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In 1973, Montana released a gall fly to control spotted knapweed; decades later, the biocontrol program was linked to over 3 times more hantavirus-positive deer mice

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In 1973, Montana released a gall fly to control spotted knapweed; decades later, the biocontrol program was linked to over 3 times more hantavirus-positive deer mice

A biological control project started half a century ago to destroy a stubborn invasive weed accidentally set off an ecological chain reaction that increased human exposure to a deadly virus. In 1973, wildlife officials and agricultural scientists in Montana released two species of European gall flies, Urophora affinis and Urophora quadrifasciata, to control the spread … Read more

Meet Rachel Chen, the 18-year-old Los Angeles student who expanded a 1997 quantum-math idea to describe entire particle systems with simple diagrams; she won $100,000

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Meet Rachel Chen, the 18-year-old Los Angeles student who expanded a 1997 quantum-math idea to describe entire particle systems with simple diagrams; she won $100,000

Rachel Chen, 18, won $100,000 for her innovative quantum mathematics research. (Photo: Society for Science) At just 18, Rachel Chen has taken a decades-old mathematical idea and expanded it into a visual framework for understanding complex quantum systems, earning her a $100,000 award in the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search.Chen, a student at Marlborough School … Read more

US Democrat urges House Speaker to sue Trump admin over triumphal arch, says Congress never approved funds

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US Democrat urges House Speaker to sue Trump admin over triumphal arch, says Congress never approved funds

Rep. Chellie Pingree urges Speaker Johnson to sue Trump administration over Washington arch/Image: X A senior House Democrat has urged Speaker Mike Johnson to sue the Trump administration over plans to begin work on a proposed triumphal arch in Washington, arguing that Congress has not approved funding or authorised the project.Representative Chellie Pingree, the top … Read more

Princeton put AI in charge of a fusion-plasma control loop running every 20 milliseconds; in one test it predicted a damaging instability 200 ms early and stopped it before it began

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Princeton put AI in charge of a fusion-plasma control loop running every 20 milliseconds; in one test it predicted a damaging instability 200 ms early and stopped it before it began

Nuclear fusion illustration Photo: Canva Inside a steel vault at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, a superheated whirl of charged particles spins in near vacuum, held in place by invisible magnetic fields. This is a fusion plasma, the same kind of matter that powers the Sun, and it is notoriously difficult to control.In a recent … Read more

After losing about 140.5 billion tons of ice a year for two decades, Antarctica temporarily reversed course, gaining a record 695 billion tons in 2021-23 as tropical warmth drove heavy snowfall

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After losing about 140.5 billion tons of ice a year for two decades, Antarctica temporarily reversed course, gaining a record 695 billion tons in 2021-23 as tropical warmth drove heavy snowfall

Representative Image (AI-generated) Antarctica has been losing mass for years as glaciers shed ice into the ocean, contributing to rising sea levels. But between 2021 and 2023, the continent experienced an unusual and temporary reversal. Instead of continuing to lose mass at its recent rate, Antarctica gained about 695 billion tonnes over 22 months, marking … Read more

Just 1% of asylum seekers in UK genuine, insider says, as UN blasts Britain for allowing bogus claims

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Just 1% of asylum seekers in UK genuine, insider says, as UN blasts Britain for allowing bogus claims

Just 1% of asylum seekers in UK genuine, insider says TOI correspondent from London: “At best 1% of asylum seekers in the UK are genuine,” a home office whistleblower has said, adding that most claims are scripted and bogus but still get granted.The United Nations refugee agency has criticised the home office, too, over risks … Read more

Hiking canyons can be dangerous when storms hit – what you need to know to stay safe

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Hiking canyons can be dangerous when storms hit – what you need to know to stay safe

Tennessee , Hiking a picturesque valley or climbing a craggy gorge are some of the most exhilarating experiences in nature. As a geologist, I have hiked and climbed some of the most intense terrains in the world, including in the Andes, Middle Eastern deserts, the Balkans and the Appalachians. Hiking canyons can be dangerous when … Read more

New York CEO explains why he avoided buying ‘fancy car, watch’ while building $45 million business

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In a recent LinkedIn post detailing his early financial trajectory, a business leader stated he earned $40,000 annually while building a multi-million-dollar enterprise. Gary Vaynerchuk reflected on his 12-year tenure at his parents’ company, claiming that achieving major career ambitions requires a slow, disciplined approach rather than quick material status. New York-based CEO Gary Vaynerchuk. … Read more

Who are Mario and Lili Lamar, Sofia and Christian Sosa? Florida family missing as plane returning from Bahamas vanishes

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Mario and Lili Lamar were returning from the Bahamas to Floridaalong with grandchildren Sofia and Christian Sosa, when their private plane disappeared on Monday, September 7. A couple and their grandchildren were flying back from Bahamas to Florida, when their plane vanished. Image for representational purposes. (Unsplash) The six-seater PA-34 Piper aircraft was headed to … Read more

Sarah Myers and Amy Steadman: Mom and grandma poisoned 4 NY kids with allergy meds, kratom in horrific murder-suicide

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Mom and grandma poisoned 4 NY kids with allergy meds, kratom in brutal murder-suicide (Facebook/sarah.myersharmon)

Shocking new details have emerged in the case of four upstate New York children who were poisoned and killed by their mother and grandmother. A new report revealed that the kids had an allergy medication that induces drowsiness and kratom in their systems, the New York Post reported. Mom and grandma poisoned 4 NY kids … Read more