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9 Surprising Facts About the Cancer and Alzheimer’s Link

Researchers have uncovered a striking inverse relationship between cancer and Alzheimer's disease, with shared molecular mechanisms — including cancer-like mutations in brain immune cells — reshaping how scientists understand both conditions. James Loftus - June 18, 2026

Spider Webs Trap Fungi — and Reveal New Species

Researchers collecting spider webs from Thai rice paddies cultured living fungi from the silk — including species never before described. The accidental biosensor could change how scientists find new fungal species. Asher John - June 18, 2026

Artemis III All-Male Crew: What the Science Actually Says

When NASA's Artemis III crew turned out all-male, the backlash was immediate—but decades of human factors research reveals why crew composition is a performance variable, not just a political one. Will Lewis - June 18, 2026

8 Key Facts About JUNO’s First Physics Result in Nature

China's Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory published its first physics result as a Nature cover article after only 59 days of operation — here are 8 essential facts about what it found and why it matters. James Loftus - June 17, 2026

Artemis III Crew Named: 4 Astronauts, No Moon Landing

NASA has announced the Artemis III crew, led by commander Randy Bresnik, for a 2027 mission that will test lunar landing hardware in Earth orbit — deliberately stopping short of the Moon to reduce risk for Artemis IV, the planned crewed lunar landing. Asher John - June 17, 2026

Maunakea Observatories: Why Hawaii’s Summit Leads in Astronomy

Thirteen world-class telescopes crown a 13,796-foot Pacific volcano where laminar airflow, a thermal inversion layer, and more than 300 clear nights a year combine to make Maunakea one of Earth's most productive sites for optical and near-infrared astronomy. James Loftus - June 17, 2026

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