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5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Julian, California

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Julian, California, at 10:00 a.m. local time on Monday, causing minor damage and no injuries reported, prompting California's ShakeAlert system to provide seconds of warning to residents.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
zeit.de
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Saarland's Otter Population Thrives Following Reintroduction

Following its rediscovery two and a half years ago, a long-term monitoring program has been launched to track the re-established otter population in Saarland, revealing over 80 sightings and confirmed reproduction on the Ill, Blies, and Prims rivers.

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Life on Land
torino.repubblica.it
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Innovative Liver Transplant Saves 21-Year-Old

A 21-year-old woman in Turin received a life-saving liver transplant using a novel extra-anatomical technique due to prior unsuccessful surgeries that left no usable connection points for the new organ; the 14-hour procedure, completed successfully, involved directly connecting the aorta to the new ...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Lab-Grown Human Tooth: A Breakthrough in Regenerative Dentistry

Scientists at King's College London have successfully grown a human tooth in a laboratory setting, offering a potential biological alternative to dental implants and fillings, with significant implications for future dental care and treatment of tooth decay, especially among the elderly.

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Good Health and Well-being
nytimes.com
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Vaccination Rates and Herd Immunity: Simulations Reveal Thresholds and Risks

Simulations demonstrate that containing contagious diseases requires vaccination rates above a herd immunity threshold, varying with contagiousness; uneven vaccination distribution leaves communities vulnerable, even with high overall rates.

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Good Health and Well-being
taz.de
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Global Plastic Production Soars, Recycling Remains Low

A new study reveals that global plastic production in 2022 reached 400 million tons, with less than 10% derived from recycled materials; the highest per-capita consumption was in the US (216 kg), while China had the highest total consumption (80 million tons); only 38 million tons were recycled, whi...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
dw.com
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Brain Changes and Cognitive Benefits of Multilingualism

Research shows learning a new language physically alters the brain, increasing gray matter and improving neuronal communication; however, whether this leads to higher intelligence remains unclear, requiring further investigation.

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Quality Education
dailymail.co.uk
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Imminent Threat: Solar Superstorm Could Cause Global Catastrophe

A solar superstorm, potentially causing an 'internet apocalypse', could hit Earth at any moment, with only 18 hours of warning, causing widespread power outages, water shortages, and food spoilage due to the failure of energy transformers and refrigeration systems.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
forbes.com
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Isaacman's NASA Appointment: Kelly Predicts Space Renaissance

Astronaut Scott Kelly strongly supports Jared Isaacman's appointment as NASA Administrator, predicting a renaissance in space exploration driven by Isaacman's philanthropic initiatives and ambitious Mars mission plans; this follows Isaacman's successful Polaris Dawn mission and humanitarian aid to U...

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Reduced Inequality
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Dinosaur Populations Thrived Before Asteroid Impact, Study Suggests

A new study using statistical modeling of the North American fossil record suggests that dinosaurs were thriving before the asteroid impact 66 million years ago, challenging previous theories of pre-existing decline; geological factors, not population changes, likely account for the apparent decreas...

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Life on Land
jpost.com
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Planet's Death Plunge into Star: Webb Telescope Reveals New Details

New James Webb Space Telescope observations reveal a planet's demise 12,000 light-years away in the Aquila constellation, caused by a death plunge into its star due to orbital decay, contradicting earlier theories. The event ejected hot gas and dust, observable by Webb.

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Posthumous Composition from 'Brain on a Dish' Raises Questions on Creativity

The Art Gallery of Western Australia presents "Revivification," a bio-art installation featuring a 'brain on a dish' grown from composer Alvin Lucier's stem cells, producing a posthumous musical composition that raises questions about artistic immortality and the nature of creativity.

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