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Microscopic view of glowing mesenchymal stem cells initiating healing within a damaged nervous system, symbolizing hope for autoimmune disease treatment.
Cosmos & Space

Mesenchymal stem cells show promise for autoimmune disease treatment

Two individuals with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) have been in remission for over 15 years following a single stem-cell transplant, according to Nature .

Aram Sarkisian·Jun 19
Microscopic view of beneficial gut bacteria, emphasizing the specific LGG strain's role in promoting digestive health and reducing illness.
Health & Medicine

Choosing the Best Probiotic Strains for Gut Health

While many probiotic supplements boast billions of CFUs, only a specific strain, LGG, has been shown to reduce the severity and duration of diarrhea by a full day.

Marcus Cole·Jun 18
A powerful El Niño event causing severe river flooding in one region and extreme drought in another, highlighting the amplified impact of climate change on global weather patterns.
Earth & Environment

El Niño surge amplifies climate change impact on global river floods

NOAA calculations point to a 'very strong' El Niño this year.

David Grossman·Jun 18
A split image contrasting a broken high-tech medical scanner in a rural clinic with a scientist using simple tools like a magnifying glass in a bright lab.
Cosmos & Space

Simplest tools prove best for field and lab breakthroughs

At rural African clinics, 70% of high-tech diagnostic equipment donated by aid organizations becomes non-functional within two years.

Aram Sarkisian·Jun 15
The Hidden Key to Long-Term Tattoo Vibrancy: An InkBeetle Aftercare Case Study
Health & Medicine

The Hidden Key to Long-Term Tattoo Vibrancy: An InkBeetle Aftercare Case Study

This article discusses the critical importance of proper aftercare for long-term tattoo vibrancy, highlighting the failures of traditional adhesive wraps. It introduces InkBeetle as a superior, adhesive-free alternative that promotes healthier healing through a breathable barrier.

Sponsored by InkBeetle·Aug 10
Close-up of ancient Iron Age bone tools, carefully whittled from human skeletal remains, discovered at a remote Scottish burial site.
Cosmos & Space

Archaeologists Find Iron Age Skeleton Bones Whittled Into Tools

In a remote Scottish burial site, archaeologists unearthed the 2,000-year-old remains of a woman whose long bones had been snapped and whittled into sharp tools after her death.

David Grossman·Jun 15
A supermassive black hole at the center of an active galactic nucleus, with newly forming exoplanets visible in the surrounding cosmic dust and gas.
Cosmos & Space

Supermassive black holes may be birthing millions of exoplanets

Millions of Jupiter-mass 'dust giants' and 'lava balls' could be forming tens of parsecs from supermassive black holes, challenging everything we thought we knew about where planets are born, Space re

Marcus Cole·Jun 14
A cargo ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz under the watchful presence of Iranian naval vessels, symbolizing global trade disruption.
Cosmos & Space

Iran's Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Extend, Impacting Global Trade

Roughly 30% of global urea exports are currently stalled, unable to leave the Persian Gulf region due to Iran's intermittent closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Marcus Cole·Jun 14
Scientists in a dimly lit WHO command center analyze global health data, with a red glow highlighting outbreak regions on a world map.
Health & Medicine

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak a Public Health Emergency

On May 15, 2026, two laboratory-confirmed Ebola cases, including one death, emerged in Kampala, Uganda, directly linked to travel from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Marcus Cole·Jun 14
As DPC Models Grow 83%, See Why PCP Health is Port Charlotte’s Future-Proof Choice for 2026
Health & Medicine

As DPC Models Grow 83%, See Why PCP Health is Port Charlotte’s Future-Proof Choice for 2026

The traditional healthcare system often provides fragmented, impersonal care, leading many patients to seek alternatives. Direct Primary Care (DPC) models, like PCP Health in Port Charlotte, offer a patient-centric approach focused on comprehensive, root-cause medicine and strong doctor-patient relationships.

Sponsored by PCP Health·Aug 10
A shadowy hacker figure is silhouetted against a glowing network of data streams, representing the Novo Nordisk data breach and cyberattack on patient information.
Cosmos & Space

Novo Nordisk security breach exposes patient data in cyberattack

Patient data, including sensitive medical histories from some of Novo Nordisk's clinical trials, was compromised in a recent cybersecurity breach.

David Grossman·Jun 13
A shadowy figure's hand reaching to disrupt a network of pipes symbolizing Medicare drug savings, with concerned seniors and rising cost graphs in the background.
Cosmos & Space

Trump administration plan could weaken Medicare drug price negotiation

In 2024, Medicare spent $125 billion on just 40 drugs, representing over one-third (36%) of its total drug budget, according to KFF .

Marcus Cole·Jun 13
Diverse group of executives in a modern biotech boardroom discussing genetic sequences and financial data, symbolizing leadership changes and innovation.
Cosmos & Space

STAT Plus Reports on Major Executive Leadership Changes

Dr. Anya Sharma, former head of R&D at BioGen Corp, a major pharmaceutical player, abruptly left her post to become CEO of GenePath, a gene-editing startup that recently secured $150M in Series B fund

David Grossman·Jun 13
Security guards escorting five researchers out of a crowded American Diabetes Association conference hall during a session.
Health & Medicine

Researchers Removed From 2026 Diabetes Conference Amid Controversy

Northwestern associate professor Justin Ryder was among five professionals escorted out of the American Diabetes Association's 2026 annual scientific conference.

David Grossman·Jun 12
The POTS Box 90X2 Lets Alarm Dealers Keep Existing Panels and Central-Station Accounts
Technology & AI

The POTS Box 90X2 Lets Alarm Dealers Keep Existing Panels and Central-Station Accounts

The POTS Box 90X2 enables alarm dealers to replace retiring copper lines with managed cellular connectivity, preserving existing alarm panels and central-station accounts. It provides a supervised, dual-SIM solution for compatible alarm systems, ensuring continued communication.

Sponsored by The POTS Box·Aug 5
Futuristic laboratory with holographic data streams showcasing molecular structures, symbolizing AI-driven scientific discovery and exponential progress.
Health & Medicine

AI Research: Four Decades of Progress and Future Outlook

AI-driven material science recently discovered 5 new superconductors in 18 months, a feat estimated to take human researchers 200 years, according to MIT Lab Report.

Aram Sarkisian·Jun 12
Congolese religious leader addressing a community gathering, with healthcare workers present, fostering trust for Ebola outbreak response.
Cosmos & Space

Ebola outbreak response engages religious leaders to sensitize followers

In eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, tensions around Ebola response have escalated.

Marcus Cole·Jun 12
A scientist in a lab looks concerned as a shadowy political figure reviews grant proposals, highlighting the threat to scientific independence.
Cosmos & Space

NIH proposal would cap scientist grant numbers

The White House Office of Management and Budget has proposed a rule requiring federal research funding decisions to undergo political review by senior appointees.

Aram Sarkisian·Jun 11
Elite athlete pushing through a challenging moment on the field, symbolizing the mental and physical hurdles of ACL recovery.
Cosmos & Space

Elite athletes' ACL recovery: The 9-12 month challenge

Despite a typical 9 to 12-month recovery period, only 55% of athletes return to competitive sport following ACL reconstruction, according to Cureus .

Marcus Cole·Jun 11
Returning to Dating After 40 With UltraBann
Health & Medicine

Returning to Dating After 40 With UltraBann

Returning to the dating scene after 40 can feel like navigating a new landscape, one where confidence is the ultimate currency. For many men, performance concerns can be a significant hurdle, a private worry that reflect…

Sponsored by UltraBann·Jul 31
Lush Amazon rainforest canopy with sunlight filtering through, symbolizing renewed conservation efforts and a government official planting a sapling.
Cosmos & Space

Brazil's government boosts Amazon conservation efforts

Since President Luiz Inacio ‘Lula’ da Silva's return to office in 2023, annual deforestation in the Amazon has plummeted by over 50%, approaching record lows, according to Nature .

David Grossman·Jun 10
A massive seafloor volcano erupts during an ice age, releasing plumes of ash and lava into the deep ocean, impacting the marine environment.
Earth & Environment

Ice Age Sea Level Drops Boosted Seafloor Volcano Activity, Study Finds

Sediment records from the eastern equatorial Pacific reveal that ancient ice ages, by dropping sea levels, supercharged deep-sea volcanoes.

David Grossman·Jun 10
The new Fab5 antibody, depicted as glowing blue tendrils, effectively neutralizing multiple types of gammaherpesviruses in a microscopic scientific illustration.
Cosmos & Space

New Antibody Fab5 Targets Gammaherpesvirus gB Broadly

On December 16, 2025, a groundbreaking study revealed Fab5, an antibody capable of protecting mice, non-human primates, and humanized mice from multiple deadly gammaherpesviruses.

Marcus Cole·Jun 9
A diverse group of scientists, including men and women of various ethnicities, working together in a high-tech laboratory, symbolizing progress in STEM diversity.
Explainers

New Initiatives Aim to Boost Diversity in Science Professions

In 2021, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian/Alaska Native workers held only 24% of STEM jobs, according to ngcproject .

Marcus Cole·Jun 9