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Apr 22 2026SCIENCE

A Scientist and His Shifting Legacy

Hans Lauber was a respected eye doctor from Switzerland who spent most of his career in Austria and Poland. He wrote many books and papers on eye diseases and even invented his own medical tools. For a while, he was a well-known figure in eye science. But his reputation changed after World War II.

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Apr 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

What’s new with Bear Grylls’ survival show this season?

A new round of Bear Grylls’ survival series kicks off tonight on FOX at 9 PM. Unlike normal TV, this show drops famous faces into extreme places where they quickly learn if they can handle real danger. Past seasons sent stars into snow-packed Norwegian valleys and hot, dry deserts. This time around,

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Apr 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

YouTube's new tool against fake celebrity videos

Deepfake videos aren’t just a problem for tech experts and social media scientists anymore. They’re now a real headache for famous faces who see their faces turned into bots, scams, and fake ads. YouTube just rolled out a new system that lets actors, singers, and other public figures fight back. Ins

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Apr 22 2026SCIENCE

How a plant compound fights kidney damage in chickens

Heavy metals like cadmium sneak into the environment from mining, batteries, and factory waste. Even small amounts can build up in animal kidneys over time. Chickens, often raised near polluted sites, face particular risk since their kidneys filter blood continuously. Researchers recently tested if

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Apr 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Game Update Brings Classic Anime Pets to Ragnarok Idle Adventure PLUS

A beloved old-school anime is teaming up again with a popular mobile game, giving players a fresh way to interact with classic characters. The game is adding two well-known heroes from a 1970s Japanese sci-fi series as collectible pets. These characters aren’t just for show—they come with rewards th

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

California governor debates: What really matters when voters tune in

Three high-stakes debates are coming to California screens this month, giving voters their last real look at the people competing to lead the state. The first showdown kicks off April 22 in San Francisco, with six candidates facing off in front of cameras for the first time since February. This isn’

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Apr 22 2026WEATHER

Understanding weather beyond the numbers

Weather reports often focus on temperatures and rain chances, but they rarely explain why forecasts change or what those shifts might mean long-term. A new weekly update aims to fill that gap by digging into the science behind forecasts and climate trends. Instead of quick updates on storms or heatw

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Apr 22 2026EDUCATION

Girls explore science in the great outdoors

St. Patrick's County Park will open its doors to a special science day for girls in grades 5 through 8 on April 25. The program, called GALS, runs from 9:30 AM to 3:15 PM and focuses on hands-on learning with real scientists. Instead of sitting in a classroom, participants will dig into soil samples

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Apr 22 2026CRIME

Florida Investigates AI for Possible Role in Campus Shooting

Florida’s top prosecutor recently announced a criminal investigation into OpenAI and its chatbot ChatGPT after a deadly shooting at a university last spring. The shooter, who killed two people and injured six others, reportedly used the AI tool to ask about guns and ammunition before the attack. Inv

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Apr 22 2026SCIENCE

Swiss stamps from the 1800s: what their colors reveal

Swiss postage stamps from 1850 to 1908 weren’t just about postage. They were tiny canvases showing off the best pigments and dyes of the time. For the first time, researchers closely examined 98 of these stamps using advanced tools like Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Instead of

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