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Fish-based pet food may expose cats and dogs to forever chemicals
A survey of 100 commercial foods for dogs and cats revealed that PFAS chemicals appear in numerous brands and types, with fish-based products among those with the highest levels
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We've spotted the strongest microwave laser in the known universe
Colliding galaxies can create a beam of focused microwave radiation known as a maser, and astronomers have discovered the brightest one ever seen
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We've spotted the strongest microwave laser in the known universe
Colliding galaxies can create a beam of focused microwave radiation known as a maser, and astronomers have discovered the brightest one ever seen
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Fresh understanding of the causes of migraine reveals new drug targets
New insights into the causes of migraine are prompting a fresh look at a drug target that was sidelined 25 years ago
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Fresh understanding of the causes of migraine reveals new drug targets
New insights into the causes of migraine are prompting a fresh look at a drug target that was sidelined 25 years ago
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Search for radio signals finds no hint of alien civilisation on K2-18b
Planet K2-18b, an apparent water world 124 light years away, has been seen as a promising location in the search for aliens, but telescopes on Earth failed to pick up any radio transmissions
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Search for radio signals finds no hint of alien civilisation on K2-18b
Planet K2-18b, an apparent water world 124 light years away, has been seen as a promising location in the search for aliens, but telescopes on Earth failed to pick up any radio transmissions
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Ultra-processed foods could be making you age faster
We’ve been missing an important contributor to ageing, says columnist Graham Lawton. Ultra-processed foods are known to be associated with many chronic health problems, but studies have now shown they may also speed up ageing
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Ultra-processed foods could be making you age faster
We’ve been missing an important contributor to ageing, says columnist Graham Lawton. Ultra-processed foods are known to be associated with many chronic health problems, but studies have now shown they may also speed up ageing
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Daily Brain Teaser for Feb 20, 2026
Word Swap #7
The following sentences have two blanks that can be filled with two words that are anagrams of each other. Please find those words.
1. Mark's math __________ was a mild-mannered man. But one thing he would not tolerate was a __________. He would immediately fail anyone caught doing so.
2. The patient __________ his pain through physical therapy. He had seen enough __________ surgeries to know that too many people elected surgery when they shouldn't have.
3. After a long and successful career of serving his country, the nation was in shock as the highly regarded __________ was arrested and tried for __________.
Check Braingle.com for the answer.
The following sentences have two blanks that can be filled with two words that are anagrams of each other. Please find those words.
1. Mark's math __________ was a mild-mannered man. But one thing he would not tolerate was a __________. He would immediately fail anyone caught doing so.
2. The patient __________ his pain through physical therapy. He had seen enough __________ surgeries to know that too many people elected surgery when they shouldn't have.
3. After a long and successful career of serving his country, the nation was in shock as the highly regarded __________ was arrested and tried for __________.
Check Braingle.com for the answer.
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New fossils may settle debate over mysterious sail-backed spinosaurs
Spinosaurs have sometimes been portrayed as swimmers or divers, but a new species of these dinosaurs bolsters the idea that they were more like gigantic herons
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New fossils may settle debate over mysterious sail-backed spinosaurs
Spinosaurs have sometimes been portrayed as swimmers or divers, but a new species of these dinosaurs bolsters the idea that they were more like gigantic herons
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Atmospheric pollution caused by space junk could be a huge problem
After a Falcon 9 rocket stage burned up in the atmosphere, vaporised lithium and other metals drifted over Europe. This growing type of pollution could destroy ozone and form climate-warming clouds
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Atmospheric pollution caused by space junk could be a huge problem
After a Falcon 9 rocket stage burned up in the atmosphere, vaporised lithium and other metals drifted over Europe. This growing type of pollution could destroy ozone and form climate-warming clouds
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Is our galaxy’s black hole actually made of dark matter?
An exotic type of dark matter could explain some of the characteristics of our galaxy’s central supermassive black hole, but many cosmologists are leery of the idea
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Is our galaxy’s black hole actually made of dark matter?
An exotic type of dark matter could explain some of the characteristics of our galaxy’s central supermassive black hole, but many cosmologists are leery of the idea
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Microbe with the smallest genome yet pushes the boundaries of life
Symbiotic bacteria living inside insect cells have lost much of their DNA over hundreds of millions of years, much like the ancient microbes that evolved into mitochondria
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Microbe with the smallest genome yet pushes the boundaries of life
Symbiotic bacteria living inside insect cells have lost much of their DNA over hundreds of millions of years, much like the ancient microbes that evolved into mitochondria
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More dog breeds found to have high risk of breathing condition
An assessment of nearly 900 dogs has identified 12 breeds prone to brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome, which can affect dogs' ability to sleep and exercise
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More dog breeds found to have high risk of breathing condition
An assessment of nearly 900 dogs has identified 12 breeds prone to brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome, which can affect dogs' ability to sleep and exercise
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