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Apr 09 2026HEALTH

How extreme heat and cold affect health differently

Scientists have been studying how extreme temperatures impact urgent healthcare needs. Their findings suggest that while both extreme heat and cold can harm health, their effects aren't equal. The research looks at how often people end up in emergency rooms or need urgent care during these temperatu

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Apr 09 2026BUSINESS

AI models in ads: saving cash or losing trust?

A small clothing brand recently advertised a summer shirt using AI to generate everything from the model to the boat in the background. The shirt itself is real, but the people and scenes aren’t. This trick is becoming common because it cuts costs and lets brands create many different images quickly

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Apr 09 2026HEALTH

Uncovering New Roles of CSF3R in Women's Health

Once known only for shaping white blood cells, a protein called CSF3R is now turning heads in unexpected areas of women’s health. Recent deep scans of tissues show this molecule pops up in ovaries, the uterus lining, the cervix, the placenta, and even some cancers. Instead of just controlling blood

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Apr 09 2026SPORTS

What to expect from the weather at Augusta during Masters week

The Masters is just days away, and the weather looks set to play nice for the tournament. After three days of practice rounds and the Par 3 Contest, the course is ready. But will the good weather stick around? Thursday, the first round starts early at 7:25 a. m. Expect cool air around 45°F with a b

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Apr 09 2026WEATHER

What happens when Pacific waters get unusually warm?

Ocean temperatures along the equator in the Pacific Ocean are shifting in ways that could change weather patterns across North America. After a prolonged period of cooler-than-average water temperatures known as La Niña, the Pacific is now in a neutral phase where temperatures hover around average.

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Apr 09 2026ENVIRONMENT

March heatwave wasn’t just hot—it shattered all records in the US

The continental United States just experienced a March that defied expectations in the worst way. Data shows this past month wasn’t just warm—it was the most unusually hot March in 132 years of tracking. The average temperature hit 50. 85°F, nearly 10 degrees above the usual March norm. For context,

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Apr 09 2026CRIME

A mother’s legal gamble: trading truth for a mental health defense

In a quiet Massachusetts town, a nurse now faces a tough question: what happens when guilt meets suffering? The woman, once a caregiver for new mothers, is accused of ending her three children’s lives in a single day. Instead of denying her role, she’s offering to admit what she did—if it means the

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Apr 09 2026HEALTH

Small bursts of movement: Do tiny workouts really boost fitness?

Breaking exercise into tiny chunks might sound too simple to be true, but research keeps asking if these "snacks" actually help. Instead of blocking off an hour for the gym, what if moving for just a minute every hour could keep adults moving better? That’s the big question behind exercise snacks—sh

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Apr 09 2026HEALTH

Small activities that quietly boost everyday life

Most people see art as something extra—nice to do when you’re bored but not something to rely on. Yet research keeps showing that art does more than just entertain. Playing an instrument can lower stress and even improve heart health. Simple actions like sketching or knitting sharpen the mind, much

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Apr 09 2026OPINION

Science clues that make some scientists rethink atheism

Astronauts floating above Earth often come back feeling something big, not just in their bones but in their beliefs. The view of our tiny blue planet against the endless dark seems to stretch their thoughts beyond numbers and equations. Reports from space travelers over decades show this pattern—fro

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