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Biology

Huntington’s Disease Breakthrough: Gene Therapy Offers New Hope

Huntington’s disease, a devastating genetic disorder that affects the brain, has been treated successfully for the first time using gene therapy, marking a significant milestone in medical science. This breakthrough holds promise for thousands affected by this incurable disease, underscoring the potential of cutting-edge gene-editing technologies. Understanding Huntington’s Disease Caused by a mutation in the […]

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Environment

What Really Happens When Factories Go Green?

Factories produce a third of U.S. greenhouse gases. But what if cutting those emissions could also save lives, create jobs, and even heal long-scarred communities? A new study says it can—if done the right way. The Promise and the Peril Across the world, governments are investing billions in “industrial decarbonization.” That’s the technical name for […]

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News

Next Week in Science, October 2, 2025

So we’re changing up the schedule a bit and are going to have this recap posts on Thursday. Don’t worry, we’ll still have content throughout the week, but it’s just easier for us to do this a day earlier. And what’s in the news Metal-organic polyhedra maintain the self-renewal of embryonic stem cells Researchers have […]

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Psychology

When Rhythm Shapes Speech

Every day, millions of children around the world struggle to find their words. Some stutter, some read much more slowly than their classmates, and others are marked as “late talkers.” What if the key to spotting these challenges earlier lies not in speech itself—but in music? A massive new study of over 44,000 people across […]

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Environment

Smarter Flood Maps Could Change How We Prepare For Disasters

In the eastern state of Bihar lies the Kosi Megafan, sometimes called the “Sorrow of Bihar.” This giant, fan-shaped floodplain has been built up over thousands of years by the Kosi River, which spills out of the Himalayas. Unlike calmer rivers, the Kosi is restless—it frequently jumps course, breaking embankments and carving new channels. Entire […]

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Biology

Dreaming Under Anesthesia

Do you stop being conscious when you’re put under anesthesia? For decades, many assumed the answer was yes. But new research from the University of Oslo suggests something more complicated: patients often continue dreaming even in deep sedation—yet our best brain-based tests of consciousness can’t tell the difference. From “Lights Out” to Dream Reports When […]

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Environment

Understanding the Impact of the High Seas Treaty

The global community recently witnessed a historic milestone with the ratification of the High Seas Treaty, marking a significant step forward in marine conservation. This comprehensive treaty aims to safeguard marine biodiversity by establishing protected areas across the high seas, areas that had thus far been largely unregulated. As we explore the implications of this […]

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Biology

How Tiny Worms Could Improve Decision Science

Picture a worm crawling across a plate dotted with food. You’d expect it to stop at the first bite, right? Yet in a surprising twist, Caenorhabditis elegans—a millimeter-long nematode with just 302 neurons—often walks right past its dinner. Why? Because even worms run complex “accept–reject” strategies when making decisions. Everyday Choices, Worm-Sized Lessons In Nigeria, […]

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News

Next Week in Science, September 26, 2025

Look, we’ve been super depressed recently. Who can blame us? I know my anxiety has been off the roof for the last 6ish weeks. But, we have some really good news. We’re headed back to the moon. NASA’s Artemis 2 mission is gearing up to make history as the first crewed lunar flight in over […]

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