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China to Develop Child-Specific COVID-19 Antibodies

Dr. Zhong Nanshan announced his team is developing COVID-19 antibodies for children under 5 due to insufficient research and safety data on current treatments; COVID-19 positivity rates have increased from 7.5 percent to 16.2 percent in outpatient cases between March 31 and May 4, underscoring the u...

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British Special Forces Set New Everest Speed Record, Sparking Safety Debate

A British special forces team achieved a record-breaking seven-day ascent of Mount Everest, utilizing xenon gas to mitigate altitude sickness, sparking debate about safety and ethical implications within the mountaineering community, while reducing environmental impact.

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Reduced Inequality
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Unmanageable Sea Level Rise Projected This Century

A new study warns that even if the 1.5C global warming target is met, sea levels will rise unmanageably this century, threatening 230 million people, with England's Fens and Humberside particularly vulnerable unless coastal defenses are strengthened; however, continued use of fossil fuels could lead...

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Blood and Urine Markers Reveal Ultra-Processed Food Consumption

A study published in PLOS Medicine identified 28 blood and 33 urine markers that reliably predict ultra-processed food consumption, offering a novel way to assess their health impact and paving the way for improved dietary guidelines and public health strategies.

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iPSC-Based Therapies Show Promise in Treating Diabetes and Parkinson's Disease

Recent studies show iPSC-derived cells successfully treated diabetes and Parkinson's disease in small clinical trials, offering hope for regenerative medicine, although challenges in cost and scalability remain.

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Higher-Normal Sodium Levels Linked to Increased Hypertension and Heart Failure Risk

A Bar-Ilan University study of 407,000 healthy adults found a 13% higher hypertension risk and a 20% higher heart failure risk for those with sodium levels of 140-142 mmol/L, suggesting that adequate hydration is crucial for cardiovascular health and challenging existing understandings of normal sod...

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China's COVID-19 Positivity Rate Rises, Prompting Call for Heightened Prevention Efforts"

China's COVID-19 positivity rate among outpatient and emergency influenza-like illness cases rose from 7.5 percent to 16.2 percent between March 31 and May 4, prompting leading respiratory disease expert Zhong Nanshan to call for increased prevention and treatment efforts, particularly for seniors, ...

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Economic Pressures and Environmental Threats Cause Decline in Saxony-Anhalt Bee Colonies

The number of bee colonies in Saxony-Anhalt decreased by 877 in 2024 to 26,777 due to economic pressure from increased imports of Ukrainian honey, despite a record-high 3,482 beekeepers; climate change and agricultural practices also threaten bee populations and food sources.

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Life on Land
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UK's COVID-19 Response: A Bus Ride to a Million Lives Saved, but Future Threats Loom

A chance meeting between two epidemiologists on a London bus spurred the rapid development of dexamethasone, a life-saving COVID-19 treatment, showcasing the UK's scientific capabilities and its crucial role in the global pandemic response, but also highlighting the need for increased investment in ...

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Brainwave Test Leads to Conviction in Indian Poisoning Case

In 2008, Aditi Sharma, 24, was convicted in India of poisoning her fiancé based primarily on a controversial brainwave test (BEOS) despite her denial and lack of physical evidence; the test's reliability is questioned, highlighting ethical and legal concerns about neurotechnology in criminal justice...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Major Solar Flare Disrupts Communications; Underscores Solar Storm Risks

A massive solar flare, the largest of 2024, occurred three hours ago, disrupting GPS systems and radio communications in some areas, demonstrating the potential impact of solar storms on global infrastructure during the current solar cycle's peak activity.

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Climate Change Intensified NSW Mid North Coast Floods: Rapid Attribution Study

ClimaMeter's rapid attribution study found that the NSW Mid North Coast floods, particularly around Taree, were up to 15 percent wetter and 0.75 degrees warmer due to human-induced climate change, highlighting the need for adaptation, although concerns were raised about the speed of analysis.

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