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America's $38 trillion national debt will exacerbate generational imbalance, says think tank - Fortune
Jordan Haring, director of fiscal policy at the American Action Forum, warned investments will increasingly weigh towards older people.
This “Mushroom” Isn’t a Fungus at All – It’s One of the Strangest Plants on Earth - SciTechDaily
A plant that looks like a fungus, lives like a parasite, and clones itself in the dark—Balanophora may be one of evolution’s strangest experiments. At the foot of moss-covered trees in the mountains of Taiwan and mainland Japan, as well as within the subtropi…
New psychology research flips the script on happiness and self-control - PsyPost
We are often told that discipline is the key to a happy life, but a new longitudinal study challenges this wisdom, suggesting the relationship between self-control and well-being is not what we thought.
Alien Comet 3I/ATLAS Is Just About to Make Its Closest Approach to Earth - ScienceAlert
On 19 December 2025, interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will at long last make its closest approach to Earth.
James Webb Space Telescope could illuminate dark matter in a way scientists didn't realize - Space
Smooth filaments stretching for many light-years, seen by the powerful space telescope, could indicate what the right "recipe" is for dark matter.
What a scientist who studies protein and healthy aging eats in a day - The Washington Post
Stuart Phillips has published more than 400 studies and scientific review papers. His approach to protein? Don’t overdo it.
South Carolina measles response puts personal choice over orders - Axios
The advice follows a familiar script: You should vaccinate your kids, but it's your choice.
Scientists find the missing links between genes and disease - ScienceDaily
A new genetic mapping strategy reveals how entire networks of genes work together to cause disease, filling in the missing links left by traditional genetic studies. The technique could transform how scientists identify drug targets for complex conditions.
2nd doctor to be sentenced in connection with Matthew Perry's ketamine death - ABC News
Flu-related 911 calls and emergency room visits surge in Hawaii - Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The Hawaii Department of Health is seeing a surge in influenza cases, along with flu-related 911 calls and emergency department visits statewide.
Ohio farmers see one-year, 74% loss in Chinese sales due largely to Trump tariffs, report shows - Ohio Capital Journal
President Donald Trump's trade war is largely responsible for Ohio farmers' loss of 74% of their sales to China, a new report says.
Gum disease may be linked to plaque buildup in arteries, higher risk of major CVD events - www.heart.org
DALLAS, Dec. 16, 2025 — There is increasing evidence that gum disease is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attack, stroke, atrial fibrillation, heart failure and cardiometabolic health conditions. Effective...
Exclusive: Whole Foods to launch new AI food recycle technology. Here's what it does - Axios
"Waste is one of the largest sectors of the economy that most folks in our industry overlook," Mill's Matt Rogers says.
Lizzo celebrates legal victory as fat-shaming claims dismissed - BBC
The star says the allegations "haunted" her, but she still faces allegations of sexual harassment.
As 2025 ends, the Standard Model still hasn’t cracked - Big Think
Our Standard Model of the Universe, for both particle physics and cosmology, remains intact for now. When will its foundations crack?
Why does Bermuda appear to float? Scientists' discovery may be the answer - ABC News
Uranus And Neptune May Not Be 'Ice Giants' After All, Study Suggests - ScienceAlert
Although they are technically gas giants, Uranus and Neptune are referred to as "ice giants" due to their composition.
Earth Estimated to Lose 3,000 Glaciers a Year at 'Peak Extinction' - ScienceAlert
Thousands of glaciers will vanish each year in the coming decades, leaving only a fraction standing by the end of the century unless global warming is curbed, a study showed on Monday.
Dave Ward's life and legacy as a newsman at ABC13 - ABC13 Houston
Dave Ward is best known for his legendary television career spanning 50 years, woven into the fabric of Houston.
Early iOS 26 Software Leak Uncovers Dozens of Upcoming Apple Features - MacRumors
Software from an iPhone prototype running an early build of iOS 26 leaked last week, giving us a glimpse at future Apple devices and iOS features. We...