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The discovery of aeonophiles expands our definition of life - Aeon
The discovery of organisms that have been alive for many thousands of years requires a revolution in how we understand life
Scientists Identify 6 Key Depression Symptoms That Predict Dementia Risk - ScienceAlert
Symptoms of depression in middle age could point towards the likelihood of dementia later in life, a new study shows, which could perhaps enable precautions and treatments to be put in place earlier.
What are the four vaccines Florida plans to no longer require? - Tampa Bay Times
The four vaccines are the first step in the surgeon general’s plan to end all Florida vaccine requirements.
Iconic rock band officially breaks up after chaotic final concert - Syracuse.com
"We are proud of the music we created together," a statement said.
New viral ‘switch’ may help combat antibiotic resistance - The Jerusalem Post
Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have revealed that bacteriophages use a small RNA molecule to hijack bacterial cells, a mechanism that had never been described before.
Science in 2026: the events to watch for in the coming year - Nature
The rise of AI scientists, missions to explore the moons of Earth and Mars and a massive ocean-floor drill are among the developments set to shape research in 2026.
A gastrointestinal illness outbreak sickens kids at South Jersey elementary school - WHYY
Cases are more common in the winter as people spend more time indoors and in settings like schools, long-term care facilities and daycares.
What blood tests to detect Alzheimer’s biomarkers can and can’t tell you - The Washington Post
Researchers are exploring how new blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease could lead to earlier detection.
Mysterious, irradiated 'scar' in our galaxy points to 2 stars that almost hit the sun - Live Science
Astronomers traced a mysterious 'scar' of ionized gas around the solar system to two stars that had a close flyby with our sun millions of years ago.
The motorcyclist fighting a deadly disease in the African bush - BBC
As a child Andrew Ochieng survived the world's second deadliest parasite. Today he is working to stop this little-known killer from the back of a motorbike.
Where we went: NPR's U.S. travel guide for the curious - NPR
NPR's staff traveled a lot in 2025. From a Mardi Gras workshop to a festival celebrating the mythical Mothman, here are some places and events we thought you might want to check out, too.
Tracy Leigh Mitchell, 60 - Coeur d'Alene Press
Tracy Leigh Scott Mitchell, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Dec. 8, 2025.
The real threat in Trump’s madness - Robert Reich | Substack
I hate to say this, but it must be faced
Cannabis Compounds Show Promise Against One of the Deadliest Cancers - SciTechDaily
Laboratory studies have found that a combination of THC and CBD can kill ovarian cancer cells without harming healthy cells. Researchers are exploring whether future cancer treatments could be developed from compounds found in cannabis. In laboratory experime…
JWST Confirms: First Runaway Supermassive Black Hole Tearing Through Space - ScienceAlert
Every now and again, a stellar object is caught zooming across space like a white rabbit, extremely late for a very important date.
Instacart shares plunge 11% on report that FTC is probing company over AI pricing tool - CNBC
The FTC sent a civil investigative demand to Instacart, Reuters reported, citing unnamed people.
Saints' Neal, Vele ruled out Sunday vs. Jets - ESPN
New Orleans Saints coach Kellen Moore ruled out running back Devin Neal (hamstring) and wide receiver Devaughn Vele (shoulder) for Sunday's game against the New York Jets.
An open letter from President & CEO Kevin Warren regarding the Chicago Bears stadium project - Chicago Bears
Stardew Valley Creator Says 1.7 Update Will Contain 'More Character/Social Stuff' and a New Farm Type - IGN
As Stardew Valley fans continue to wait patiently for the previously announced 1.7 update, creator Eric Barone (ConcernedApe) has dropped a couple small, vague, yet exciting hints about what said mysterious update might entail: a new farm type, and "more char…
Whooping cough cases soar as vaccine rates drop among kids - NBC News
As of Dec. 6, the CDC logged 26,632 cases of whooping cough in 2025. The last time the U.S. saw so many cases was more than a decade ago in 2014.