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I share info on Science, Climate, Space, Supernatural Phenomena, Star Trek & some fun stuff. **And now Travel, too!

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#diabetes #health
Type 1 Diabetes Cured in Mice Given Experimental Hybrid Treatment
A specially devised hybrid treatment has shown tremendous potential for treating type 1 diabetes in mice, scoring full marks at preventing the condition in prediabetic animals and at reversing the con...
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November 23, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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Rare Earth Element Crystals Found Forming in a Plant For The First Time
Scientists have just discovered an incredible superpower hidden away in the tissues of the fern Blechnum orientale, a plant that can collect and store rare earth elements.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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#cholesterol #health #diverticulitis

If you have high cholesterol, this is great. But if you also suffer from diverticulitis, it's a catch-22.
A Daily Sprinkle of Cumin Seeds Can Help Lower Cholestrol, Study Finds
A black seed, long used in cooking and traditional medicine, has shown promise in lowering cholesterol levels in a new clinical trial.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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#fossilfuels #climatechange #offshoredrilling
Trump’s Plans to Expand Offshore Drilling Meet Bipartisan Opposition - Inside Climate News
It’s not often that the governors of California and Florida are on the same page, but this week they’re aligned in opposition to the White House’s latest plan to expand offshore oil drilling near both...
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November 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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#travel #frequentflyer
Are airline loyalty schemes worth it?
As British Airways restructures its loyalty programme, we investigate whether such schemes are worth it.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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#travel

Well, most of us do not, nor are we likely to travel First Class, but at least we can wish for it.
Inside the secret world of the luxury airport lounge—and how to get in
From chef-prepared sushi to spacious shower suites and bars serving more than 100 types of whiskey, these exclusive oases will make you look forward to a layover.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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#travel #hawaii
Hawaii’s former leprosy colony at Kalaupapa reopens, offering a rare glimpse into history
Kalaupapa National Historic Park on Molokaʻi’s remote north shore now offers visitors a deeply personal tour of what was once an isolated quarantine zone.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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#health
This Drug Is Effective For Male Hair Loss, But The Side Effects Can Be Serious
For many men, the gradual thinning of hair is about more than just their appearance.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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#moon
Cohesion, Charging, And Chaos On The Lunar Surface
Most people interested in space exploration already know lunar dust is an absolute nightmare to deal with. We’re already reported on numerous potential methods for dealing with it, from 3D printing la...
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November 23, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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#mars
Ancient Underground Water Suggests Mars May Have Been Habitable Longer than Previously Thought
Scientists from New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have uncovered new evidence that water once flowed beneath the surface of Mars, revealing that the planet may have remained habitable for life muc...
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November 23, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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#methane #climatechange
International Effort to Curb Emissions of a Climate Super Pollutant Falls Short, UN Report Reveals - Inside Climate News
Methane emissions continue to climb despite a pledge by countries to curb climate pollution.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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#dementia #health
Exercise at One Stage of Life May Cut Dementia Risk by Up to 45%
For years, scientists have known that moving our bodies can sharpen our minds.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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#space
Moss Survived 9 Months in The Vacuum of Space
Mosses, like the tardigrades of the plant world, are known to withstand extreme conditions, including harsh radiation and dehydration.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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#alzheimers #health
Simple New Compound Reverses Alzheimer's Symptoms in Rats
A new chemical compound has shown promise for treating Alzheimer's disease.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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#cholesterol #health
New Drug Lowers 'Bad' Cholesterol by 58% in Clinical Trial
A powerful new treatment has emerged in efforts to reduce high cholesterol levels and the associated risk of heart health problems.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Ancient Killer Is Rapidly Becoming Resistant to Antibiotics, Scientists Warn
Despite having plagued humans for millennia, typhoid fever is rarely considered a threat in developed countries today.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Just what does Ocean sustainability mean? Do you kike your shrimp fried or barbequed?

In this podcast episode, I explain what it is.

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#seafood #oceans #sustainability
November 22, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Scientists Found a Mysterious Golden Orb at The Bottom of The Ocean
At around 3,300 meters (2 miles) below the ocean's surface off the coast of Alaska, where the warm light of the Sun never penetrates, an NOAA Ocean Exploration remotely operated underwater vehicle cam...
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November 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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NASA Reveals Our Closest Look Yet at Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
After teasing a major announcement, NASA has released a slate of new images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, including the closest observations obtained to date.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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#diabetes #weightloss
New Diabetes Pill Works as Well as Ozempic For Weight Loss, Trial Finds
A major new clinical trial involving more than 1,600 people has found that a GLP-1 pill form of the drug orforglipron works about as well as injectable semaglutide for people with type 2 diabetes.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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In Florida, Manatee Deaths Edge Up Slightly in 2025 - Inside Climate News
The beloved sea cows still face many threats, but deaths this year were not as high as in 2021 and 2022, when conservation groups say a record die-off claimed 20 percent of the population.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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#ameliaearhart #conspiracies
Amelia Earhart's Disappearance: 3 Leading Theories
These are main theories surrounding what happened to the aviator.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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#photograhpy #photos #nature
2025: The Pictures of the Year
From the thousands of images made by our photographers all around the world this year, we present the ones that moved and inspired us most.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Huge red giant star has newfound companion — and it may be a bad neighbor
"Throwing a close companion into the mix could possibly wreak further havoc on the already complicated processes surrounding these stars."
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November 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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The Euclid space telescope observed 1.2 million galaxies in just 1 year. Here's what we've learned
The data is starting to reveal how galaxies and their black holes evolve.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM