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Polar Bear Fur's Anti-Icing Secret: Squalene-Free Grease

A new study finds that polar bears' fur doesn't freeze when wet because their fur grease lacks squalene, a compound that promotes ice adhesion, and contains ice-resistant compounds, unlike other marine mammals. This discovery may lead to greener ski waxes and deicing fluids.

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Spanish Study Reveals Eightfold Increase in Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria Deaths

A Spanish study, involving 130 hospitals, reveals that deaths from multi-drug resistant bacteria in 2023 were 24,000—eight times higher than previous estimates—with urinary tract infections being most frequent, but pneumonia having the highest mortality rate. Almost half of infections were hospital-...

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Increased Microplastics in Human Brains Linked to Rising Plastic Production

A new study published in Nature Medicine reveals a significant increase in microplastic levels in human brains between 1997 and 2024, with polyethylene accounting for 75% of the particles, potentially linking increased plastic production to neurological health impacts.

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Increased Microplastic Levels Found in Human Brains

A new study reveals a dramatic increase in micro- and nanoplastic levels in human brains and livers between 2016 and 2024, with polyethylene being the most prevalent type, prompting concerns about health impacts.

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Increased Microplastic Levels Found in Human Brain Tissue

A US study found significantly higher levels of nano- and microplastics in the liver and brain tissues of deceased individuals in 2024 than in 2016, with brain tissue showing the highest concentration (up to 30 times higher than in the liver or kidney).

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Santorini Earthquake Swarm Forces Evacuation of Over 6,000 Residents

More than 6,000 residents have evacuated the Greek island of Santorini following hundreds of earthquakes, the strongest measuring 4.9, prompting authorities to add flights to Athens and close schools as seismic activity is expected to continue for weeks.

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Widespread Fraud Delays Alzheimer's Cure

Investigative journalist Charles Piller's book, "Doctored," exposes widespread fraud in Alzheimer's research, revealing fabricated results, manipulated images, and regulatory failures costing hundreds of millions of dollars and delaying potential cures; the cases of Lesné and Ashe, and Cassava Scien...

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Top 10 Methane Hotspots Emit 28.8 Million Tonnes Annually

A new study identifies the world's top 10 methane hotspots, emitting 28.8 million tonnes annually, with South Sudan's Sudd wetlands as the largest source (4.5 million tonnes), highlighting the urgent need for emission reduction strategies.

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Santorini Earthquake Swarm Forces Mass Exodus

A twelve-day earthquake swarm northeast of Santorini has caused thousands of the island's 16,000 residents to flee due to fears of a major earthquake, volcanic eruption from the underwater Kolumbos volcano, or tsunami, prompting emergency evacuations via sea and air.

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Santorini Earthquake Swarm Prompts Mass Evacuation

A twelve-day earthquake swarm northeast of Santorini, Greece, has prompted thousands to flee, raising concerns about a major earthquake, volcanic eruption (Kolumbos volcano), and tsunami; experts acknowledge the unpredictability of the situation.

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Santorini Earthquake Swarm Prompts Evacuations

A series of over 200 earthquakes, with magnitudes up to 4.9, hit Santorini and nearby islands since the weekend, prompting evacuations due to fears of a larger quake; authorities closed schools and deployed emergency crews.

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Santorini Earthquake Fears Prompt Mass Evacuation

Following hundreds of tremors and a 4.9 magnitude earthquake near Santorini, approximately one-third of the island's 16,000 residents evacuated, prompting authorities to deploy rescue teams, close schools, and issue safety guidelines.

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