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Astronomers Warn Proposed Space Mirror Constellation Would Outshine the Full Moon

A new study is raising alarms about the potential night-sky impact of a proposed space mirror constellation. According to research, mirrors being planned by U.S. startup Reflect Orbital could appear up to 40 times brighter than the full moon, a level that astronomers say would be more disruptive than

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Meta Reaches Landmark Settlement Worth Up to $17 Billion Over Social Media Harm Claims

Meta has agreed to a landmark settlement valued at up to $17 billion to resolve claims that its platforms caused significant social media addiction and mental health harms, particularly among young users. The agreement, reached with a coalition of states, represents one of the largest corporate legal settlements in U.

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Meta Agrees to $18B Settlement Over Child Safety Claims: What You Need to Know

Meta has agreed to a settlement of up to $18 billion to resolve a lawsuit brought by 29 attorneys general, marking one of the largest corporate legal settlements related to child safety in the tech industry. The states alleged that Meta deliberately designed its platforms—Facebook and Instagram—to be

Researchers Identify Immune Protein as Key Driver of Age-Related Inflammation, Pointing Toward Potential Anti-Aging Treatments

A research team has identified a specific immune protein that appears to play a central role in driving chronic inflammation as the body ages. The protein, known as C3, was found to decrease in response to moderate calorie restriction, a well-known dietary intervention associated with extended lifespan and improved health

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

Manhattan-Sized Ice Island Calves from Greenland's Petermann Glacier

A Manhattan-sized ice island has calved from Greenland's Petermann Glacier, marking a significant event in the ongoing transformation of the Arctic's ice cover. The iceberg separated from the glacier's floating ice tongue after years of fractures gradually weakened the ice structure. Scientists have been

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