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Invasive Beetle Poses Imminent Threat to Sydney's Trees

Sydney's trees face an imminent threat from the polyphagous shot-hole borer, an invasive beetle that has already led to the removal of 4,000 trees in Perth; experts warn of a heightened risk of the beetle's spread to Sydney via the transportation of infested wood, emphasizing the need for immediate ...

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Life on Land
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Texas Floods Expose Limits of Weather Forecasting

Severe flooding in central Texas last week, exceeding even some Texas officials' expectations, exposed the limits of current weather models in precisely forecasting intense rainfall, highlighting the urgent need for improved models threatened by proposed NOAA budget cuts.

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Climate Action
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Primate Power Dynamics: Challenging the Myth of Male Dominance

A study of 121 primate species reveals that only 17% exhibit strict male dominance, contradicting previous assumptions; 13% show female dominance, with 70% exhibiting shared or ambiguous dominance, highlighting the diversity of power dynamics in primate societies.

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Gender Equality
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Infant Crying Duration Largely Genetically Determined: Twin Study

A Swedish twin study found that up to 70 percent of infant crying duration is genetically determined by the time babies reach five months old, while nighttime wakings and calming ability are less genetically influenced. The study used questionnaires from parents of 998 twins.

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CDC Ends H5N1 Bird Flu Emergency Response

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ended its H5N1 bird flu emergency response on July 2, 2025, due to the absence of human cases since February 2025, despite the virus affecting nearly 175 million birds in the US since 2022 and spreading globally to mammals, including a significant im...

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Scopes Trial Anniversary: Evolution vs. Creationism Debate Continues

The 100th anniversary of the Scopes Monkey Trial, a staged 1925 event in Dayton, Tennessee, reignited debate over evolution versus creationism, revealing persistent divisions despite increased acceptance of evolution among Americans.

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Quality Education
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Texas Floods: Record Rainfall Fueled by Climate Change

Torrential rains in Texas caused the Guadalupe River to rise 26 feet in under an hour on Friday, the second highest on record, due to slow-moving thunderstorms and abundant tropical moisture amplified by climate change, resulting in widespread flash flooding.

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Atomic Clocks Replace Earth's Rotation in Global Timekeeping

Before the 1950s, the Earth's rotation determined the length of a day; now, atomic clocks synchronized to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) provide nanosecond accuracy, crucial for modern technology, though the Earth's irregular rotation necessitates adjustments like leap seconds, soon to be disconti...

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CDC Ends H5N1 Bird Flu Emergency Response

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ended its H5N1 bird flu emergency response on July 2, 2025, due to the absence of human cases since February 2025, despite the virus previously affecting nearly 175 million birds in the US and spreading globally, including to over 1000 cattle h...

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Female Bodies' Resilience: Biological Factors Contribute to Longer Lifespans

A new book reveals that women consistently outlive men across various historical populations and modern settings, even with limited resources, due to the female body's innate resilience stemming from biological and physiological factors, including their immune system and nutrient absorption.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Patent Foramen Ovale: Increased Stroke and Dementia Risk

A patent foramen ovale (PFO), present in about 25% of people, is an opening between heart chambers that increases stroke risk, especially in individuals prone to blood clots or experiencing fluctuating heart pressures; research also links large PFOs to vascular dementia.

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Indian Nursery Uses Plant Grafting for Higher Crop Yields

Rajiv Bhasker, from Rupnagar, India, established North India's first grafting nursery using a technique that combines two plants' qualities, resulting in a threefold yield increase; his nursery produces over 1 million grafted plants annually, expanding to 40-50 million, generating a 24-25 lakh rupee...

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