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“It is the kind of test that, in the wrong hands, could cause a lot of harm”

A study of blood-based markers for Alzheimer’s disease in Norway confirms earlier estimates

go.nature.com/3N7sLfg
How common is Alzheimer’s disease? First population-wide blood test holds surprises
Nature - A study of blood-based markers for Alzheimer’s disease in Norway confirms earlier estimates, and may show how education level relates to risk.
go.nature.com
December 20, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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AP photographers used an infrared filter on modified cameras to capture how beams are used to track vehicles and people, enable facial recognition — and ultimately, assert digital control.
PHOTO ESSAY: Seeing the invisible - how AP photographers captured infrared technology
When you unlock a phone, step into view of a security camera or drive past a license plate reader at night, beams of infrared light - invisible to the naked eye — shine onto the unique contours of your face, your body, your license plate lettering.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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The White House plans to break up a key weather and climate research center in Colorado, a move experts say could jeopardize the accuracy of forecasting and prediction systems. n.pr/4b0Esyh
Scientists push back on Trump plan to break up a critical climate and weather center
The White House plans to break up a key weather and climate research center in Colorado, a move experts say could jeopardize the accuracy of forecasting and prediction systems.
n.pr
December 19, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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If you're tempted to bail on potentially fun events becuase you feel awkward, read this. Level up your small talk game and practice social courage with six tips from psychologists. n.pr/3MD63M9
COMIC: 6 tips to help you overcome social anxiety this season
If you're tempted to bail on potentially fun events becuase you feel awkward, read this. Level up your small talk game and practice social courage with six tips from psychologists.
n.pr
December 19, 2025 at 10:06 AM
“if Congress fails to pass appropriations, funding should continue automatically at the average of the previous four years..Congress would still control the purse strings, but the consequences of its dysfunction would not fall on the American people..”
thehill.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Opinion | The Righteousness of Ahmed el Amhed
www.nytimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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In the era of mega constellations, spacecraft typically have less than a week to avoid crashes
Satellites Used to Have Months to Avoid Collisions—Now They Have Days
In the era of mega constellations, spacecraft typically have less than a week to avoid crashes
www.scientificamerican.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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While hiking in the Italian Alps, a nature photographer came upon a surface speckled with more than 2,000 dinosaur footprints that scientists are calling “remarkable.” nyti.ms/44zfQc8
December 18, 2025 at 4:21 AM
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The holiday season is a great time to disconnect from screens and connect with loved ones.
One Tech Tip: Spend quality time with loved ones, not a screen, over the holidays
The holiday season is a great time to disconnect from screens and connect with loved ones. Experts suggest putting away your phone to enjoy quality time with family.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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The BBC’s Christmas religious programming for 2025 promises a rich and reflective season of live worship, cultural storytelling, and festive favourites. The network plans to showcase spiritual traditions across ... #Christmas https://loom.ly/EAS2NeI
December 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Mysterious illnesses also rose after the fires, according to a new study that reviewed emergency-department visits. on.wsj.com/3Y0xkKH
Heart Attacks, Lung Conditions Jumped After Los Angeles Wildfires
Mysterious illnesses also rose after the fires, according to a new study that reviewed emergency-department visits.
on.wsj.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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If you're feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to spend money on gifts, parties, and travel this holiday season, you're not alone.
Expert tips to ease financial pressure and avoid holiday overspending
If you're feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to spend money on gifts, parties, and travel this holiday season, you're not alone.
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December 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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We are called for such a time as this. "Maybe it's an expression of God's confidence in you to be a Christian NOW, precisely in a time of moral compromise." @esaumccaulley.bsky.social on 🎙️The Esau McCaulley Podcast: Live from Boston (Bonus Q&A segment on HP+)
December 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Whole-genome landscapes of 1,364 breast cancers

This study expands the repertoire of oncogenic alterations and identifies novel driver genes, recurrent gene fusions, structural variants and copy number alterations.

www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Whole-genome landscapes of 1,364 breast cancers - Nature
Whole-genome and transcriptome analysis of 1,364 cases of breast cancer from South Korea broadens our understanding of breast cancer biology and reveals genomic features that connect tumour ...
www.nature.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Massachusetts’ highest court heard oral arguments Friday in the state’s lawsuit arguing that Meta designed features on Facebook and Instagram to make them addictive to young users. https://to.pbs.org/3KhYQ3i
Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids
Massachusetts' highest court heard oral arguments Friday in the state's lawsuit arguing that Meta designed features on Facebook and Instagram to make them addictive to young users.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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The devotional messages tonight pointed us back to the Savior, His light that overcomes darkness, His gift that blesses us daily, and His love that moves us to lift others.
December 8, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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In Opinion

If the primary threat to a Congress member’s career is the general election voter and their disapproval of Trump, “then you’re going to see more people standing up, because now their career is at stake in a different way,” David French says on this episode of “The Opinions.”
Opinion | Republicans Are Quietly Pushing Back Against Trump
Will the president soon wish he hadn’t run for a second term?
nyti.ms
December 6, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Artificial intelligence promises rapid and polite feedback on papers — but we must first review the reviewer, says Giorgio F. Gilestro

go.nature.com/3McjUsw
AI reviewers are here — we are not ready
Artificial intelligence promises rapid and polite feedback on papers — but we must first review the reviewer.
go.nature.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Young adults who took just a one-week break from social media showed improvement in depression, anxiety and insomnia symptoms, a new study says. Plus, tips for how to take a break from your feed.
A short social media detox improves mental health, a study shows. Here's how to do it
Young adults who took just a one-week break from social media showed improvement in depression, anxiety and insomnia symptoms, a new study says. Plus, tips for how to take a break from your feed.
n.pr
December 3, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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If you're giving to a food drive, pick nutritious foods that you would want. (from 2023) https://to.pbs.org/47DU2f3
3 things food banks really want
Even as inflation has eased and unemployment remains at historic lows, experts say many households are still struggling to afford food. Here's how to help food banks keep more families afloat.
to.pbs.org
November 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Universities pour millions of dollars into sports, and they have little incentive to slow down. Sally Jenkins on why “shopaholic college administrators” need more regulation:
How to Fix the Mess of College Sports
Athletic departments are spending too much money on the wrong things.
bit.ly
November 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM