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Snakebite Antivenom Breakthrough from Self-Experimentation

An American herpetologist, Tim Friede, allowed himself to be bitten by hundreds of venomous snakes to build immunity; his blood yielded two antibodies neutralizing many snake venoms, potentially revolutionizing antivenom treatment, currently costing thousands of lives annually.

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Severe Weather Threatens 25 Million Americans

A severe weather system impacting over 25 million Americans on Saturday brings damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and flash flooding across the central and eastern U.S., stemming from an "omega block pattern" and causing widespread damage from Texas to Ohio.

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Twin Study Highlights Genetics' Role in Allergy Development

A study of twins reveals that 60-70% share environmental allergies, with identical twins exhibiting a higher likelihood of shared allergies than fraternal twins, highlighting the significant role of genetics but also the influence of environmental factors in allergy development.

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Tunisian-British Joint Action Plan to Enhance Higher Education Cooperation

Tunisia and Britain adopted a joint action plan for 2025-2026 to boost cooperation in higher education and research, including joint academic programs, double diplomas, and promoting English language use, following meetings in the UK on April 29-30, 2025.

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Novel Antivenom Developed Using Antibodies from Man Who Self-Administered Snake Venom

Tim Friede's 18-year self-experimentation involving over 850 snake venom doses resulted in a novel, broadly protective antivenom created by scientists using his antibodies; this antivenom offers protection against 13 of 19 deadliest snake species and could revolutionize snakebite treatment globally.

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Type 1 Diabetes in Children: High Prevalence of Co-occurring Autoimmune Diseases and Mental Health Challenges

A study presented at the Spanish Diabetes Society congress reveals that children with type 1 diabetes frequently develop other autoimmune diseases like celiac disease and thyroid disorders, significantly increasing the complexity of care and impacting mental health; interventions like summer camps a...

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Snakebite Antivenom Breakthrough from Self-Experimentation

Tim Friede's self-experimentation with snake venom, spanning 18 years, has led to the discovery of two broadly neutralizing antibodies in his blood by Columbia University scientists, potentially revolutionizing antivenom treatment for snakebites affecting 110,000 people annually.

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Pterosaur Footprints Reveal Ground-Dwelling Behavior

A new study using 3D modeling and analysis of pterosaur footprints reveals that Quetzalcoatlus pterosaurs, with wingspans up to 10 meters, were frequent ground dwellers, inhabiting both coastal and inland areas for 160 million years until their extinction 66 million years ago, offering new insights ...

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Retraction of Tel al Hammam Meteorite Impact Study

A 2021 scientific article claiming a meteorite destroyed the Israeli settlement Tel al Hammam 3600 years ago has been retracted by Scientific Reports due to methodological errors, flawed analysis, and misinterpretations of geochemical and astronomical data, despite objections from several authors.

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Great Auk Statue Unveiled Amidst Papa Westray Seabird Decline

A bronze statue of the last Great Auk killed on Papa Westray, Orkney, in 1813, was unveiled after six years of fundraising, highlighting the island's declining seabird populations and serving as a cautionary tale of human impact on nature.

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Global Auroral Display Prompts Geomagnetic Storm Scale Reassessment

An unprecedented geomagnetic storm on May 10-11, 2024, caused by five coronal mass ejections, resulted in auroras visible globally at unusually low latitudes, prompting a reassessment of the geomagnetic storm scale and highlighting the potential for future intense displays during the sun's solar max...

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Ötzi's Genome Reveals Dark Skin, Diseases, and Isolated Alpine Ancestry

Ötzi, a 5000-year-old Copper Age man found mummified in the Italian Alps, died from an arrow wound; genetic analysis reveals unusually dark skin, predisposition to several diseases, and high early farmer ancestry, suggesting an isolated Alpine population.

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