Metallic scorpion stingers, preeclampsia hope, canceled wind energy projects

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May 4, 2026, 10:00 AM

• •A small study shows potential for treating preeclampsia by filtering out a problematic protein.
• •J. Craig Venter's legacy includes pioneering genome sequencing and advocating for scientific risk-taking.
• •The Trump administration is cutting wind energy projects and redirecting funds to fossil fuels.
• •DARPA launched the SciFy program to fact-check tech claims.
• •Researchers developed a tool to show where your backyard was 320 million years ago.

This week's science news covers a potential treatment for preeclampsia, a life-threatening pregnancy complication, involving blood filtration to remove a problematic protein. The article also reflects on the legacy of genome sequencing pioneer J. Craig Venter, emphasizing the importance of risk-taking in scientific endeavors. Furthermore, the report delves into the Trump administration's decision to cut wind energy projects in favor of fossil fuels, and other scientific studies including DARPA's new program SciFy and where your backyard was 320 million years ago.

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