VOL. 2026 · NO. 283 WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026

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Technology

Humans Watched This Supernova Explode Nearly a Millennium Ago. Now You Can See It in High Definition

The new image isn’t just stunning—it may also provide clues about how this star survived its own explosion.
Wired
U.S. Politics

What to know about 7-OH, MGPI, the synthetic kratom extracts known as 'gas station opioid'

Federal authorities and lawmakers are cracking down on synthetic concentrates of kratom, an herbal product sold legally over the counter in most states, as concerns rise over their risk to public health.  The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) signaled heightened concerns about kratom-derived extracts earlier this year when it announced plans to temporarily ban products containing concentrations...
The Hill
Science

Breaking down nerve-cell scaffold relieves chronic pain in mice

Nature, Published online: 09 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03159-zResults could help researchers to develop painkillers that are safer and more effective than existing treatments.
Nature (News)

Suspect killed after 13 kindergarteners taken hostage, beaten in Brazil

Man spreads flammable liquid in a room with 13 children while holding a lighter as police try to negotiate.
Al Jazeera

The world needs Ukraine’s grain. Its farmers are running out of reasons to plant

Cash-strapped farmers have no incentive to sow for 2027 with exports remaining trapped, as analysts say commodity markets could "flip fast."
CNBC

AI is changing how lawyers work — and putting the billable hour under pressure

AI adoption is forcing the legal profession to rethink the billable hour and how lawyers build expertise.
CNBC