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3 Mar 2026

Fires in Cox's Bazar refugee camps

Repeated fires have hit the refugee settlements in Cox's Bazar, affecting many people and destroying thousands of shelters. Major blazes caused deaths, large displacements and damaged documents and schools, while prevention plans remain stalled.

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2 Mar 2026

Conflict in Arauca affects health and movement

Renewed fighting in Arauca, on the Venezuela border, has disrupted life and made it hard for many people and migrants to reach healthcare and basic services. Mobile clinics have provided some care since 2025.

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1 Mar 2026

Leamos: a human reading group online

Leamos is a reading group started by marketing specialist Benjamedn Edwards. The club began in September 2024 and holds weekly online meetings; Edwards says human groups offer emotional and creative things AI cannot fully replace.

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28 Feb 2026

Injectable bandages that stop deep bleeding

Researchers at Texas A&M are developing injectable hemostatic bandages that can cut bleeding time dramatically. The dressings aim to stop deep internal bleeding quickly and to be simple enough for immediate use in emergencies.

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28 Feb 2026

Certain infant formula fats linked to early liver fat

An animal study using newborn pigs found that formulas high in medium-chain fats from coconut oil led to faster liver fat accumulation than formulas with long-chain animal fats. Researchers say this finding is not a reason to stop using formula.

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28 Feb 2026

A quasar can slow star formation in nearby galaxies

Astronomers report that intense radiation from a very active supermassive black hole can reduce recent star formation not only in its own galaxy but also in neighboring galaxies millions of light-years away.

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28 Feb 2026

Study: Video Games Can Help Manage Stress

A Boston University study found that many students use video games to cope with stress. The survey links play motives and game types to changes in emotions before, during and after gaming.

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28 Feb 2026

Diet may help exercise for people with high blood sugar

A study in mice found a high‑fat, low‑carbohydrate ketogenic diet can lower high blood sugar and change muscles so they respond better to aerobic exercise. Researchers say diet and exercise together give the greatest benefit and people still need testing.

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28 Feb 2026

Human intelligence arises from coordinated brain networks

Researchers used neuroimaging and two adult datasets to test the Network Neuroscience Theory. They found that general intelligence reflects system-level organization and coordination across large-scale brain networks, with implications for development, injury and artificial systems.

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28 Feb 2026

Gut bacterium protects mice from deadly pneumonia after flu

A study in Science Immunology reports that segmented filamentous bacteria (SFB) in the gut protected mice from lethal bacterial pneumonia after influenza A infection by reprogramming lung immune cells.

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28 Feb 2026

New oral Listeria vaccine shows promise against colorectal cancer

Researchers report a modified oral vaccine made from Listeria that primes immune cells in the gut and limits tumor growth in mice. The vaccine worked best when combined with immune checkpoint inhibitors and caused few side effects.

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28 Feb 2026

Brain pressure can make neurons self-destruct

Researchers found that sustained physical pressure on the brain can trigger neurons to activate self-destruct programs. This irreversible neuron loss may explain sensory, motor and cognitive problems and suggests drug targets.

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