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Bavarian Vegetable Production: Increased Yields Despite Farm Decline

Bavarian open-field vegetable cultivation saw increased yields (659,847 tons in 2024 vs 573,548 tons in 2012) and acreage (16,500 hectares vs 14,107 hectares), yet the number of farms dropped from 1,331 to 1,054, highlighting challenges in the sector.

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Zero Hunger
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Trump's Proposed Cuts Threaten Ocean Observing System

President Trump's proposed budget cuts threaten to eliminate the $43.5 million in federal funding for the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS), a network of 11 regional associations that provides real-time ocean data crucial for safe navigation, weather forecasting, and environmental monitoring.

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Light Physical Activity Significantly Reduces Cancer Risk: Oxford Study

A new Oxford University study using activity tracker data from 85,394 UK Biobank participants found that even light physical activity, such as walking 7,000 steps daily, reduces cancer risk by 11% compared to 5,000 steps, reaching 16% reduction at 9,000 steps, highlighting the importance of daily mo...

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Arctic World Archive Preserves Digital Data for Centuries

The Arctic World Archive in Norway's Spitsbergen archipelago safeguards digital data on film in a disused mine, preserving cultural heritage and vital information against technological obsolescence, climate change, and geopolitical risks.

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Reduced Inequality
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Erfurt Wildlife Project Shows Success in Boosting Hare and Partridge Populations

A German conservation project in Erfurt's agricultural region shows increased populations of hares (from 15 to 32 per sq km) and partridges (from 3 to 4 per sq km) between 2022 and 2025, achieved through predator control (125 foxes and 123 raccoons culled in 2024/25 via live traps) and the creation ...

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Life on Land
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Curie Institute Researcher Develops Novel Cancer Therapy Targeting Iron-Dependent Metastasis

Raphaël Rodriguez, a CNRS research director at the Curie Institute, discovered that metastatic cancer cells' high iron and copper ion demand makes them vulnerable to oxidation, leading to the development of a molecule inducing 'ferropoptosis', a novel therapeutic approach published in Nature.

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Extinction Crisis in Britain's Celtic Rainforests

Britain's Celtic rainforests face an extinction crisis; a survey shows only 22% of Welsh rainforests are in good condition due to pollution, fragmentation, and invasive species, exemplified by the loss of a 500-year-old oak and its rare lichen population in Eryri National Park.

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Thermal Receipts Pose Significant Health Risks

Thermal paper receipts, widely used in stores globally, contain harmful chemicals that can transfer to skin upon contact, posing health risks including cancer and infertility; experts recommend switching to digital receipts and urge global action to limit plastic production.

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Dietary Patterns Influence Menarche Age and Long-Term Health Risks

A study of 7,500 children found that girls with healthier diets experienced later menararche, while those with pro-inflammatory diets had earlier menstruation, linking diet to increased risks of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and breast cancer.

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Williams Syndrome: Extreme Friendliness and its Genetic Roots

Williams syndrome (WS), affecting 1 in 7,500, causes excessive friendliness towards strangers due to a deletion of 25-27 genes on chromosome 7, impacting brain development and potentially oxytocin levels; research explores GTF2I's role and potential clemastine treatment.

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Storm Chaser Encounters Delays, Highlights Unpredictability of Tornado Spotting

Despite encountering numerous roadblocks and delays, including severe traffic and road construction, a storm-chasing expedition with Raychel Sanner yielded stunning supercells but no tornadoes; however, subsequent chases with Jeff Anderson and Tom Bovasso resulted in observing tornadoes.

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FDA Clears First Blood Test for Alzheimer's Diagnosis

The FDA approved Fujirebio Diagnostics' blood test for Alzheimer's diagnosis in those over 55 with symptoms; the test measures plasma proteins pTau217 and β-amyloid 1-42, showing 91% accuracy for positive and 97% for negative results in a study of almost 500 patients, offering a less invasive diagno...

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