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What gene makes orange cats orange? Scientists figured it out
Science News McKenzie Prillaman 5/15/25 Science News McKenzie Prillaman 5/15/25

What gene makes orange cats orange? Scientists figured it out

Calico and tortoiseshell cats also carry an X-chromosome mutation

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HHS says new vaccines should be tested against placebos. They already are
Science News McKenzie Prillaman 5/14/25 Science News McKenzie Prillaman 5/14/25

HHS says new vaccines should be tested against placebos. They already are

Redundant testing could reduce protection from infectious diseases

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Lining medical stents with hairlike fuzz could fend off infections
Science News McKenzie Prillaman 5/6/25 Science News McKenzie Prillaman 5/6/25

Lining medical stents with hairlike fuzz could fend off infections

Sea star–inspired cilia washed away infection-promoting bacterial buildup in a prototype

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Ancient poems document the decline of the Yangtze finless porpoise
Science News McKenzie Prillaman 5/5/25 Science News McKenzie Prillaman 5/5/25

Ancient poems document the decline of the Yangtze finless porpoise

The animal’s range has declined by about 65 percent over the past 1,400 years

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How will the LA fires affect the ocean? These researchers are racing to find out
Science News McKenzie Prillaman 4/28/25 Science News McKenzie Prillaman 4/28/25

How will the LA fires affect the ocean? These researchers are racing to find out

Scientists aboard a research ship collected ash and debris to assess wildfire pollutants

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This caterpillar wears the body parts of insect prey
Science News McKenzie Prillaman 4/24/25 Science News McKenzie Prillaman 4/24/25

This caterpillar wears the body parts of insect prey

The “bone collector” caterpillar’s outfit acts as camouflage

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Clinical trials face uncertain futures amid Trump cuts
Science News McKenzie Prillaman 4/17/25 Science News McKenzie Prillaman 4/17/25

Clinical trials face uncertain futures amid Trump cuts

Research on COVID-19 and sexual and maternal health are among the trials taking a hit

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Fermenting miso in orbit reveals how space can affect a food’s taste
Science News McKenzie Prillaman 4/2/25 Science News McKenzie Prillaman 4/2/25

Fermenting miso in orbit reveals how space can affect a food’s taste

On the ISS, the Japanese condiment developed nuttier notes than earthbound versions

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Watch live plant cells build their cell walls
Science News McKenzie Prillaman 4/1/25 Science News McKenzie Prillaman 4/1/25

Watch live plant cells build their cell walls

The assembly process has remained mysterious for more than 300 years

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Gray seals may sense their own blood oxygen levels
Science News McKenzie Prillaman 3/20/25 Science News McKenzie Prillaman 3/20/25

Gray seals may sense their own blood oxygen levels

The ability helps them time their underwater dives

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Two astronauts stuck in space for 9 months have returned to Earth
Science News McKenzie Prillaman 3/18/25 Science News McKenzie Prillaman 3/18/25

Two astronauts stuck in space for 9 months have returned to Earth

A planned eight-day mission turned into months aboard the International Space Station

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Measles is spreading. Here’s what experts say you should know
Science News McKenzie Prillaman 3/14/25 Science News McKenzie Prillaman 3/14/25

Measles is spreading. Here’s what experts say you should know

Two people have died, becoming the first measles-related deaths in the United States in a decade

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Narwhals may use their iconic tusks to play
Science News McKenzie Prillaman 3/14/25 Science News McKenzie Prillaman 3/14/25

Narwhals may use their iconic tusks to play

The Arctic whales poked and prodded a fish that isn't usually a part of their diet

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Parenthood may help the brain stay young
Science News McKenzie Prillaman 3/12/25 Science News McKenzie Prillaman 3/12/25

Parenthood may help the brain stay young

Male and female parents experience a boost in brain region coordination, a new study reports

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5 years after COVID-19 became a pandemic, are we ready for what’s next?
Science News McKenzie Prillaman 3/10/25 Science News McKenzie Prillaman 3/10/25

5 years after COVID-19 became a pandemic, are we ready for what’s next?

Researchers reflect on lessons learned and shifts in managing the disease

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These scientists have a plan to demystify the vaginal microbiome
Science News McKenzie Prillaman 3/4/25 Science News McKenzie Prillaman 3/4/25

These scientists have a plan to demystify the vaginal microbiome

Citizen scientists can help establish what’s a healthy baseline

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Fired federal workers share the crucial jobs no longer being done
Science News McKenzie Prillaman 2/21/25 Science News McKenzie Prillaman 2/21/25

Fired federal workers share the crucial jobs no longer being done

Six people describe what they were doing to benefit public health, safety and the environment

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NIH research grant cuts could deal a biting blow to crucial support staff
Science News McKenzie Prillaman 2/14/25 Science News McKenzie Prillaman 2/14/25

NIH research grant cuts could deal a biting blow to crucial support staff

We talked to three people whose behind-the-scenes work may be impacted by proposed cuts

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