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Marine Heat Wave Kills Half of Alaska's Common Murre Population

A 2014-2016 marine heat wave in the North Pacific Ocean, known as 'the blob', killed approximately 4 million common murres in Alaska—half of the population—due to food scarcity caused by the disrupted marine ecosystem. The event severely impacted Alaskan Native communities reliant on the species and...

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Parker Solar Probe Makes Record-Breaking Close Approach to the Sun

NASA's Parker Solar Probe successfully completed its closest-ever approach to the Sun on December 25, 2023, traveling 3.8 million miles from the Sun's surface and sending data back to Earth on December 28, providing insights into the Sun's corona and solar wind.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Wastewater Monitoring: A Powerful Tool for Global Disease Surveillance

Wastewater monitoring, expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic, now detects various pathogens, including recently found poliovirus in Germany linked to oral vaccines and immigration; this method enhances disease surveillance and pandemic preparedness, with EU-mandated implementation from 2027.

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UK Wildlife Declines Amid Unstable Weather and Disease

The National Trust's 2024 report reveals alarming declines in UK insect and seabird populations due to unstable weather patterns and diseases, impacting species like bees, butterflies, and terns, while some species like grey seals showed growth.

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Life on Land
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Single CBD Dose Reduces Alcohol Cravings in AUD Study

A German study found that a single 800mg oral dose of CBD significantly reduced alcohol cravings and lowered activity in the brain's reward center among 28 individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD), offering the first clinical evidence of CBD's potential in treating AUD.

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Parker Solar Probe Confirms Operational Status After Record-Breaking Solar Approach

The Parker Solar Probe sent a confirmation signal after its December 24th, 2023, record-breaking close approach to the Sun, approximately six million kilometers from the surface, confirming its operational status and paving the way for unprecedented solar data analysis.

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AI Revolutionizes Disaster Management: From Early Warning to Resilient Cities

The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami prompted advancements in disaster management, with AI now enhancing early warning systems (saving lives in Taiwan and Japan), optimizing emergency response, and enabling more resilient urban planning; however, ethical considerations are paramount for its responsible imp...

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Reduced Inequality
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AI Pioneer Warns of Catastrophic AI Risks, Urges Regulation

Geoffrey Hinton, a leading AI researcher, warned of the rapid advancement of AI and its potential catastrophic consequences for humanity, urging for central regulation to ensure safe development. He contrasted with Yann LeCun's view that AI could save humanity.

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US H5N1 Bird Flu Cases Surge, Raising Pandemic Concerns

The US reports at least 66 human cases of H5N1 bird flu across 10 states, resulting from contact with infected animals; while human-to-human transmission is absent, a 30% mortality rate and potential for mutation pose significant public health risks.

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Oregon Cat Death Highlights Bird Flu Risk in Pet Food

An Oregon cat's death from bird flu, linked to recalled Northwest Naturals raw turkey pet food, raises concerns about zoonotic disease transmission through contaminated pet food, impacting pet owners nationwide and highlighting the importance of proper food preparation and handling.

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H5N1 Virus Mutates in US Patient, Raising Concerns

A Louisiana patient's H5N1 bird flu infection involved a virus with mutations potentially increasing human transmissibility, raising concerns but with no evidence of spread; the patient's exposure stemmed from a backyard flock, while the CDC says the risk to the general public remains low.

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Lake Ontario Sea Lamprey Population Surges After Pandemic-Related Control Disruption

Following COVID-19 restrictions that hampered sea lamprey control efforts in 2020 and 2021, Lake Ontario's sea lamprey population surged tenfold to 56,000 in 2022, but has since decreased to 22,000 in 2024, due to renewed control efforts and research into new control strategies.

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