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Study Links Specific Genes to Brain Structural Changes in Dyslexia
Researchers using data from over a million people identified specific DNA mutations associated with dyslexia, revealing lower brain volume in speech and movement areas and higher volume in visual areas; this could lead to earlier diagnosis and targeted interventions.
Study Links Specific Genes to Brain Structural Changes in Dyslexia
Researchers using data from over a million people identified specific DNA mutations associated with dyslexia, revealing lower brain volume in speech and movement areas and higher volume in visual areas; this could lead to earlier diagnosis and targeted interventions.
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Successful Pig Kidney Transplant Offers Hope for Organ Failure Patients
Towana Looney, a 53-year-old from Alabama, received a life-saving gene-edited pig kidney transplant at NYU Langone on November 25th, marking a significant advancement in xenotransplantation and offering hope for the 90,000+ on the US kidney transplant waiting list.
Successful Pig Kidney Transplant Offers Hope for Organ Failure Patients
Towana Looney, a 53-year-old from Alabama, received a life-saving gene-edited pig kidney transplant at NYU Langone on November 25th, marking a significant advancement in xenotransplantation and offering hope for the 90,000+ on the US kidney transplant waiting list.
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IPBES Report: Fragmented Approach to Biodiversity Loss Costs Trillions
An IPBES report reveals that current approaches to biodiversity loss are fragmented and ineffective, costing at least USD 10-25 trillion annually, while integrated solutions offer co-benefits across biodiversity, water, food, health, and climate change.
IPBES Report: Fragmented Approach to Biodiversity Loss Costs Trillions
An IPBES report reveals that current approaches to biodiversity loss are fragmented and ineffective, costing at least USD 10-25 trillion annually, while integrated solutions offer co-benefits across biodiversity, water, food, health, and climate change.
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OECD Study Reveals Wide Disparities in Adult Skills Across Europe
An OECD study of 160,000 adults in 31 countries reveals Finland, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands lead in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving, while Portugal, Poland, Italy, and Lithuania lag; higher numeracy correlates with better employment, income, health, and life satisfaction.
OECD Study Reveals Wide Disparities in Adult Skills Across Europe
An OECD study of 160,000 adults in 31 countries reveals Finland, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands lead in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving, while Portugal, Poland, Italy, and Lithuania lag; higher numeracy correlates with better employment, income, health, and life satisfaction.
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Air Pollution Linked to Increased Mental Illness Hospital Admissions in Scotland
A Scottish study of 202,237 people found a link between increased exposure to nitrogen dioxide and higher hospital admissions for mental illnesses and behavioral disorders, suggesting that stricter environmental regulations could significantly reduce the burden on healthcare.
Air Pollution Linked to Increased Mental Illness Hospital Admissions in Scotland
A Scottish study of 202,237 people found a link between increased exposure to nitrogen dioxide and higher hospital admissions for mental illnesses and behavioral disorders, suggesting that stricter environmental regulations could significantly reduce the burden on healthcare.
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Youth-Led Tech Tackles Global Challenges
CNN's "Tech for Good" showcased youth-led innovations: coral restoration devices, AI-powered rocket recovery, and AI-powered shark detection, addressing reef degradation, sustainable space travel, and human-wildlife conflict.
Youth-Led Tech Tackles Global Challenges
CNN's "Tech for Good" showcased youth-led innovations: coral restoration devices, AI-powered rocket recovery, and AI-powered shark detection, addressing reef degradation, sustainable space travel, and human-wildlife conflict.
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Partial Solar Eclipse on March 29, 2025
A partial solar eclipse will occur on March 29, 2025, with maximum visibility in the northeastern U.S. and Canada, offering an eclipsed sunrise, and up to 94% of the sun covered in some areas, while other areas such as Europe and northwest Africa will also be able to view it.
Partial Solar Eclipse on March 29, 2025
A partial solar eclipse will occur on March 29, 2025, with maximum visibility in the northeastern U.S. and Canada, offering an eclipsed sunrise, and up to 94% of the sun covered in some areas, while other areas such as Europe and northwest Africa will also be able to view it.
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Biodegradable Sponge Shows Promise in Removing Microplastics
Chinese scientists created a biodegradable sponge from squid bones and cotton that removed up to 99.9% of microplastics in lab tests, offering a potential solution to the escalating global microplastic pollution crisis.
Biodegradable Sponge Shows Promise in Removing Microplastics
Chinese scientists created a biodegradable sponge from squid bones and cotton that removed up to 99.9% of microplastics in lab tests, offering a potential solution to the escalating global microplastic pollution crisis.
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Climate Change Intensified Cyclone Chido to Category 4
Analysis by the Grantham Institute and Climate Central reveals human-caused climate change intensified Cyclone Chido to a Category 4 storm, increasing its destructive potential by 40% compared to pre-industrial levels and further increasing its likelihood by 26% in a world 2.6 degrees Celsius warmer...
Climate Change Intensified Cyclone Chido to Category 4
Analysis by the Grantham Institute and Climate Central reveals human-caused climate change intensified Cyclone Chido to a Category 4 storm, increasing its destructive potential by 40% compared to pre-industrial levels and further increasing its likelihood by 26% in a world 2.6 degrees Celsius warmer...
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Gold-Adorned Mummies Unearthed in Egypt
A team of archaeologists unearthed 13 ancient Egyptian mummies adorned with gold tongues and fingernails, along with other artifacts, in 2,000-year-old tombs at the Al-Bahnasa archaeological site in Egypt's Minya governate, shedding light on Ptolemaic-era religious customs.
Gold-Adorned Mummies Unearthed in Egypt
A team of archaeologists unearthed 13 ancient Egyptian mummies adorned with gold tongues and fingernails, along with other artifacts, in 2,000-year-old tombs at the Al-Bahnasa archaeological site in Egypt's Minya governate, shedding light on Ptolemaic-era religious customs.
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Stimulant Medications Most Effective for Adult ADHD, Study Finds
A new study of nearly 15,000 adults with ADHD found that stimulant medications and atomoxetine were more effective than placebos at reducing core symptoms over 12 weeks, while non-pharmacological treatments showed mixed results, highlighting the need for further research into long-term effectiveness...
Stimulant Medications Most Effective for Adult ADHD, Study Finds
A new study of nearly 15,000 adults with ADHD found that stimulant medications and atomoxetine were more effective than placebos at reducing core symptoms over 12 weeks, while non-pharmacological treatments showed mixed results, highlighting the need for further research into long-term effectiveness...
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Biodegradable Sponge Shows Promise in Removing Microplastics from Water
A team of scientists from Wuhan University created a biodegradable sponge from squid bones and cotton that can remove up to 99.9% of microplastics from water, offering a promising solution to the escalating global microplastic pollution crisis.
Biodegradable Sponge Shows Promise in Removing Microplastics from Water
A team of scientists from Wuhan University created a biodegradable sponge from squid bones and cotton that can remove up to 99.9% of microplastics from water, offering a promising solution to the escalating global microplastic pollution crisis.
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40% Bias Score
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