Introducing SoundBites, a New Word Game From Slate

Today, Slate is releasing the latest edition of a new weekly game called SoundBites. It’s a little bit crossword, a little bit phonics, and entirely dependent on the fact that English pronunciation ...
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Study examines the effectiveness of urine testing as a screening tool for alcohol use in pregnancy

Previous reports have indicated that between 20 and 60 per cent of pregnant women in Ireland consume alcohol during pregnancy. Data on alcohol consumption by pregnant women in Ireland has previously ...
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German FDI: Defence Ministry issues rare public guidance on Foreign Investment Screening in the Security and Defence Indus-try

On 29 January 2026, the German Federal Ministry of Defence (Bundesministerium der Verteidigung, BMVg) published a rare public statement addressing foreign investment screening in the German security ...
Smithsonian Magazine

A.I. Could Help Doctors Spot Hard-to-Detect Signs of Breast Cancer During Routine Screenings, a Clinical Trial Suggests

Though still in early stages, some experts say that A.I.-supported screenings could help save patients' health, time and money. praetorianphoto via Getty Images Deaths from breast cancer have ...