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Why a bone scan could flag brain decline, explained
A study links low spinal bone density to faster cognitive decline and white matter changes. Here is the mechanism, the limits, and…
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Nine loops: the physics calculation AI just cracked
An AI has completed a nine-loop quantum field theory calculation no human has finished. Here is what 'loops' mean, why the result…
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Who are Iraq’s pro-Iran factions and why must they disarm by 2027?
Kataib Hezbollah, Harakat al-Nujaba and others are Iran-backed Iraqi factions resisting Baghdad's June 2027 disarmament deadline after the US coalition's exit.
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What is a coronagraph? How Roman will photograph distant planets
A coronagraph blocks a star's blinding light so faint planets become visible; Roman's instrument just passed its first test toward that goal.
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RBI rate hike: what the October MPC decision means for you
The RBI's October 5-7 policy meeting may raise the repo rate to 5.50%, the first hike since 2023, as inflation stays above…
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Glacial lake floods explained: why Nepal will drain four lakes
A glacial lake outburst flood happens when a natural dam of rock and ice fails, releasing millions of litres downstream; Nepal will…
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What is Greco-Roman wrestling? Nitesh Siwach’s silver explained
Greco-Roman wrestling bans holds below the waist and rewards upper-body throws; Nitesh Siwach's Asian Games silver ended India's 64-year wait for a…
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India’s 5-1 Hockey Win Explained: What LA 2028 Spot Means
Explainer: how India's 5-1 Asian Games final win over Malaysia secured direct qualification for the LA 2028 Olympics hockey tournament.
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Saudi Arabia’s Yemen Offensive Explained: Bab el-Mandeb Stakes
Explainer: why Saudi Arabia is planning a Yemen offensive, what Bab el-Mandeb is, and what it means for shipping and oil prices.
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Why Walking Faster Lowers Death Risk, Study Explains
Explainer: how a study of 64,743 adults found brisk walking pace linked to lower mortality, and what 80 steps a minute means…