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20 Mar 2026

Why US life expectancy is stalling

A new study looked at US death records for people born between the 1890s and 1980s and analyzed mortality from 1979 through 2023. It finds some recent birth cohorts have higher death rates and multiple causes likely explain the trend.

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20 Mar 2026

Green clay tennis courts remove carbon from the air

A new study finds that green clay tennis courts made with basalt rock can remove carbon dioxide from the air. Researchers analysed thousands of courts in the United States and estimated net carbon removal and timelines.

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20 Mar 2026

Nasal swab may detect Alzheimer’s early

A study in Nature Communications reports that a simple nasal swab can find early biological changes linked to Alzheimer’s before thinking or memory problems appear. Researchers sampled cells high inside the nose and measured gene activity.

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20 Mar 2026

Robotic hand gently picks up fragile objects

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin built a robotic hand called FORTE that uses tactile sensing and soft robotics to pick fragile items like potato chips and raspberries without crushing them.

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20 Mar 2026

Warm temperatures in pregnancy linked to loss of male fetuses in Sub-Saharan Africa

A study of nearly three million births across 33 Sub‑Saharan African countries found first‑trimester exposure above 20°C linked to higher loss of male fetuses. Authors cite the "frail male" idea and call for stronger maternal care.

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19 Mar 2026

How gig work is changing earning in Africa

Digital gig work now reaches millions across Africa. About 27 percent of online gig workers are women, and more than 21 million people earn part- or full-time through gig jobs that grew with smartphones after 2015.

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17 Mar 2026

Global Dengue Observatory tracks monthly trends

A new Global Dengue Observatory shows monthly dengue trends in many countries. It uses WHO and research data to help track outbreaks and improve reporting, with special corrections for Latin America.

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17 Mar 2026

Exercise helps reduce 'chemo brain' during chemotherapy

Researchers tested a home exercise program during chemotherapy and found patients who followed it kept daily activity and reported clearer thinking. The trial compared a six-week exercise plan with standard care during treatment.

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17 Mar 2026

Short bursts of movement may help health

An expert at Virginia Tech says short, intermittent activity can boost health, but a brief Futurity excerpt gives no details. The report notes the idea is encouraging but does not offer precise guidance.

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17 Mar 2026

March Madness and the illusion of control

Fans fill March Madness brackets and often think their choices control outcomes. Albert Cohen of Michigan State University says skill matters but luck still shapes results; his comments were published on Futurity.

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17 Mar 2026

High-fat diet lets gut bacteria reach mouse brains

Emory University researchers found that a short high-fat diet can let live gut bacteria travel to the brain in mice. The bacteria moved along the vagus nerve; returning to a normal diet reduced this effect and researchers call for more study.

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17 Mar 2026

Climate change and farming in North Kivu

In North Kivu, eastern DRC, changing rainfall and more extreme weather are damaging crops and food supplies. Research and local studies report shorter rainy seasons and heavier rains; experts promote irrigation, better planning and resilient seeds.

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