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Health & Safety

A new study reveals the genetic change that made horses so athletic

4:53pm March 27, 2025

by Jonathan Lambert

A genetic change that boosts a cell's aerobic capacity while also protecting it from excess stress could explain how horses became such powerful athletes, according to a new study in Science.

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President Trump Swears In Robert F Kennedy Jr. As HHS Secretary

Trump team revokes $11 billion in funding for addiction, mental health care

2:22pm March 27, 2025

The Trump administration says it hopes to save $11.4 billion by freezing and revoking COVID-era grants. Addiction experts say clawing back the federal funding is risky and could put patients at risk.

President Trump Swears-In Robert F. Kennedy Jr. As Health And Human Services Secretary

The Trump administration restructures federal health agencies, cuts 20,000 jobs

10:50am March 27, 2025

The reduction in force comes along with a reorganization of the Department of Health and Human Services, consolidating 28 divisions to 15.

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2021 North Atlantic Stepping Stones: New England and Corner Rise

The world has no rulebook for deep-sea mining. One company is pushing forward anyway

9:07am March 27, 2025

Countries have debated for decades whether to allow mining on the ocean floor, a potential trove of critical minerals. Now, a Canadian startup says it will move ahead, whether or not rules are in place.

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March Madness and babies: Are the sounds of the game too big for little ears?

5:00am March 27, 2025

What's the right age to take kids to a loud sporting event? A Johns Hopkins noise expert on protecting babies' ears and when game day noise might be too much for them.

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Long wait times for appointments at your doctor? You can now become a 'member'

4:28am March 27, 2025

by Karen Brown

There's a critical shortage of primary care doctors across the country, and long wait times for appointments. In response, there are 12,000 "concierge" medical practices now operating in the U.S. that charge patients membership fees. But is this trend worsening the ongoing shortage of primary care doctors for everyone else?

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U.S. Car Companies Shift Focus From Electric Vehicles To Hybrids

EV buyers who missed out on their tax credits now have a fix from the IRS

4:55pm March 26, 2025

Some car owners couldn't claim the EV tax credit for vehicles purchased in 2024 because dealers skipped a key sales reporting step. The IRS is now offering a fix.

What's soil blocking? This seeding method helps gardeners use less plastic and peat

11:54am March 26, 2025

Soil blocking is an environmentally friendly method to prep seedlings. The technique has captured the attention of serious gardeners who'd like to make their growing more sustainable.

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Trump cuts threaten a measurement lab critical for advanced chips and medical devices

11:44am March 26, 2025

The Atomic Spectroscopy Group provides standardized measurements used across wide swaths of science and industry. The Trump administration plans to cut it.

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COVID-19 gave rise to vaccine skepticism. That may affect our preparedness for the next pandemic

8:57am March 26, 2025

by Jude Joffe-Block

Public health officials are concerned about increasing polarization among Americans over vaccines.

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