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Feb 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

How AI is Changing Science for Everyone

AI is making big waves in science. It's not just a tool for the future; it's helping solve real problems right now. For example, AI is being used to spot diseases like tuberculosis and diabetic retinopathy. It's also helping farmers grow better crops and predict floods. One big success story is Alp

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Feb 16 2026CRIME

Justice Delayed but Not Denied: A Killer Brought to Book 33 Years Later

A brutal crime from 1993 finally saw justice in 2024. A 53-year-old man, Dana Shepherd, was sentenced to 45 years in prison for the rape and murder of a young art student, Carmen Van Huss. This case was solved using advanced DNA technology that matched the suspect's DNA to his relatives' DNA in a da

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Feb 16 2026CRYPTO

The Hidden Agenda Behind Crypto and Bitcoin

Crypto and Bitcoin are often seen as revolutionary financial tools, but there's more to the story. Imagine a world where every transaction you make is tracked, monitored, and recorded. This is not a dystopian fantasy but a potential reality, according to some experts. The idea of a universal ledger

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Feb 16 2026HEALTH

How Heat Boosts Blood Flow Without Stressing the Heart

Ever wondered why you feel your heart pumping harder when you're hot? It's not just your heart working overtime. Heat can make blood flow better in certain body parts. But how? Scientists wanted to find out. They looked at how heat affects blood flow in different arteries. They did tests on eight h

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Feb 16 2026HEALTH

Quick Thinking for Better Health Choices

Health systems often find it hard to use local and published data to make quick decisions, especially in areas like primary care that change fast. The idea of learning healthcare systems (LHS) suggests that learning should happen all the time through real-world use. But putting this into practice wi

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Feb 15 2026SCIENCE

Planet That Turns the Rules Inside Out

A team of scientists used the Cheops telescope to look at a star that is far away, about 117 light‑years from us. The star is small and dim, called a red dwarf, and it has four planets orbiting around it. Two of the planets are rocky like Earth, while the other two are gaseous and look more like Nep

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Feb 15 2026CRIME

A Life Sentence Without Bars: The Unusual Outcome of a Tragic Crash

In a surprising turn of events, an elderly woman who caused a devastating accident that took the lives of a family of four might not spend a single day behind bars. Mary Fong Lau, 80, recently changed her plea to no contest for four felony counts of gross vehicular manslaughter. This means she didn'

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Feb 15 2026HEALTH

How Exercise Helps Post-Menopausal Women Fight High Blood Pressure

Post-menopausal women face a higher risk of high blood pressure. This is due to aging and big changes in hormones. Exercise is known to help manage blood pressure. But, how much and what kind of exercise works best? This is what a recent study tried to find out. The study looked at different types

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Feb 15 2026WEATHER

A Warm February Weekend: Enjoying Unusual Mild Weather

February is usually cold, but this year, it's breaking the rules. The middle of the month is bringing unusually warm temperatures. The jet stream has shifted north, letting warm air take over. This means people in the state are experiencing temperatures in the 40s and 50s, which is quite unusual for

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Feb 14 2026CELEBRITIES

Education: T. I. 's Journey and Views on School

T. I. , the outspoken rapper, has always been vocal about his thoughts on various topics. Education is one of them. He dropped out in ninth grade but later taught at Clark Atlanta University. He believes traditional schooling isn't for everyone, which sparks debates. On his podcast, T. I. and forme

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