Science
University Telescope Spots a Comet That Will Be Visible This Winter
Astronomers say it may be bright enough to see without binoculars by mid-January.
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Hannah Scott
Hannah covers space, energy and health research.
Health Tech
Flu Shots Are Free at 40 Pop-Up Clinics This Month
No insurance or appointment needed. Here’s the full schedule by neighborhood.
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Health Tech
Hospital Opens the Region’s First Pediatric Emergency Room
The 24-bed unit is designed for kids — down to the paint colors and the waiting room.
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Science
Wildfire Season Is Starting Earlier. Here’s How the County Is Preparing
New evacuation zones, cameras on ridgelines and a text-alert system go live this month.
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AI & Robots
Robots Are Running Experiments in Self-Driving Labs
Machines that mix, measure and decide what to try next.
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Health Tech
Your Smartwatch Flagged an Irregular Heartbeat. Here’s What That Alert Can and Can’t Tell You
Heart-rhythm alerts on watches can catch real problems, and miss others. Cardiologists explain how to read them.
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Startups
Two Sisters Turn a Garage Startup Into 40 Local Jobs
Their maple granola is now in 300 stores across New England.
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