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When Research Stalls at the Finish Line

July 2, 2025 · 5 min read

We are living in a golden age of data and discovery (though I confess it sometimes doesn’t feel like that). Biomedical science, public health research, and behavioral data are being produced at unprecedented rates. But with this explosion of information comes a growing gap: while knowledge increases, our ability to translate it into practice struggles […]

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Biology

Music Makes Kids Smarter—But Not the Way You Think

You’re in a hospital’s neonatal unit, and a nurse walks in—not with medication, but with a guitar. Wait, what? That’s right. In some hospitals, music isn’t just a background vibe—it’s a full-on therapy. And now, science is catching up to something parents, teachers, and yes, even preschool DJs have long suspected: music might be one […]

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AI

Sweet Science: The AI That Can Taste Oranges with Its Eyes

How sweet is your orange? AI already knows—before you take a bite. No joke. A team of researchers in China just trained a computer to see sweetness. Using nothing more than high-def photos of Linhai mandarin oranges, this neural network predicts sugar levels with nearly 87% accuracy. No squeezing. No slicing. No fancy lab equipment. […]

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Science News Round Up, April 16, 2025

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Psychology

You Can Trick Your Brain into Growing a Sixth Finger

Ever wanted a superpower? Your brain might already have one. No, seriously. With just a mirror, a rubber finger, and some strategic stroking (not the weird kind, promise), researchers managed to convince people they had six fingers. Not metaphorically—these folks felt the touch, owned the finger, and swore it was part of their body. And […]

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Psychology

Wait—You Can Dream About a Body You Never Had?

Let’s play a quick game: Close your eyes and picture yourself in a dream. You might be flying, losing your teeth, or running late for school again (ugh). But here’s the question—what body are you dreaming with? Now, here’s the twist: What if you were born without a limb… would you still dream of having […]

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Science News Round Up, April 14, 2025

Time is Running Out—Expand Your Scientific Insight! Receive trusted insights that empower you to understand and contribute to the world of science. Our fully independent, self-funded work depends on your subscription. 🔥 Your action matters—share this blog right now to expand our critical network of knowledge seekers! Climate protest jail term deemed ‘disproportionate’ The sentencing […]

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Science News Round Up, April 11, 2025

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Biology

Is Nature Getting More Boring?

ou know that sinking feeling when you see a new strip mall where a forest used to be? Or when every fast food joint looks the same, no matter the city? It’s easy to assume that human activity is turning the planet into one giant, boring copy-paste of concrete and pigeons. Scientists have worried about […]

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