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NOAA Cuts Threaten Atlantic Canada Hurricane Forecasts

U.S. government cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) threaten the accuracy of Canadian hurricane forecasts, as Canadian meteorologists heavily rely on NOAA data for accurate predictions, as evidenced by a 2022 incident where a meteorologist's use of NOAA data led to a l...

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Astronauts' 9-Month ISS Stay Highlights Space Travel Challenges

Due to a malfunctioning Boeing Starliner spacecraft, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore spent nine months on the ISS, and will return to Earth between March 16 and 19, 2025, aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule.

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Increased Screen Time Linked to 21% Higher Myopia Risk

A new study reveals that each extra hour spent daily on digital screens increases myopia risk by 21%, according to a meta-analysis of 45 studies involving 335,524 children and adolescents; researchers warn that by 2050 nearly half the world's population may suffer from myopia.

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Hunnic Migration to Europe: A Complex Genetic Story

A genetic study of 370 individuals from the 2nd century BCE to the 6th century CE across Central Asia and the Carpathian Basin revealed that the Huns' migration to Europe was not a mass movement, but a complex process involving assimilation with local populations, challenging traditional historical ...

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Planthopper Threatens Lower Saxony's Potato and Sugar Beet Crops

The planthopper-transmitted bacteria threaten potato and sugar beet crops in Lower Saxony, prompting the CDU to request emergency insecticide approval, while the state government acknowledges the significant economic risk and suggests long-term solutions via new breeding methods.

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Zero Hunger
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COVID-19 Remains Endemic: Ongoing Mutation and the Importance of Vaccination

Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, the virus continues to mutate and spread, although its severity is lessened due to widespread immunity; however, experts warn that maintaining immunity through vaccination is crucial to prevent future outbreaks.

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Widespread Pesticide Contamination Found in Upper Rhine Region

A study reveals widespread pesticide contamination in the Upper Rhine region, with residues detected hundreds of meters from farmland, affecting even protected areas like the Black Forest National Park; 63 pesticides were identified, often in complex mixtures, highlighting the need for stricter regu...

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Maternal Smoking: Sons Face Higher Long-Term Health Risks

A study of 500,000 individuals found that sons of women who smoked during pregnancy face increased health risks, particularly shortened lifespans if they also smoke, compared to daughters; researchers call for improved smoking cessation counseling.

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Hilsa Shad Sex Change Discovery Advances Conservation Efforts

Researchers from Shanghai Ocean University and Jagannath University discovered that hilsa shad exhibit protandrous hermaphroditism, changing from male to female, based on a study of 203 samples from six regions in Bangladesh; this finding, along with whole genome sequencing and population genomics d...

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Life Below Water
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Sharp Rise in England's ADHD Prescriptions

ADHD medication prescriptions in England increased by 18% annually since the pandemic, reaching 41.55 per 1,000 people in 2023, with London seeing a 28% rise; experts cite social media influence and increased psychological stress but also warn of potential overdiagnosis and regional disparities.

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COVID-19: Continued Mutation and the Importance of Immunity

Despite receding from public attention, COVID-19 continues to mutate, causing hundreds of weekly deaths in the U.S., primarily affecting vulnerable populations; however, widespread immunity currently prevents widespread severe illness.

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Partial Lunar Eclipse Visible in Parts of Germany on Friday Morning

A partial lunar eclipse will occur on Friday morning in Germany, beginning at 4:56 AM CET and becoming partially visible in the west around 6:00 AM, though the moon will set before the eclipse is complete; weather conditions will significantly impact visibility.

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