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Faith In Action

Yesterday’s Environmentalists Were Christians. Tomorrow’s Will Be, Too.

An article by Jessica Moerman discusses the historical and biblical roots of Christian environmental stewardship.

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Science & Faith

Too Much RNA Can Starve Cells Of Energy, Scientists Discover

Researchers at Texas A&M University have found that an accumulation of excess RNA can damage mitochondria and disrupt cellular energy production.

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Technology & Humanity

The Download: Introducing The Impossible Issue

MIT Technology Review's latest newsletter explores ambitious technological endeavors ranging from lunar AI to synthetic blood.

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Technology & Humanity

The Challenges And Progress Of Decoding Interspecies Communication

Researchers are using artificial intelligence and advanced recording devices to attempt to decode animal vocalizations.

MIT Technology Review

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Technology & Humanity

Synchronized Bodily Responses Do Not Always Reflect Cooperation, Study Finds

Researchers have found that physiological synchrony between individuals does not always lead to increased cooperation or reciprocity.

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Faith In Action

Study Finds Bereavement Support Services Failing Ethnically Diverse Communities

A study involving 121 bereaved people found that racism, language barriers, and a lack of culturally appropriate support prevent many from accessing help.

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Science & Faith

Scientists Reverse 60 Years Of Aging In Human Cells

Researchers at the University of Bonn have successfully reprogrammed blood cells from an 80-year-old into neural stem cells with a molecular age of less than 20.

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Technology & Humanity

Scientists Discover Low-Energy Way To Recycle Acrylic Glass

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a method to break down acrylic glass into its original building blocks using a single inexpensive chemical.

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Technology & Humanity

Researchers Explore Medicines Designed To Mimic The Benefits Of Exercise

Scientists are investigating drugs that could replicate certain physiological advantages of physical activity for those with disabilities or chronic illnesses.

MIT Technology Review

Technology & Humanity

Researchers Develop Conversational AI For Self-driving Labs

Korean researchers have created an AI framework that allows scientists to guide autonomous laboratories using natural language.

Phys.org Technology

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Science & Faith

Researchers Correct Historical Timeline Of Solar Storm Impact On Trains

An international research team has determined that a solar storm-related train delay in Exeter, England, occurred in 1848 rather than 1841.

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Christianity Around The World

Priest Sues Catholic Commentators Over Alleged Defamation Regarding Exorcism Credentials

Father Carlos Martins has filed a lawsuit against two Catholic commentators, alleging they made false statements regarding his status as an exorcist.

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Christianity Around The World

Pope Leo XIV: The World Is Poorer Without Saints

Pope Leo XIV addressed participants of the “Holiness in History” conference regarding the importance of historical rigor in canonization processes.

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Technology & Humanity

Parents And Nongamers Struggle To Identify Video Game Loot Boxes

New research suggests parents and individuals who do not play video games may have difficulty recognizing loot boxes and their associated digital receipts.

Phys.org Archaeology

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Technology & Humanity

New Vehicle System Filters Roadside Air And Traps Brake Dust

Researchers have developed a technology that uses electric charges to remove fine particulate matter from the air and capture brake wear particles.

Phys.org Technology

Technology & Humanity

New Planning Method Could Make Driverless Electric Taxi Fleets More Efficient

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed an optimization method to manage large-scale autonomous electric taxi fleets.

Phys.org Technology

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Bible & Archaeology

New Kingdom Fortress Discovered In Sinai

Archaeologists from Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities have uncovered a large New Kingdom fortress at Tell el-Kharouba.

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Christianity Around The World

Jubilee Year Of St. Francis Brings Rare Relic, Historic Art To San Francisco

A special exhibit featuring a first-class relic of St. Francis of Assisi and various Renaissance artworks is being held at San Francisco’s Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption.

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Technology & Humanity

Five Things To Know About Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek

The Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has gained global attention following the release of its R1 deep-reasoning model and subsequent government restrictions in the United States.

Phys.org Technology

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Technology & Humanity

First Nation Community In Canada Uses Data Center To Preserve Heritage

The Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory in Ontario has installed a local data center to manage its own digital records and cultural heritage.

Phys.org Archaeology

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Christianity Around The World

Federal Class-action Lawsuit Against Pawleys Island Church And SBC Dismissed

A U.S. District Court dismissed a federal class-action lawsuit involving Pawleys Island Community Church and the Southern Baptist Convention.

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Christianity Around The World

Euthanizing A Toddler Is Not Compassionate

An author reflects on the recent euthanasia of a toddler in the Netherlands and the implications for families living with disabilities.

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Technology & Humanity

EU Probes Booking.com Over Online Fraud Risks

The European Union has launched an investigation into Booking.com regarding alleged failures to prevent phishing scams and fake property listings.

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Technology & Humanity

Do New Platform Features Hurt Hiring Chances For Gig Workers?

A study from Penn State researchers suggests that new signaling features on digital labor platforms can sometimes negatively impact workers' hiring prospects.

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Technology & Humanity

Can Surplus-food Apps Have Too Much Competition?

New research suggests that intense competition among surplus-food apps may inadvertently increase food waste and decrease retailer profits.

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Science & Faith

Astronauts’ Hearts Show Adaptation To Weightlessness And Simulated Martian Gravity

A study of 13 astronauts suggests the human heart may adapt well to long-term spaceflight and the weaker gravity of Mars.

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Science & Faith

Asteroid Impact In North Sea Confirmed By Researchers

Scientists have confirmed that the Silverpit Crater was created by an asteroid impact roughly 43 to 46 million years ago.

ScienceDaily Archaeology

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Bible & Archaeology

Antelope Collagen Found In 60,000-year-old Ochre Offers Clues To Early Human Practices

Researchers have identified ancient eland collagen on 60,000-year-old ochre surfaces in South Africa.

Phys.org Archaeology

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Christianity Around The World

4 Implications Of Martin Luther’s Theology

An analysis of Martin Luther's theological principles regarding the Christian life and the Reformation.

The Christian Post

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Christianity Around The World

Pope Leo Affirms The ‘unbreakable Oneness’ Of Marriage

Pope Leo XIV addressed the general audience in St. Peter’s Square following his recent lung surgery. During his catechesis, he spoke on the nature of marriage and the importance of protecting families.

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