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Zanskar Advances AI-Driven Geothermal Energy Across Western US
Zanskar has raised $115 million to enhance AI-driven geothermal projects. The Lightning Dock plant aims to reach full capacity by 2024, reports say.
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Papua New Guinea Faces Ongoing Challenges in Childhood Vaccination
In 2023, less than 50% of children in Papua New Guinea received essential vaccinations. Access issues persist, according to recent research findings.
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Siemens Healthineers Expands Brain Biomarker Portfolio With New Assays
Siemens Healthineers launched two automated blood assays for brain biomarkers pTau217 and BDTau on March 19, 2026, for research use.
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FEMA Ordered to Reinstate BRIC Disaster Mitigation Funding
A federal court ruled the termination of the BRIC program unlawful. FEMA must restore funding, according to reports from December 2025.
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Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) Breaks Into Multiple Fragments After Solar Approach
In November 2025, at least five fragments of Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) were detected by the Hubble Space Telescope, according to reports.
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Screen Time in Early Childhood Linked to Sleep and Behavior Issues
A study found 49% of U.S. children exceed recommended screen time limits. This correlates with reported sleep and behavior issues, according to data.
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Sleep Duration Linked to Diabetes Risk in Multiple Long-Term Studies
A study describes the association between sleep duration and diabetes risk, according to published data. Optimal sleep is around seven hours nightly.
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Sleep Studies Reveal How Bed Partners Affect Nighttime Rest
Co-sleeping partners wake each other six times a night, with 20% of awakenings occurring simultaneously, according to recent sleep studies.
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New Studies Suggest Slower Expansion Rate in Local Universe
A report indicates that the local universe's expansion rate is now estimated to be slower than earlier predictions, according to published data.
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Hydrogen Sulfide Detected in Exoplanet Atmosphere by Webb Telescope
The telescope identified hydrogen sulfide in the atmosphere of a hot Jupiter, HD 189733 b, located 64 light-years away, according to research.