Tag #Science

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Shark Spy Tech Monitors Great White Sharks off Cape Cod

Researchers are using camera tags to track great white sharks off Cape Cod to understand their behavior near beaches and interactions with fishermen, with peak activity in July, August, and September.

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Life Below Water
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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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Climate Action
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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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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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Good Health and Well-being
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AI Expert Warns of Dangers of Over-Reliance on AI Systems

Melanie Mitchell, an AI expert, warns of the dangers of over-reliance on AI systems due to their limitations in reasoning, vulnerability to manipulation, and lack of transparency, highlighting the need for greater regulation and open-source development.

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Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
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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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Climate Action
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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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Good Health and Well-being
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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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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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FDA Clears Lumipulse Blood Test for Early Alzheimer's Detection

The FDA cleared Lumipulse, a blood test detecting Alzheimer's amyloid plaques in symptomatic adults over 55, improving early diagnosis and access to new treatments, potentially reducing reliance on expensive and invasive procedures.

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Good Health and Well-being
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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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Good Health and Well-being
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Santorini's Underwater Volcano: Assessing the Risk of a Major Eruption

Santorini's underwater volcano, responsible for the island's creation, poses a significant risk; recent earthquakes prompted evacuations, leading scientists to utilize robotic submersibles to study the volcano's hydrothermal vents and potential for a major eruption.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities

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