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Nature might have a universal rhythm

April 14, 2026

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New drug doubles one-year survival in pancreatic cancer trial

April 14, 2026

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AI outperforms doctors at summarizing complex cancer pathology reports

April 9, 2026

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Reported 2025 drug overdose ‘spike’ was an illusion, new study finds

April 8, 2026

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Pollinator-friendly gardens don’t have to sacrifice style

April 8, 2026

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Little-used cholesterol test could prevent more heart attacks, strokes

April 8, 2026

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Disinfectants influence microbes across hospital rooms

April 2, 2026

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Gut bacteria influence social behavior through smell

March 30, 2026

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Federal judges report broad adoption of AI tools

March 30, 2026

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