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May 25 2026SCIENCE

Ecosystem Signals: How Coral Algae Talk Through Electricity

Symbiodinium microadriaticum, a tiny dinoflagellate that lives inside coral tissues, can release electrons into its surroundings during photosynthesis. This process, known as extracellular electron transfer (EET), lets the algae send electrical signals to nearby cells. Researchers discovered that th

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May 25 2026CRIME

Wanted by mistake: How Oregon’s broken defense system ruined lives

Corshelle Jenkins had a normal morning shift caring for elderly residents when her world turned upside down in 2023. A store detective at Nordstrom accused her of stealing pink boots, but the police report never bothered to check her alibi. The mistake wouldn’t catch up with her until 2025, when a c

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May 25 2026HEALTH

Drinks, pills, and supplements: What women's body chemistry reveals

Researchers looked at how coffee, alcohol, medicines, and supplements interact with the body’s tiny chemical factories. These factories—metabolomes and lipidomes—produce the building blocks cells use every day. The study focused on women who had not yet reached menopause, a group often left out of b

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May 25 2026HEALTH

How culture and pain shape back care choices

Around the world, back pain is one of the top reasons people skip work or miss daily activities. Yet when adults from Pakistan move to new countries or stay at home, their choices about treating low back pain don’t follow a single rule. Researchers asked 461 adults with ongoing back pain about what

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May 25 2026WEATHER

Early Morning Fog Alert: Stay Sharp on the Roads

Drivers woke up to a hazy surprise today as patches of fog rolled in, making visibility tricky. Instead of clear views, some areas now have sightlines shortened to just a quarter mile—about the length of two football fields. The fog isn’t sticking around all day; forecasts suggest it’ll lift by late

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May 25 2026SCIENCE

Understanding how tiny particles from research labs could travel in the air

Scientists ran tests to see how tiny, invisible particles might spread if they escaped from a big science lab in Sweden. They focused on what could happen in the worst possible accident—one where cooling fails and tiny radioactive bits could fly into the air. The goal was to track where these partic

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May 25 2026HEALTH

How gut microbes bounce back after gut bug attacks

Scientists picked 25 female lab mice and watched how their stomach and gut bacteria changed after an infection with Helicobacter pylori—the same bug that causes most stomach ulcers and even cancer in humans. For one week the mice hosted the invader, then for another month they got powdered Weizmanni

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May 25 2026ENVIRONMENT

Bears and Tourists: How Yellowstone Handles Close Encounters

Every summer, Yellowstone and Grand Teton parks teem with visitors—around 4. 76 million in 2025 alone—while an estimated 1, 055 grizzlies roam freely. These bears, weighing up to 600 pounds and capable of sprinting 35 mph, are the largest land predators in the Lower 48. Yet despite their size, confl

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May 25 2026HEALTH

Therapy Rules in Saudi Arabia: Keeping Professional Limits Clear

In Saudi Arabia, therapy isn’t just about fixing problems—it’s shaped by deep cultural and religious rules. The country mixes Islamic Sharia law with modern healthcare systems, creating unique challenges. These aren’t just small issues; they affect how therapists and patients interact daily. One bi

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May 25 2026FINANCE

Why oil prices drop is making crypto investors excited

Over $2. 5 trillion suddenly appeared in the crypto market last week. That’s a 2% jump in one day. The reason? People are talking about a possible deal between America and Iran. If this deal happens, oil prices could drop. That would help control inflation. When inflation goes down, the Federal Rese

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