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Mar 07 2026SCIENCE

Roots Show How Plants Balance Growth and Survival

In forests of North Patagonia, scientists looked at how the shape of a plant’s root system affects tiny roots that do most of the work. They studied eight perennial herb species, half of which grow a single main root (tap‑rooted) and the other half grow many small roots from the stem (adventitious).

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Mar 06 2026CRIME

FBI Looks for Tech Hints in Nancy Guthrie’s Missing‑Person Case

Nancy Guthrie vanished on February 1 at the age of 84. The FBI is now checking with neighbors about any internet problems that night. They want to know if a tech glitch could have helped her disappear. Earlier in the search, investigators asked local residents about their phones and Wi‑Fi.

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Mar 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Three Fresh Prime Video Picks to Watch This Weekend

Prime Video has added fresh titles this month that could make your weekend binge list. Three shows stand out for different reasons, each offering a unique twist on drama and mystery. The newest entry is “Young Sherlock, ” directed by Guy Ritchie. It follows a teenage Sherlock Holmes in Oxford, wher

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Mar 06 2026SPORTS

Science Meets Soccer: A Hands‑On Adventure in Dallas

The Perot Museum of Nature and Science is turning soccer into a science lab for everyone. From March 7 to September 7, visitors can explore “Soccer: More Than a Game, ” where the sport’s secrets are revealed through interactive displays and playful experiments. When guests enter the 10, 000‑squar

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Mar 05 2026SCIENCE

Smart Tech Use: The Key to Focus and Happiness

A new study looks at how people use phones, computers and other gadgets in ways that can either help or hurt their mental health. The researchers think it isn’t just how much time you spend online that matters, but whether you use tech with a clear purpose. They called this purposeful use “dig

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Mar 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Nothing’s New Phone 4a Pro: Slim, Bright, and Packed With Features

Nothing has rolled out its latest mid‑range model, the Phone 4a Pro. The company claims it is the thinnest all‑metal phone available, measuring just 7. 95 mm. The design is a departure from earlier A‑series devices, featuring an aluminum unibody and a clear camera module that replaces the bulky roun

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Trump’s TikTok Deal Faces Legal Challenge Over Alleged Enrichment of Allies

The Public Integrity Project, a new anti‑corruption organization, has filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi. The suit targets the sale of TikTok’s U. S. operations to a group of investors linked to the Trump administration. The case argues that the d

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Mar 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Advancing Quantum Materials: New Pure Gas Systems Boost Tech

Researchers have engineered a method to turn enriched silicon and germanium into exceptionally clean silane and germane gases. These gases are crucial for building devices that rely on quantum mechanics, as well as for creating next‑generation semiconductors. The technique improves the reliability o

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Mar 05 2026EDUCATION

Naval Tech Adventure Brings Real‑World STEM to High School

The U. S. Navy recently took its mobile “Strike Group” show to Tohopekaliga High, where students experienced the world of naval aviation and tech in a hands‑on way. Instead of a lecture, kids walked through three interactive stations that used virtual reality headsets, maps and a full‑motion simu

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Mar 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Gesture‑Powered Rings: Oura’s New Move

Oura has bought a startup that can read tiny hand motions. The new tech lets people control their rings with simple gestures. It uses artificial intelligence and biometric signals to recognize the movements. Oura plans to put this gesture control into its next generation of rings. The co

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