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U.K.’s deadly meningitis outbreak shows importance of vaccination
Health officials in the U.K. are rushing to contain a deadly outbreak of a form of bacterial meningitis called by meningococcal meningitis launching a massive antibiotic and vaccination campaign for the thousands of people affected, many of whom are students. The contagious infection was first detected among young people at the University of Kent in England. The disease has since…
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This overlooked organ may be more vital for longevity than scientists realized
March 18, 2026 3 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm This overlooked organ may be more vital for longevity than scientists realized The role of the thymus in our long-term immunity and health is poorly understood. Two new studies suggest we need to pay attention By Jackie Flynn Mogensen edited by Claire Cameron An illustration of the thymus As…
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Scientists revive activity in frozen mouse brains for the first time
March 15, 2026 4 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm Scientists revive activity in frozen mouse brains for the first time ‘Cryosleep’ remains the preserve of science fiction, but researchers are getting closer to restoring brain function after deep freezing By Tosin Thompson & Nature magazine A ‘cryosleep pod’ in the 1979 science-fiction film Alien. 20TH CENTURY FOX via…
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Dolphins have been stranding in droves on the shores of Patagonia. Scientists think they’ve found the culprit
March 12, 2026 2 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm Dolphins have been stranding in droves on the shores of Patagonia. Scientists think they’ve found the culprit Dolphins washing up on the shores of Patagonia may have been fleeing orcas in the area By Jackie Flynn Mogensen edited by Claire Cameron George Karbus Photography/Getty Images A dolphin murder mystery…
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Stunning video shows huge fireball blazing over Europe
March 9, 2026 2 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm Stunning video shows huge fireball blazing over Europe A large, bright meteor fell over Europe on Sunday, with some observers saying they could hear the rock’s explosive descent from the ground By Claire Cameron edited by Jeanna Bryner A massive fireball streaked through the evening sky over Europe on…
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People who know more about AI art find it less ethical
March 6, 2026 4 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm People who know more about AI art find it less ethical When people understand the system and process behind AI art, its moral implications become harder to accept By Ionela Bara edited by Daisy Yuhas Malte Mueller/Getty Images A year ago, at Christie’s auction house in New York City,…
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See the blood moon total lunar eclipse
March 3, 2026 1 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm Stunning photos reveal the ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse Don’t worry if you missed Tuesday’s total lunar eclipse. These images show the celestial marvel from around the world By Jackie Flynn Mogensen edited by Claire Cameron The “blood moon” lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, in Los Angeles. Frederic…
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‘Super agers’ with great memory have more young brain cells
Adults whose brains still have strong neuron production seem to have better memory and cognitive function than do those in whom the ability wanes, finds a study published today in Nature. The authors examined brain samples from deceased donors ranging from young adults to ‘super agers’ — people older than 80 with exceptional memory. They found that young and old…
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Heart disease in young women projected to rise sharply by 2050
February 25, 2026 4 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm Heart disease in young women projected to rise sharply by 2050 A new projection study estimates that nearly a third of women aged 22 to 44 will have been diagnosed with a cardiovascular disease by 2050 By Lauren J. Young edited by Claire Cameron KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images…
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Science journalism on the ropes worldwide as U.S. aid cuts bite
In June 2025, a year-long investigation exposed an illegal trade smuggling timber from protected areas in the Congolese rainforest into neighbouring Burundi. Award-winning Burundian journalist Arthur Bizimana and his collaborator Martin Leku, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, risked their safety by travelling deep into the rainforest — the world’s second-largest — to gather material for their exclusive story…
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