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Erratic Water Cycle Creates Global Crisis

Only a third of the world's river basins experienced normal water conditions in 2023, as climate change caused widespread drought and flooding, resulting in food scarcity, displacement, and billions of dollars in damage.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Japanese Study Reveals Psychological Factors Impacting Weight-Loss Drug Efficacy

A Japanese study of 92 diabetic patients found that individuals who overeat in response to palatable food respond better to GLP-1 agonist drugs than those who overeat due to emotional reasons, highlighting the importance of psychological factors in weight loss.

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Chinese Researchers Unlock Plant Cell Totipotency Mechanism

Chinese researchers have discovered the molecular mechanism behind plant cell totipotency, revealing how a single plant cell can develop into a whole organism, potentially revolutionizing agriculture and crop conservation.

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Zero Hunger
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East African Lung Cancer Study Reveals Unexpected Risk Factors

A five-year study in East Africa found lung cancer is prevalent among women and non-smokers, linked to indoor air pollution, past TB infections, and impacting older farmers and peasants.

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Oldest and Most Complete Pachycephalosaur Fossil Unearthed in Mongolia

A team of scientists in Mongolia have discovered the oldest and most complete fossil of a pachycephalosaur, a juvenile from a previously unknown species called Zavacephale rinpoche, dating back 108-115 million years, offering significant insights into the evolution and anatomy of these dinosaurs.

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No Poverty
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Ozone Layer Recovery: Montreal Protocol's Success

The ozone layer is recovering, with the ozone hole smaller in 2024 than in previous years, due to the success of the Montreal Protocol, according to a report by the World Meteorological Organization.

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Climate Action
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Massive Atlantic Ocean Freshwater Reservoir Discovered

Scientists have discovered a vast, previously unexplored freshwater aquifer off the northeastern US coast, potentially offering a new resource to combat global water shortages.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Global Water Cycle Instability: 2024 Extremes Highlight Growing Risks

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reports that the global water cycle is becoming increasingly erratic, with 2024 showcasing intense fluctuations from devastating droughts to catastrophic floods, resulting in significant economic losses and casualties.

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West Nile Virus Spreads in Europe and US, Driven by Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss

The West Nile Virus (WNV), transmitted by common mosquitoes, is spreading in Europe and the US due to climate change, impacting human health and highlighting the need for preventative measures.

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Chronic Insomnia Significantly Increases Dementia Risk, Accelerating Brain Aging by Three Years

A study of 2,750 older adults found that chronic insomnia increases dementia risk by 40% and accelerates brain aging by three years, highlighting the critical link between sleep and cognitive health.

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Oral Medication Shows Significant Weight Loss in Obesity Treatment

A phase 3 clinical trial involving 3,100 obese individuals across nine countries demonstrated that orforglipron, a novel oral medication targeting the GLP-1 receptor, resulted in an average 11.2% weight loss, primarily fat mass, and improved cardiovascular risk factors.

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Colossal Biosciences Makes Headway in Dodo De-Extinction Project

Texas-based biotechnology firm Colossal Biosciences has successfully cultured primordial germ cells from rock doves, a crucial step towards their goal of creating a dodo bird, using gene-editing technology and surrogate chickens.

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Life on Land

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