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Reports say the White House is drafting an executive order to move NIH grant approvals to an external board, giving political appointees more power to veto awards seen as misaligned with Trump's agenda. NIH and HHS officials respond that no funds would be rescinded and stress rigorous biomedical research.
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Two key senators, Republican Susan Collins and Democrat Patty Murray, reject a Trump administration proposal that would give the White House control over NIH grant funding. Murray warns a political appointee could block cancer research for no scientific reason, while Collins calls politicizing grantmaking contrary to congressional intent.
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A new study finds that indris lemurs open their mouths wider on higher notes, using formant tuning similar to trained opera singers. Researchers analyzed video recordings of wild lemurs and suggest the technique helps their songs carry across territories in Madagascar.
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Voting for Fat Bear Week 2026 begins Tuesday, with the public choosing which Katmai National Park brown bears have best prepared for hibernation. The annual National Park Service tournament started in 2014 and drew about 1.5 million votes last year. A winner will be named Sept. 29.
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A pod of about 40 pilot whales was spotted in distress off the Northumberland coast, and two died after rescue attempts were hampered by tides and limited access. Rescue teams and RSPB staff are continuing to monitor the coast and aid surviving whales. The article also outlines common explanations for mass strandings.
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A 3-year-old boy with chemo-resistant hepatoblastoma that had spread to his lungs and possibly bones was declared cancer-free after two doses of an experimental GPC3-CAR T-cell therapy. The case report, published in a major medical journal, suggests the therapy may be safe and effective for some solid tumors, though more research is needed.
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Scientists published a thought experiment describing the sequence and global consequences of a hypothetical Yellowstone supervolcano super-eruption, including possible mass casualties and societal disruption. The article notes such an eruption is not imminent and remains highly uncertain.
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A homeowner in Kent describes how a kitchen renovation led to the discovery of roughly 1,000-year-old Anglo-Saxon human remains, a police investigation, and eventual re-interment. The article also notes a similar backyard discovery of historic coins.
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A sports science feature explains how Nike engineered Keely Hodgkinson's black catsuit for aerodynamic advantage in her 800-metre victory. It describes the suit's materials, seams, vortex generators, and testing without political or ideological framing.
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A couple's kitchen renovation in Kent, England, was interrupted when a builder unearthed ancient human bones, briefly turning the home into a crime investigation. The remains were later re-interred in a church ceremony, and the homeowner spoke about the unusual ordeal.
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The article presents an expert thought experiment on a hypothetical Yellowstone supervolcano eruption, laying out a minute-by-minute timeline of warning signs, evacuations, and aftermath. It describes the science and potential chaos without taking a political or ideological side.
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A health feature compiles cancer-prevention habits from UK oncologists, covering diet, exercise, supplements, blood sugar monitoring, and screening. It offers practical lifestyle advice without political or ideological framing.