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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 24-Nov-2025 14:11 ET (24-Nov-2025 19:11 GMT/UTC)
Unraveling the mysteries of ancient solar storms and earthquakes
University of Arizona, Office of Research and PartnershipsTree-ring and planetary scientists are preparing for the big natural events thanks to a Big Idea Challenge grant and a new laboratory.
Another critical reason to prevent and control diabetes: It is a top cause of chronic kidney disease
Mayo ClinicBinghamton University research reveals who really gives at checkout, and they're not who you'd expect
Binghamton UniversityContrary to popular belief, impulse donors at store checkouts look completely different from traditional charity givers, according to research from Binghamton University. In the latest episode of "The Aha Moment" podcast, Associate Professor Lauren Dula discusses her surprising findings about who's most likely to donate when prompted during their shopping experience.
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Robotics, AI, drones, and data analytics are shaping the future of the construction industry
University of Colorado DenverClean energy found in old coal mines
University of VictoriaCumberland, B.C., was built on coal mining—both literally and practically. Thousands of workers were employed and millions of tonnes of coal were exported over 80 years before the mines were shuttered, leaving deep holes in the ground and a deeper void in the village’s economy. Thanks to a partnership with the University of Victoria-led Accelerating Community Energy Transformation (ACET) initiative, Cumberland is planning for a future built on clean energy that comes from the maze of abandoned mine shafts and extraction tunnels that snake beneath its streets.
From lab to legislation – the fight against new online drugs
Linköping UniversityA new drug on the market – every week. This has been the case in Europe in recent years with regard to the availability of online drugs, known also as new psychoactive substances. Henrik Green, professor at Linköping University in Sweden, is using research to help government agencies stop the most dangerous online drugs more quickly.
From diagnosis to hope: A husband and wife’s journey through consecutive cancer diagnoses
University of California - Los Angeles Health SciencesFor Dena and Richard, UCLA Health is not just a medical team, it’s become family. “Dr. Chi and the whole team are one in a million,” said Dena. “They helped save both of our lives.”
Charles Darwin’s address book: A new window into his private world
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