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Self-organizing light could transform computing and communications

USC engineers have demonstrated a new type of optical device that allows light to organize its own path using the…

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BioCryst’s $700 million acquisition of Astria gives it a chance to beat its biggest competitors in rare HAE diseases

Patients who want to prevent swelling caused by hereditary angioedema, a rare disease, can choose from injectable medications with dosing…

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Decades-old earthquake mystery finally solved by new model

A new laboratory earthquake model links the actual contact zone to earthquake dynamics, paving the way for better forecasting and…

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4,000-year-old mystery solved: new research rewrites origins of Egypt’s largest temple

The most comprehensive study of the temple complex and surrounding land and waterscapes identifies the earliest period of occupation and…

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The “popcorn” parasite: scientists discover 14 bizarre new marine species

New research reveals 14 previously unknown marine species, offering new insight into life hidden in the ocean depths. Earth’s oceans…

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Mystery solved after 25 years: how Europe’s largest bat hunts birds like a fighter jet

After nearly 25 years of investigation, scientists have solved the mystery. Europe’s largest bat doesn’t just eat small birds, it…

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Your intestinal gas could be causing you to absorb more calories

A little-known microbe in your gut produces methane and may help your body extract more calories from food, according to…

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5 exercises to improve your bone density

Bone density refers to the amount of calcium and other minerals that make up your bones. When your bones contain…

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9,000% increase in fentanyl-related deaths devastates older Americans

Overdose deaths from fentanyl mixed with stimulants among adults 65 and older increased by 9,000%, revealing a growing threat to…

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Stress test: OBBBA, rural fragility and innovation

On July 4, 2025, the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) was signed into law. Its supporters hailed it as…

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