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The JY-27 and JYL-1 radars from China, marketed as stealth hunters, were unable to detect 5th-gen U.S. aircraft. The Russian S-300VM, dubbed as the crown jewel of Venezuelan defense, was a mere expensive paperweight.
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January 10, 2026 at 2:38 AM
The JY-27 and JYL-1 radars from China, marketed as stealth hunters, were unable to detect 5th-gen U.S. aircraft. The Russian S-300VM, dubbed as the crown jewel of Venezuelan defense, was a mere expensive paperweight.
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The Trump Corollary declares the Western Hemisphere, which includes the Americas, as the top security priority of the United States. Its core mission is to restore American preeminence and guarantee U.S. control of its own destiny in the region.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:34 AM
The Trump Corollary declares the Western Hemisphere, which includes the Americas, as the top security priority of the United States. Its core mission is to restore American preeminence and guarantee U.S. control of its own destiny in the region.
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CATURDAY: Declawed cats have amplified pain. New data shows that each step, every shift of weight, and each delayed reaction hint at long-term consequences of what should be considered an inhumane procedure.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:55 PM
CATURDAY: Declawed cats have amplified pain. New data shows that each step, every shift of weight, and each delayed reaction hint at long-term consequences of what should be considered an inhumane procedure.
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Humming simultaneously leverages enhanced nasal nitric oxide concentrations for optimized airway function and better defense against pathogens, and stimulates the Vagus nerve to regulate the nervous system.
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January 2, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Humming simultaneously leverages enhanced nasal nitric oxide concentrations for optimized airway function and better defense against pathogens, and stimulates the Vagus nerve to regulate the nervous system.
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Shifts in natural speech may forecast cognitive decline long before memory problems become noticeable. These markers, captured during simple spoken tasks or casual conversations, offer a promising new dimension in early diagnosis.
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December 30, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Shifts in natural speech may forecast cognitive decline long before memory problems become noticeable. These markers, captured during simple spoken tasks or casual conversations, offer a promising new dimension in early diagnosis.
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The second Trump administration, under its new National Security Strategy, now considered the Middle East as less relevant to the national interest and national security of the United States.
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December 29, 2025 at 3:33 AM
The second Trump administration, under its new National Security Strategy, now considered the Middle East as less relevant to the national interest and national security of the United States.
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The face follows an internal map from the very beginning. Early facial cells already carry hidden location labels that guide every curve and contour long before facial features become visible.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:04 AM
The face follows an internal map from the very beginning. Early facial cells already carry hidden location labels that guide every curve and contour long before facial features become visible.
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The state of the U.S. labor market this year has been characterized by a surge of layoffs across the country. Workforce reductions surpassed 1 million in October 2025 and November data showed a historic high.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:23 AM
The state of the U.S. labor market this year has been characterized by a surge of layoffs across the country. Workforce reductions surpassed 1 million in October 2025 and November data showed a historic high.
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CATURDAY: The Thai cabinet approved a proposal from the National Identity Committee on 18 November 2025 to designate 5 native domestic cat breeds as official national pet symbols.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
CATURDAY: The Thai cabinet approved a proposal from the National Identity Committee on 18 November 2025 to designate 5 native domestic cat breeds as official national pet symbols.
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An experiment showed that exposure to fatty-food odor through ingestion during pregnancy can subtly reprogram the developing brain of the unborn child and predispose him or her to obesity later in life.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:49 AM
An experiment showed that exposure to fatty-food odor through ingestion during pregnancy can subtly reprogram the developing brain of the unborn child and predispose him or her to obesity later in life.
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A new study reveals that just one week of reduced social media use can significantly improve mental health among young adults. Anxiety dropped by 16 percent, depression by 24 percent, and insomnia by 14 percent.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:32 AM
A new study reveals that just one week of reduced social media use can significantly improve mental health among young adults. Anxiety dropped by 16 percent, depression by 24 percent, and insomnia by 14 percent.
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Growing evidence shows a rapid rise in chronic non-communicable diseases across pets, livestock, wildlife, and aquaculture populations. A biologist contends the phenomenon mirrors the chronic disease crisis humans have faced for decades.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Growing evidence shows a rapid rise in chronic non-communicable diseases across pets, livestock, wildlife, and aquaculture populations. A biologist contends the phenomenon mirrors the chronic disease crisis humans have faced for decades.
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Scientists warn that the planet is entering an era of calorie-rich, nutrient-poor crops. With nutrient declines approaching 38 percent in some foods, communities may face hidden hunger even in times of agricultural abundance.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Scientists warn that the planet is entering an era of calorie-rich, nutrient-poor crops. With nutrient declines approaching 38 percent in some foods, communities may face hidden hunger even in times of agricultural abundance.
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Overlapping disadvantages do more than stack. A network model revealed that they amplify each other to create deeper social isolation for those who carry multiple marginalized identities.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Overlapping disadvantages do more than stack. A network model revealed that they amplify each other to create deeper social isolation for those who carry multiple marginalized identities.
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Samples from 47 countries overturn common assumptions and illuminate intricate ecological dynamics that influence antibiotic resistance outside hospitals and clinical settings.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Samples from 47 countries overturn common assumptions and illuminate intricate ecological dynamics that influence antibiotic resistance outside hospitals and clinical settings.
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A new study warns that the Southern Andes glaciers, long viewed as natural drought insurance for central Chile, may lose half of their buffering power by 2100.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:18 PM
A new study warns that the Southern Andes glaciers, long viewed as natural drought insurance for central Chile, may lose half of their buffering power by 2100.
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An analysis of over 70 billion U.S. dollars in donations found subtle but consistent differences in giving patterns among cat owners, dog owners, and individuals without pets.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:46 AM
An analysis of over 70 billion U.S. dollars in donations found subtle but consistent differences in giving patterns among cat owners, dog owners, and individuals without pets.
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Thousands of trials across 6 continents have revealed how crop rotation resulted in 23% more harvests, enhanced protein and minerals content, and 20% higher farm revenue.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Thousands of trials across 6 continents have revealed how crop rotation resulted in 23% more harvests, enhanced protein and minerals content, and 20% higher farm revenue.
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Every word counts when authorities or algorithms are watching. A model revealed that self-censorship emerges as a rational response that is shaped by risk, oversight, and enforcement.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Every word counts when authorities or algorithms are watching. A model revealed that self-censorship emerges as a rational response that is shaped by risk, oversight, and enforcement.
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Researchers find that large language models degrade when fed low-quality text from viral social media content. This suggests that AI systems based on LLMs need clean data diets to stay sharp.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Researchers find that large language models degrade when fed low-quality text from viral social media content. This suggests that AI systems based on LLMs need clean data diets to stay sharp.
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A metabolic flaw in ancient trees caused them to cycle carbon unusually slowly. This may have dampened atmospheric fluctuations during the last ice age and created steadier conditions across millennia.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:50 AM
A metabolic flaw in ancient trees caused them to cycle carbon unusually slowly. This may have dampened atmospheric fluctuations during the last ice age and created steadier conditions across millennia.
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The future demand for data centers in the United States to support its entire AI infrastructure will leave the country with a massive and unsustainable resource bill.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:08 AM
The future demand for data centers in the United States to support its entire AI infrastructure will leave the country with a massive and unsustainable resource bill.
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CATURDAY: A first-in-class STAT3 inhibitor has shown encouraging results in a veterinary Phase 1 study. Cats with aggressive head and neck tumors experienced measurable responses. The same strategy could benefit human patients.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:12 PM
CATURDAY: A first-in-class STAT3 inhibitor has shown encouraging results in a veterinary Phase 1 study. Cats with aggressive head and neck tumors experienced measurable responses. The same strategy could benefit human patients.
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A preliminary large-scale study presented at the Scientific Sessions 2025 of the American Heart Association suggests a link between extended melatonin use and an increased risk of heart problems.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:40 PM
A preliminary large-scale study presented at the Scientific Sessions 2025 of the American Heart Association suggests a link between extended melatonin use and an increased risk of heart problems.
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Researchers from MD Anderson Cancer Center reveal that mRNA vaccines may act as broad immune stimulants and improve outcomes for cancer patients undergoing immunotherapy.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Researchers from MD Anderson Cancer Center reveal that mRNA vaccines may act as broad immune stimulants and improve outcomes for cancer patients undergoing immunotherapy.
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