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Impact, prevalence, and emerging research on microplastics

16 clusters · 55 sources · last updated

Latest: Microplastics linked to higher lung cancer rates in new study

Research continues to highlight the widespread presence and potential biological impacts of microplastics. Laboratory studies at Texas A&M University involving mice demonstrated that exposure to polyethylene can trigger

[ACTIVE] [TECHNOLOGY] [US]

Tyrannosaurus rex thermoregulation research

2 clusters · 29 sources · last updated

Latest: T. rex body temperature estimated at 36 degrees Celsius

Researchers have determined that the Tyrannosaurus rex was a warm-blooded predator with an estimated internal body temperature of approximately 36 degrees Celsius (97 degrees Fahrenheit). This finding, published in the j

[ACTIVE] [TECHNOLOGY] [US]

AI integration in California higher education

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: University of Southern California examines AI's impact on democracy

California universities are increasingly integrating artificial intelligence into their academic frameworks and institutional operations. Major institutions such as the University of Southern California (USC) and UCLA ha

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LUX-ZEPLIN dark matter signal detection

3 clusters · 47 sources · last updated

Latest: LUX-ZEPLIN experiment detects potential dark matter signal

Physicists conducting the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment at the Sanford Underground Research Facility in South Dakota have recorded a single, unexplained particle interaction that may indicate the presence of dark matter. Th

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Health factors linked to premature mortality in seniors

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Health factors linked to premature death and accelerated aging in seniors

Research has identified a significant link between abdominal obesity and vitamin D deficiency regarding mortality risks in older populations. Studies involving individuals aged 50 and older indicate that while vitamin D

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Social isolation and loneliness trends in Europe

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: European study links smoking to increased social isolation

Social analyses and research in Europe have highlighted growing trends of loneliness and social isolation across different demographics. Initial data focused on young adults and students, with reports indicating that ov

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Advancements in cancer diagnostic testing

6 clusters · 30 sources · last updated

Latest: Biotechnology advances enable non-invasive gene tracking and early cancer detection

Medical research continues to advance cancer diagnostics through improved testing for colorectal, lung, and breast cancers. A study from Örebro University involving 3,258 Swedish patients found that fecal immunochemical

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Death of historian Iván Berend

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Latest: Hungarian historian Iván Berend and director Tamás Fejér honored

Renowned Hungarian historian Iván Berend has died in Los Angeles at the age of 95 or 96. A survivor of the Dachau concentration camp, Berend was a distinguished scholar of European economic and social history. His caree

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US restrictions on international student work authorizations

4 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: U.S. administration warns universities over international student internship rules

The U.S. administration has increased scrutiny of Curricular Practical Training (CPT), a work authorization for F-1 international students. Following a federal memorandum, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)

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UCLA academic program expansions

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Latest: UCLA launches first digital humanities bachelor’s degree in the U.S

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is expanding its academic offerings through the introduction of new specialized degree programs. In August 2026, the School of the Arts and Architecture announced three n

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ICE enforcement escalation in NY, NJ, and VT

4 clusters · 25 sources · last updated

Latest: ICE arrests reach record high in July during second Trump term

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has intensified operations across the Northeast, specifically in New York, New Jersey, and Vermont. In New York, enforcement activities in areas such as Yonkers and the Bron

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UCLA marmot research fundraising

5 clusters · 22 sources · last updated

Latest: Colorado marmots participate in Fat Marmot Week

In August 2026, the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory in Colorado, in collaboration with UCLA ecologists, launched “Fat Marmot Week.” This bracket-style competition, scheduled from August 24 to August 29, allows the p

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