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Alabama Grandmother Sets Record with Genetically Modified Pig Kidney

Towana Looney, an Alabama grandmother, has survived for over two months with a genetically modified pig kidney, exceeding previous records in xenotransplantation and offering hope for addressing the organ shortage; however, larger studies are needed to confirm long-term efficacy and address ethical ...

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FDA Approves First New Pain Reliever in Over Two Decades

The FDA approved Journavx (suztrigine), a new non-opioid pain reliever, offering a safer alternative to opioids; clinical trials showed effectiveness in reducing post-surgical pain, but further research is needed for chronic pain.

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100-Meter Asteroid Triggers Global Planetary Defense Protocols

A 100-meter-wide asteroid, 2024 YR4, discovered on December 27, 2023, has a 1.3% chance of impacting Earth on December 22, 2032, triggering global planetary defense protocols for the first time for an asteroid of this size; international collaborations are monitoring and planning potential mitigatio...

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Ancient Lead Pollution in the Aegean: 5,200-Year Record of Human Impact

A research team discovered the oldest recorded anthropogenic lead pollution in Philippi Wetlands (5,200 years ago) and the first large-scale ancient maritime lead pollution in the Aegean Sea (2,150 years ago), linking these findings to ancient Greek and Roman resource exploitation and societal chang...

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Life Below Water
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Ancient Supercontinents Found Deep Within Earth's Mantle

New research using seismic wave attenuation analysis reveals two enormous supercontinents buried deep within Earth's mantle, challenging previous assumptions about the mantle's consistency and composition; these structures may be ancient anchors influencing plate tectonics and potentially the source...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Newly Discovered Asteroid 2024 YR4 Poses Low but Significant Risk of Earth Impact in 2032

Asteroid 2024 YR4, discovered December 27, 2023, has a 1.2% chance of impacting Earth on December 22, 2032, according to NASA and ESA; international collaborations are monitoring and strategizing.

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FDA Approves First New Painkiller in Over Two Decades

The FDA approved Journavx (suztrigine), a new non-opioid pain reliever, offering a safer alternative to opioids; clinical trials showed effectiveness in reducing post-surgical pain, though further research on chronic pain is needed.

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India Doubles Tiger Population in Over a Decade

India's tiger population doubled from 1,706 in 2010 to 3,682 in 2022 due to effective conservation efforts, including anti-poaching measures, habitat protection, and community engagement, offering lessons for other countries.

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Life on Land
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Higher Microplastic Levels Found in Placentas from Premature Births

A study found significantly higher microplastic levels (203 µg/g vs. 130 µg/g) in placentas from premature (34 weeks) compared to full-term (37.2 weeks) births in Houston, suggesting a potential link between microplastic exposure and premature birth, a leading cause of infant mortality worldwide.

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Ancient Mantle 'Supercontinents' Challenge Earth's Convection Models

New research using seismic wave data reveals two massive, unmixed "supercontinents" in Earth's mantle, beneath Africa and the Pacific Ocean, challenging previous models and suggesting they are significantly older and more stable than thought, influencing mantle activity and plate tectonics.

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mRNA Cancer Vaccines: Promising Trials, but No Approvals Yet

Despite initial hopes after the success of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, no mRNA cancer vaccines have received approval yet; however, several are in clinical trials, showing potential for personalized cancer treatments but facing significant hurdles.

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World's Oldest Man Highlights Urgent Need for Longevity Society

111-year-old John Tinniswood, the world's oldest man, highlights a dramatic rise in human lifespan, necessitating societal changes to support healthy aging in a world where centenarians are increasingly common.

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