LND topic: research-data-center page 1

research data center

KNG1 Gene Mutations Linked to Rare Blood Clotting Disorder

March 12, 2026

A recent investigation uncovered two different changes in the KNG1 gene that explain why a young boy from China has an uncommon blood clotting problem. The KNG1 gene makes a protein called high‑molecular‑weight kininogen (HMWK), which helps the body control bleeding. When this protein is missing or

politics

New Iranian Leader Promises Retaliation in Ongoing War

March 12, 2026

The new supreme head of Iran, 56‑year‑old Khamenei, issued his first public statement after taking office. He did not appear on camera; state TV simply read the remarks, leaving viewers to wonder why he stayed off‑screen. Reports suggest he may have been wounded during the initial clashes of the con

science

Lanthanide Binding Secrets Revealed by New Ionic Liquid Designs

March 12, 2026

The study explores how two different chemical groups, diglycolamide (DGA) and carbamoylmethylphosphine oxide (CMPO), affect the way trivalent lanthanide ions stick to specially made ionic liquids. DGA shows a stronger pull on trivalent ions than on tetravalent ones, a surprising trend that stems

health

Health Costs Force Americans to Cut Back

March 12, 2026

A recent survey shows that many people in the United States are having to make tough choices because health care costs keep climbing. About one‑third of the population, roughly 82 million people, reported that they have had to change their habits or borrow money just to pay for medical care. T

science

Gymnastics and Wrist Health: What MRI Tells Us

March 12, 2026

Young gymnasts often show no wrist pain, yet their wrists undergo a lot of stress. Researchers used magnetic resonance imaging to look at a small but important part of the wrist called the triangular fibrocartilage complex, or TFCC. They wanted to see if the thickness of this cartilage is link

technology

3‑D Driving Maps Get a Smart Upgrade

March 12, 2026

Google has refreshed its map app so that when you drive, the screen shows a 3‑D view of your surroundings instead of a flat picture. The change is part of the company’s new “Gemini” AI lineup and is billed as the biggest update to navigation in ten years. The 3‑D view adds depth to buildings and

health

Exercise Cuts Pancreas Fat, Helps Insulin Cells Work Better

March 12, 2026

A recent study examined how regular physical activity can lower fat inside the pancreas and improve the function of cells that produce insulin. The researchers analyzed data from a trial where participants were randomly assigned to different exercise programs. They found that those who engaged in co

politics

School Strike Sparks U. S. Accountability Calls

March 12, 2026

The United States is under scrutiny after a missile attack on an Iranian elementary school killed more than 165 people, most of them children. A U. S. official and another briefed on the preliminary military probe suggest that outdated intelligence from the Defense Intelligence Agency led U. S. Cent

technology

Arctic Artillery Teams Get Drone Help

March 12, 2026

NATO forces are testing how drones can aid artillery in Norway’s icy north. They use small, cheap drones to spot targets and send data back to the gun crews. The big war in Ukraine showed that drones are useful, but they do not replace guns. The 29th Commando Regiment of the British Army trai

science

Iron‑Co Catalyst Turns Toxic Chlorine into Clean Gas

March 12, 2026

A new iron material can break stubborn chlorine bonds in a harmful chemical called 1, 2‑dichloroethane. The trick is to attach tiny cobalt sites that hold electrons close together. These sites make the iron work faster and cleaner, so it cuts the chlorine off without producing too much hydrogen gas