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190-Year-Old Museum DNA Unlocks Hidden Himalayan Pangolin Species

A team of scientists has confirmed what may be a new-to-science pangolin species hiding in the Himalayas, using genetic material from a museum specimen collected nearly two centuries ago. The study analyzed DNA from pangolin samples held in natural history collections, including one specimen dating back approximately 190 years. By

Early Sugar Exposure May Shape Health Decades Later, Study Finds

Britain's postwar sugar rationing, which ended in 1953, offered researchers a rare opportunity to study how early-life nutrition affects long-term health. By comparing individuals who experienced more versus less rationing during their first 1,000 days of life—from conception through age two—scientists could examine the lasting

Scientists Discover Missing Light Wavelength May Help Prevent Childhood Myopia

The Hidden Light Protecting Young Eyes A critical wavelength of light missing from most indoor lighting may play a key role in protecting developing eyes from myopia, according to new research published in Scientific Reports. The Problem with Indoor Lighting Modern LED lighting—which dominates homes, schools, and offices—emits

How Early-Life Stress May Leave Molecular 'Scars' in the Brain

A new study in mice suggests that stress experienced early in life can leave a lasting molecular imprint on the brain. Researchers found that early-life trauma appears to physically change how DNA is packaged in brain cells—a modification that can keep stress-related genes in a ready-to-activate state for years

New Radiation Shielding Vest Targets Cancer Risk for Deep Space Astronauts

Deep space missions present significant radiation challenges for astronauts, as they venture beyond Earth's protective magnetosphere and are exposed to higher levels of cosmic radiation. Researchers have been working on protective solutions, and a new radiation shielding vest represents a promising approach to mitigating these health risks. The

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Trump Administration Implements Major Changes to H-1B Visa Program and Asylum Policies

The Department of Homeland Security announced this week that it would implement a fee exceeding $103,000 on H-1B visas, while the State Department revealed plans to revoke the visas of approximately 200,000 asylum seekers. According to reporting, the proposed revocation of asylum seeker visas would represent the largest

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US Reports First Measles Deaths in 2026 Amid Vaccination Decline

The United States has confirmed its first two measles deaths of 2026, marking a somber milestone in an ongoing outbreak that public health officials have linked to declining childhood vaccination coverage. Measles, a highly contagious viral disease that was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000, has seen a