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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

entertainment

Hollywood Pre‑Oscar Bash: Food, Fun and Big Names

March 12, 2026

The Dolby Theater in Hollywood rolled out its red carpet for the 98th Academy Awards, signaling that the final pre‑party buzz is underway. Chef Wolfgang Puck returns for the 32nd year to supply the Governor’s Ball menu, featuring tray‑passed dishes and a dramatic Oscar Gold Spraying Station where

weather

Storm Watch: Pennsylvania Faces Strong Winds and Possible Tornadoes

March 12, 2026

Pennsylvania’s weather is looking rough today. Most of the state faces a threat from severe storms, especially strong winds that can damage property and trees. The only safe spots are the far northeast counties like Wayne and Pike, where no severe weather is expected. In the southwestern two‑thirds

crypto

Ghana Tests Crypto in a Safe Sandbox

March 11, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission has opened a controlled testing zone for digital money services, letting 11 companies try out their products over the next year. This move follows new rules that aim to keep virtual asset providers in check. The sandbox lets firms run their apps while regulato

science

Animals Get a Head Start When the Clocks Shift

March 7, 2026

The idea that moving clocks forward or back might help wildlife is surprising, but research shows it can make a real difference for animals that share roads with humans. In the United States, traffic accidents involving deer and other large mammals happen over a million times each year. These collis

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Scientists Leave NIH, Saying Their Work Is Blocked

March 6, 2026

In the past few years, many federal researchers have quit or retired early from the National Institutes of Health. A doctor who studied cancer treatments, a scientist studying tick diseases, and an addiction researcher all said the Trump years made their jobs impossible. They faced budget cuts, hiri

science

Vascular Transplants: The Papers That Shaped the Field

March 6, 2026

In recent years, medical teams have been moving beyond simple tissue grafts to more complex procedures that combine skin, muscle, bone and nerves. This advanced type of surgery is called vascularized composite allotransplantation, or VCA for short. It allows patients to receive whole body parts—such

science

Microbes May Have Hitchhiked From Mars to Earth

March 3, 2026

Scientists have long wondered how life first appeared on our planet. One idea suggests that tiny organisms could travel between worlds inside space rocks, a concept called lithopanspermia. While no proof of alien life on Mars exists yet, researchers at Johns Hopkins University tested whether bacteri

health

New Tools and Hope for a Rare Blood Disorder

March 3, 2026

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, a rare blood clotting disease, has seen dramatic changes over the last quarter‑century. A key breakthrough came 25 years ago when scientists found that a missing enzyme, called ADAMTS13, causes the condition in both immune‑driven and inherited forms. When doct

science

Cleaning Seafood for Hidden Toxins

March 3, 2026

A new laboratory method has been created to spot harmful chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, in fatty fish. The technique mixes solid‑phase extraction with gas‑liquid microextraction, using ultrasound to shake the samples. First, a sonicator breaks open the fish cells a