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Colossal Squid Filmed Alive for the First Time

A colossal squid, the largest known squid species, was filmed for the first time in its natural habitat near the Southern Sandwich Islands at a depth of 600 meters by researchers from the Schmidt Ocean Institute using an unmanned submersible; the juvenile squid was approximately 30 centimeters long.

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Life Below Water
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First 3D Map of Mammal Brain Created

Using a tiny piece of mouse brain tissue, scientists have created the first detailed 3D map of a mammal's brain, revealing 84,000 neurons, over 500 million synapses, and 3.4 miles of neuronal wiring, offering unprecedented insight into brain structure and function, and advancing research into brain ...

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Widespread PFAS Contamination in Dutch Backyard Chicken Eggs Prompts Consumption Warning

A nationwide study in the Netherlands revealed dangerously high levels of PFAS in backyard chicken eggs across 59 out of 60 tested locations, prompting the RIVM to advise against their consumption due to potential health risks, while supermarket eggs remain unaffected.

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Trump Administration Defunds Research on LGBTQ+ Health and Climate Change

The Trump administration has canceled funding for over 1,000 research grants focusing on LGBTQ+ health, climate change, and other topics deemed contrary to its priorities, creating a climate of fear and self-censorship within the scientific community.

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Blue Origin's All-Female Spaceflight: A Milestone in Space Tourism

On June 20, 2024, Blue Origin launched an all-female crew into space, including Jeff Bezos' fiancée Lauren Sanchez, Katy Perry, and Gayle King, marking a milestone in space tourism and female representation in space exploration.

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Gender Equality
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CT Scans Linked to Increased Cancer Risk: 1 in 20 Cases

A new study reveals that CT scans may cause cancer in about 1 in 20 patients, with infants at ten times higher risk; the risk is comparable to that of alcohol consumption and excess weight, highlighting the need for minimizing unnecessary scans.

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Elephants Form Protective Circle During Earthquake

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake in Southern California prompted a herd of elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park to form a protective "alert circle," highlighting their social complexity and the need for human cooperation in their conservation.

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Life on Land
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Global Warming Intensifies Marine Heatwaves, Increasing Storm Strength

A new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that half of the intense marine heatwaves since 2000 are due to global warming from burning fossil fuels, leading to more frequent, intense heatwaves, harming marine life and increasing the strength of storms.

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Climate Action
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Europe's Accelerated Warming: 2024 Report Highlights Extreme Weather Impacts

The 2024 European State of the Climate report reveals Europe's average temperature has increased by 2.4 degrees Celsius since the Industrial Revolution, causing extreme weather events like floods in Spain and Central/Eastern Europe affecting 413,000 people and resulting in 335 deaths, highlighting t...

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Icelandic Volcano Eruption: 2010 Airspace Closure and Subsequent Aviation Improvements

The 2010 eruption of Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull volcano caused eight days of airspace closure across the UK and Europe in April 2010, resulting in 10 million stranded passengers, 100,000 canceled flights, and a £1.1 billion loss to the airline industry, prompting significant improvements in aviation...

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New Antibiotic Shows Promise Against Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea

A phase 3 clinical trial shows gepotidacin, a new antibiotic, effectively treats gonorrhea in 92.6% of participants, offering a crucial alternative as the infection develops resistance to existing treatments, with infection rates reaching a 30-year high in Canada.

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Repurposed Drugs Offer Hope in Fight Against UK's Top Killer, Dementia

Dementia is the UK's biggest killer, but research suggests existing drugs like aspirin, statins, and Ozempic could prevent it, offering a cheaper alternative to recently developed, costly medications.

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