of waiting for perfect weather, some people upgrade now to enjoy the process. A modular patio set is on sale for $324, down from over $1,

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Apr 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

Finding shared tools in therapy with AI’s help

Therapy works for mental health—but it usually gets stuck in two ruts. First, doctors often focus too much on labels like "anxiety" or "depression, " treating each problem as completely separate. Second, most therapy styles rely on one set of rules tied to a specific expert’s ideas, making it hard t

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Apr 10 2026SCIENCE

How tiny cell parts travel between cells – and why that matters

Scientists once saw mitochondria—the powerhouses inside our cells—as fixed residents with one job: producing energy. Now they know these tiny structures are more like delivery trucks zipping between cells, dropping off supplies or picking up garbage. This movement happens with help from three main h

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Apr 10 2026SCIENCE

How astronauts use tiny lab tools to study space dangers

Space travel isn’t just about rockets and moon landings—it’s also a giant science experiment. NASA’s Artemis II mission sent four astronauts on a test flight around the Moon, but hidden among them were four tiny lab tools no bigger than USB drives. These aren’t ordinary gadgets; they’re organ chips

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Apr 09 2026HEALTH

Unseen Stories: How Rural Women in Nepal Are Redrawing Menstrual Lines

In a corner of rural Nepal, where caste lines, ancient rituals, and old family ways still pull strong, a quiet revolution is playing out—not in protests or marches, but through shared screens and shared stories. A group of women from different backgrounds and age groups came together not to debate t

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Apr 09 2026SCIENCE

How tiny plant boosters help seeds survive the cold

Early spring planting is tricky for pepper and tomato growers because cold soil slows down seed sprouting and weakens baby plants. Scientists tested a two-step trick: soak seeds in a special sugar-like mix, let them dry, then spray the young plants with the same mix. The mix contains three tiny comp

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Apr 09 2026HEALTH

Tracking disease changes in mouth scarring

Doctors often see scarring inside the mouth that can turn into cancer over time. This scarring, called oral submucous fibrosis, starts small but can grow worse. Researchers wanted to know if a specific protein might predict when the disease gets more serious or turns cancerous. They looked at studi

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Apr 07 2026BUSINESS

Russian grain ship rescued after fire at sea

Early last week, a cargo ship loaded with wheat came under attack in the Sea of Azov. Ukrainian drones reportedly struck the vessel, setting it ablaze and causing it to sink partially. The event was caught on video, showing thick smoke rising from the stricken ship. Rescue crews later found it and t

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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

Autoimmune Ailments Boost Cancer Chances, But Medicine Helps

Patients with autoimmune conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis face a noticeably higher chance of developing cancer within the first year after their diagnosis. Italian researchers studied more than 356, 000 people and found a 32 % rise in cancer odds during that early period.

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