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Wood-Burning Stoves: High Pollution Levels Pose Serious Health Risks

A University of Surrey study found that wood-burning stoves, even modern models, release high levels of toxic pollutants exceeding WHO recommendations, causing serious health risks and affecting millions globally; poor ventilation worsens the problem.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Sahara Meteorites May Be First Fragments of Mercury Found on Earth

Two meteorites found in the Sahara Desert in 2023 are suspected to originate from Mercury, based on compositional similarities with data from the MESSENGER probe, despite a discrepancy in their ages. Confirmation would mark the first identified fragments of Mercury on Earth.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Primate Power Dynamics: Challenging Traditional Notions of Male Dominance

A study of 253 primate populations across 121 species reveals that clear sex dominance is uncommon, challenging the assumption of inherent male dominance in primates; female dominance is linked to factors such as monogamy and arboreal living, while male dominance correlates with physical strength an...

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Gender Equality
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China's Earthquake Early Warning System Issues Over 100 Alerts

China's national earthquake early warning system, operational since July 2022, has issued over 100 alerts for quakes above magnitude 3.5, reaching over 148 million users and providing customized services to major industries, significantly improving disaster preparedness.

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Spain Launches Eco-Sustainable Certification for Green Spaces

Spain, Europe's leading organic food producer, introduces a new eco-sustainable certification for green spaces, modeled after its organic food regulations, promoting biodiversity and reducing pollution through natural pest control, water optimization, and the ban of chemical products; a dozen parks ...

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Life on Land
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Argentine Author Subverts Science Fiction with 'Gauchopunk' Collection

Michel Nieva's "Ficciones gauchopunks" uses a distinctly Argentine perspective to critique techno-fascism, blending cyberpunk and gaucho traditions in a satirical reimagining of Argentina as a cosmic superpower, challenging the Anglo-centric dominance of science fiction.

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Hidden Prompts in Pre-prints Bias AI Peer Reviews

Researchers are embedding hidden prompts within pre-print papers to bias AI peer review tools toward positive evaluations, as reported by Nikkei and Nature, revealing 36 papers with such prompts across 14 academic institutions in eight countries, raising concerns about the integrity of AI-powered re...

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Quality Education
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Ancient Mayan Tomb Unearths Clues to Caracol's Early History

Archaeologists in Caracol, Guatemala, unearthed a tomb containing the remains of Te K'ab Chaak, Caracol's first king, along with artifacts dating to 350 CE, including ceramics depicting rulers and captives, and objects from distant Teotihuacan, revealing insights into early Mayan society and its con...

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West Nile Virus Detected in Pennsylvania Mosquitoes

Pennsylvania health officials are on alert after detecting West Nile virus in mosquitoes in areas around Pittsburgh; while no human cases have been reported in the state, the virus's presence in 14 other states this month highlights the risk and has spurred increased preventative measures.

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Good Health and Well-being
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UK Climate Change: Record Temperatures and Rainfall Signal Urgent Need for Adaptation

The UK's Met Office reports a significant increase in extreme weather events, with 2024 experiencing record-breaking high temperatures and rainfall, highlighting a rapidly changing climate impacting ecosystems and necessitating urgent adaptation strategies.

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Climate Action
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Potential Underwater Volcano Eruptions Raise Concerns

Scientists warn of a potential eruption at Axial Seamount off Oregon within the year, while increased seismic activity near Santorini, Greece necessitates monitoring of its volcanic crater and nearby Kolumbo underwater volcano; the 2022 Tonga eruption highlights the significant impact of underwater ...

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Life Below Water
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Short-Term Antarctic Ice Growth Doesn't Reverse Long-Term Loss Trend

A recent study reported a temporary increase in East Antarctica's ice mass between 2021 and 2023, but experts warn this short-term fluctuation, likely due to increased snowfall, doesn't negate the long-term trend of ice loss.

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