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Long Island Sound shows signs of a comeback as water quality continues to improve

A new report from Save the Sound finds that water quality in Long Island Sound improved or stayed stable across all five open-water regions, with the Western Narrows receiving its first passing grade since 2008. Wastewater and infrastructure investments in Connecticut and New York are credited, though the group warns climate change and stormwater runoff could threaten progress.

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Heartwarming moment mute man is able to speak through incredible experimental chip in his brain... as his emotional three words to his wife are revealed

A man with ALS regained the ability to communicate after receiving an experimental Neuralink brain implant that decoded his intended speech, allowing him to tell his wife 'I love you.' The article describes the emotional moment and the couple's hope that the technology lets him 'be part of the conversation again.'

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Tropical Storm Nolo tracker: Map and projected storm path

Tropical Storm Nolo is forecast to pass over Hawaii's largest island, strengthening into a Category 3 hurricane with 15 to 20 inches of rain and risks of flooding, mudslides and strong winds. The article provides tracker maps, explains how hurricanes form and describes the hazards of storm surge and inland flooding.

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Can toothpaste with 'good' bacteria prevent fillings?

A health consumer article examines whether oral probiotic products and specialty toothpastes can support the oral microbiome and help prevent dental problems. It reviews several products with a dentist's expert verdict and ratings, while noting limits in the evidence base.

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Could eating wheatgerm supercharge your flu jab?

A small German study found that daily spermidine supplements improved markers of vaccine response in adults over 65, possibly by slowing immune aging. The article explains dietary sources such as wheatgerm and aged cheese, while a researcher says it is unclear whether normal diets provide enough spermidine to have the same effect.

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Why it really DOES matter what time of day you take your blood pressure pills. It might just save your life

The article discusses emerging research on how the time of day for taking medications, including blood pressure pills and cancer treatments, may affect efficacy and side effects by aligning with circadian rhythms. It cites studies and expert commentary suggesting timed immunotherapy and chemotherapy can improve outcomes.

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Autumn equinox 2026: When is it and what happens?

The autumn equinox occurs at 01:06 BST on 23 September 2026, when day and night are roughly equal worldwide. The article explains the astronomy, the difference between equinox and equilux, changing UK daylight, and expected weather.

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Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe

Scientists identified genetic changes that made the Kent meningitis B outbreak unusually severe, involving a new strain spread through close social mixing at a nightclub. The outbreak infected more than 20 young people, hospitalised all, and killed two. Experts say the meningitis vaccine protects against the variant and could be offered more widely.

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