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Allergy Season: Simple Ways to Stay Comfortable

March 23, 2026

The spring and summer months bring a wave of pollen that can make many people feel runny noses, itchy eyes, and constant sneezing. Where a person lives, what plants they are sensitive to, and their daily habits all shape how bad the symptoms become. Scientists warn that warmer temperatures are stret

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Targeted Nano‑Therapies: A New Hope for Autoimmune Suffering

March 23, 2026

Autoimmune illnesses arise when the body’s defense system attacks its own tissues, causing long‑term pain and damage. Traditional medicines mainly suppress the whole immune system, which can lead to dangerous side effects like bone loss, high blood pressure, and a higher risk of infections. Even dru

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Wildfire Warming: A Growing Nitrogen Threat

March 23, 2026

Recent data shows that the heat from climate change is sparking more wildfires, especially in the western part of the country. These fires release large amounts of reactive nitrogen into the air, which can travel far and settle on soils and water. Scientists used a long‑term study from 2002 to 2021,

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Simple Bladder Test Helps Study Urinary Tract Infections

March 23, 2026

Scientists have created a new way to examine how bacteria and the body fight each other in urinary tract infections. Instead of keeping mice alive for experiments, they use bladders that are normally thrown away after other tests. This trick saves money and cuts down on the rules that usually protec

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Endometrial Immune Cells May Predict Baby‑Bump Success

March 23, 2026

Researchers looked at the cells lining a woman’s uterus right before she received a frozen embryo. They wanted to see if the types of immune cells present could hint at whether she would later give birth. The study focused on women who were undergoing frozen embryo transfer (FET) and used the data f

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The Microbes Behind Psoriasis: A New View

March 23, 2026

Psoriasis is a long‑term skin problem that comes from genes, the immune system, and outside factors. Recent studies say that changes in our gut and skin bacteria are not just side notes; they may be a key driver of the disease. The new perspective looks at how a disturbed gut microbiome can weaken t

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Microbe Mix‑Ups: Why Genetically Tweaked Bugs May Be Riskier Than We Think

March 23, 2026

The world is seeing more and more microbes that have been engineered in labs, and they’re already spreading across farms and fields. These genetically modified microorganisms (GMMs) grow fast, can change quickly, and may swap genes with the wild microbes they meet. That makes them a new kind of thre

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Tyson’s “Science Check” on the Hit Space Film

March 23, 2026

The blockbuster about a lone astronaut’s mission to save Earth has sparked chatter about whether it really gets the science right. Neil deGrasse Tyson, a well‑known public scientist, is often consulted by filmmakers for credibility. The directors of the film, Phil Lord and Chris Miller, told a

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Hidden Gems of Cambodian Caves

March 23, 2026

The limestone caves that run across northwestern Cambodia are still a mystery. A recent field trip to the province of Battambang revealed several animals that science has never seen before. Among them are a bright turquoise pit viper, a snake that can glide through the air, new kinds of geckos, tiny

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Ralph the Dog: A Furry Friend Turning Science

March 23, 2026

The Rowe family met a lovable pup named Ralph at an adoption fair in 2012 and instantly felt he belonged with them. The dog was gentle, loved games like frisbee, enjoyed mountain hikes and swimming, and had a quirky look with short legs and a big head that drew smiles from everyone. Ralph proved