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't Hooft Awarded $3 Million Breakthrough Prize for Particle Physics Research

Dutch physicist Gerard 't Hooft won a $3 million Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for his foundational work on the Standard Model of particle physics at a Los Angeles gala on Saturday, resolving inconsistencies in theoretical models with his advisor Martinus Veltman through renormalization.

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Quality Education
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Cruelty-Free Foie Gras Alternative Developed

A German-Danish team created a foie gras-like paste without force-feeding, using collagen gel, goose/duck fat and liver, and enzymes to mimic texture and taste; this offers a cruelty-free alternative to traditional production.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Panama Tree's Lightning Resistance Provides Ecological Advantage

A study in Panama found that the large "Dipteryx oleifera" tree survives frequent lightning strikes, unlike surrounding trees, gaining competitive advantages through increased light, nutrients, and reduced vine competition, potentially shaping rainforest ecosystems.

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Life on Land
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US Politics Chills Academic Freedom for Dutch Researchers

Dutch researchers are holding meetings to address concerns about US political interference in their work, including grant terminations and ideological questionnaires questioning research on climate change, gender, and diversity, leading to self-censorship and fear of blacklisting.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Lower LDL Cholesterol Significantly Reduces Dementia Risk: Large-Scale Study

A study of almost 109,000 people found that lower LDL cholesterol levels were associated with a 26% lower risk of dementia and a 28% lower risk of Alzheimer's disease; statin use further reduced the risk.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Arctic Glacier Melt Exposes 2,466 Kilometers of New Coastline

A new study reveals that melting glaciers exposed 2,466 kilometers of new coastline and 35 islands in the Arctic between 2000 and 2020, primarily in Greenland, due to rising ocean and air temperatures, increasing risks of landslides and tsunamis.

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Traditional East African Diet Shows Anti-Inflammatory Effects

A study of 77 Tanzanian men showed that switching from a traditional, plant-rich diet to a Western diet increased inflammation, while returning to the traditional diet or adding a fermented banana drink reduced it; these effects lasted for a month.

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Wyoming Mass Grave Reveals Giant Triassic Amphibians

Paleontologists discovered a mass grave of at least 19 giant, alligator-sized amphibians (Buettnererpeton bakeri) in a Wyoming floodplain, doubling the known specimens of this oldest North American metoposaurid and offering insights into Triassic ecosystems and mass mortality events among temnospond...

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Arctic Warming Accelerates: Tromso Experiences Dramatic Climate Shifts

Norway's Tromso region is experiencing Arctic warming four times faster than the global average, resulting in 30-day shorter winters, altered wildlife migration (herring and whales), and challenges for reindeer feeding due to ice layers between snow; this warming is a global phenomenon with potentia...

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Cambodian Rat Breaks Landmine Detection Record

Ronin, a 68-centimeter-long African giant rat, set a world record by detecting 109 landmines and 15 explosive remnants in Cambodia, highlighting the effectiveness of using trained animals for demining efforts in areas like Cambodia where millions of unexploded landmines from a past civil war remain.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Papua New Guinea; Follows Devastating Myanmar Quake

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on April 5th, 2024, at a depth of 49km, triggering a tsunami warning; this follows a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar on March 28th resulting in over 3,000 deaths and thousands injured, highlighting global seismic risks.

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Trump Policies Jeopardize Great Lakes Research Conference

The 68th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research in Milwaukee faces significantly reduced attendance due to the Trump administration's policies, reflecting broader challenges to U.S. science, including funding cuts, staff layoffs, and restrictions on research topics.

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