RESEARCH

Feb 15 2026SCIENCE

Cotton's Secret Stash: The Day-Neutral Landraces You've Never Heard Of

Deep in Texas, there's a treasure trove of cotton types. Over 2, 500 of them sit in storage. Most need short days to grow. But some don't care about the daylight. These are the day-neutral landraces. Scientists found 186 of these unique types. They've been growing them for years to keep them diverse

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Feb 14 2026SCIENCE

Elephant Trunks: The Secret Behind Their Super Touch

Elephants are known for their intelligence and social behavior, but their trunks are also quite remarkable. These trunks are not just for show; they are packed with tactile nerves and covered in about 1, 000 whiskers. These whiskers are not like those of other animals. They have unique features that

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Feb 14 2026SCIENCE

Exploring Sticky Science: Professor to Share Insights on Adhesion

A big name in the world of materials science is set to take the stage. Professor Ali Dhinojwala, a top expert from the University of Akron, will be the star speaker at an upcoming event. This gathering, focused on technical advancements, will take place in Warrensville Heights, Ohio, starting April

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Feb 13 2026EDUCATION

Discovering the Past: Freeport's Land and Its First Inhabitants

A big project is happening in Freeport, Maine. Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment is teaming up with the Penobscot Nation. They want to learn about the land's history. This land was once home to the Wabanaki and Abenaki peoples. They got a $10, 000 grant for this project. The m

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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

How Long is Too Long for a Vacuum Delivery?

Vacuum-assisted deliveries are common. But how long is too long? This is what doctors want to know. They looked at how long these deliveries take. They also checked if longer times cause problems. Problems for the baby. Problems for the delivery. They found some things. First, longer deliveries can

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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

Breast Cancer: Why Current Risk Tools Miss the Mark for Black Women

Breast cancer is a serious issue, particularly for Black women. They are at a higher risk, but the tools doctors use to predict this risk often fall short. These tools are crucial because early detection can be life-saving. Doctors rely on models like the Gail Model and BOADICEA. These models consi

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Feb 10 2026SCIENCE

Tracking Seals to Unlock Antarctic Ocean Secrets

Scientists from Seoul National University are using tiny tags on Weddell seals to learn how a warming ocean is changing life beneath Antarctica’s ice. They first capture the seals on sea‑ice near Thwaites Glacier by carefully approaching from behind and gently darting a sedative into the animal’s

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Feb 07 2026SCIENCE

Summer Lab Work Turns Into Published Virus Study

The Hormel Institute at the University of Minnesota runs a summer program that sends undergraduates into research labs. Students get hands‑on work and training for future careers in biomedical science. One intern, Noah Zimmerman, started a project that ended up in a peer‑reviewed journal. Zimmerman

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Feb 07 2026SCIENCE

Night‑time Guardians of the Everglades

The University of Florida’s wildlife team, called “Croc Docs, ” spends most nights in the Everglades hunting two dangerous species: alligators that need health checks and Burmese pythons that threaten native life. Instead of waiting for the sun, they launch airboats under moonlight and use radio

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Feb 07 2026RELIGION

Research, Religion and Health: A Fresh Look at Reviews and Scales

The journal issue opens with a collection of systematic reviews and bibliometric studies that cover a wide range of topics at the intersection of faith and health. These reviews act like shortcut maps, helping scientists, doctors and ethicists quickly spot the most important findings in a crowded fi

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