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Selected stories from October 5, 2026. This is an illustrative preview, not a previously sent email.
Science · Explainer
An algal protein gave researchers a precise way to activate selected nerve cells. The experiments that followed changed neuroscience—and opened a demanding path toward restoring vision.
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The next ad test puts a commercial message beside a creative task. Its success will depend on more than counting the purchases that follow.
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Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face an October 25 runoff. The PL’s legislative gains will shape what either winner can deliver.
Read the full story →Sports · Reporting
Hubbard’s running helped Carolina stay ahead. Detroit’s prolific passing night ended with a fourth-down catch a yard short.
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