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Artificial turf contains 400 chemicals tied to cancer and hormone disruption. But is it unsafe?Analysis A recent, 10-year study from California identified many known or suspected carcinogens in artificial turf. Does it pose a danger?
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Scientists were excited about a blood test for many cancers — but it failed a big trial. Here's what to know.ANALYSIS Emerging tests promise to screen for many cancers at once, but one just failed in a big trial. Will these diagnostics deliver on their promise someday?
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Microsoft's latest quantum chip is 1,000 times more reliable than its predecessor — but why is it so controversial?The Majorana 2 quantum processor is built from topological qubits, and its creators claim it can sustain quantum coherence for an average of 20 seconds — orders of magnitude longer than the milliseconds that conventional chips last.
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'It's being promoted like there's absolutely no risk': Why some experts say melatonin should be considered a drug rather than a supplementResearchers want stricter testing, better labels and accurate dosages for a wildly popular sleep aid that comes with some risks.
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Ebola outbreak in Central Africa will be a nightmare to contain, experts warnAnalysis Experts say the Ebola outbreak raging in Central Africa could be challenging to contain due to ongoing conflict in the region and a lack of vaccines and international aid.
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Scientists claimed the world's oldest rock art is 67,800 years old. But is the science behind that estimate flawed?Analysis A technique that has rewritten the timeline of prehistoric art may be overestimating the ages of cave paintings, some scientists say.
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Can AI really simulate human thinking? Research casts doubt on an influential study, suggesting an advanced model was just really good at memorizing patterns.Analysis A study published in July 2025 claimed the Centaur AI model could simulate and predict human behavior with astonishing accuracy. A counter study raises doubts.
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More young people are getting colorectal cancer — here's what scientists think might be happeningAnalysis People 65 and older are seeing their rates of colorectal cancer drop, but younger people are being felled by a rising number of cases.
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AI self-replication hacks 'no longer purely theoretical,' study finds — but experts say it's too soon to panicAnalysis Researchers say AI models can now replicate themselves across vulnerable systems, but experts warn the real threat is not rogue machine intelligence but cybercriminals weaponizing AI agents.
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