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  Rare Circular Egyptian Temple Unearthed

  Archaeologists have uncovered a perfectly circular 2,200-year-old temple dedicated to the deity Pelusius near the Nile Delta in Egypt. The temple features complex water systems linked to the Nile, suggesting it was used for sacred water rituals. This discovery highlights Pelusium's historical significance as a cultural crossroads blending Egyptian, Greek, and Roman influences. Researchers plan further studies to understand the temple's full ritual role and architectural uniqueness.

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  Songbirds Uncover Brain Cell Growth Risks

  A new study led by Benjamin Scott at Boston University reveals that adult neurogenesis in songbirds, like zebra finches, may damage existing brain circuits by physically disrupting mature neurons. This finding challenges the assumption that generating new brain cells in adults is purely beneficial and suggests why mammals, including humans, limit this process. Understanding these trade-offs could reshape approaches to brain repair and memory preservation. Researchers now aim to explore if similar mechanisms occur in mammalian brains.

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  MIT Duo Wins Top AI and Chemistry Prize

  MIT Associate Professors Jacob Andreas and Brett McGuire have clinched the 2026 Harold E. Edgerton Faculty Achievement Award for groundbreaking work in AI and astrochemistry. Andreas is revolutionizing natural language processing with models that mimic human language learning, while McGuire’s discovery of complex carbon molecules in space reshapes our understanding of astrochemistry. Their achievements highlight MIT’s leadership in cutting-edge science, promising further advances in AI and molecular chemistry.

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  Scientists Sound Alarm on Drug-Resistant Fungi

  A global coalition of scientists, led by Paul Verweij of Radboud University, warns of a silent surge in drug-resistant fungal infections, notably from Candida auris. These fungi pose a growing threat as they resist common antifungal drugs, complicating treatment especially in lower-income countries lacking proper diagnostics and infection control. The problem is exacerbated by fungicide use in agriculture, which fosters resistance that can spread via airborne spores. Experts call for urgent global surveillance, better diagnostics, and new antifungal development to combat this overlooked health crisis.