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Ocean Acidification: Coral Death's Paradoxical CO2 Absorption Effect

Ocean acidification, driven by increased atmospheric CO2, weakens coral skeletons, threatening marine life; however, a study suggests coral death might paradoxically increase the ocean's CO2 absorption by approximately 340 million tons annually, posing a critical paradox.

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Life Below Water
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CNRS Funding Proposal Sparks Debate on Human Sciences' Value

French chemist Bernard Meunier suggested removing human sciences from the CNRS to cut costs and improve researcher career incentives, reflecting biases against human sciences' perceived lack of universal validity and technological applications, despite the social conditioning within all scientific f...

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Reduced Inequality
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Earthquake Renovations Uncover Roman Theater in Sisak

During renovations of Sisak's town hall following the 2020 earthquakes, archaeologists unearthed a Roman theater's orchestra, a twenty-meter diameter semicircular structure, providing new insights into the city's ancient urbanism.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Weight-Loss Injections May Almost Halve Obesity-Related Cancer Risk

A study of 6,000 adults found that weight-loss injections, specifically GLP-1RAs, may reduce the risk of obesity-related cancers by almost 50%, a finding comparable to bariatric surgery; this discovery could lead to a new era of preventive cancer medicine.

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Good Health and Well-being
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UCSD Researcher's Work Threatened by Funding Cuts Under Trump Administration

Floor Broekgaarden, a researcher at UCSD, uses gravitational waves from colliding black holes to study the role of massive stars in the early universe; however, her research is threatened by potential funding cuts under the Trump administration's policies targeting universities with diversity initia...

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Quality Education
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80% of England's Peatlands are Degraded: New Map Reveals

A new map of England's peatlands shows that 80% are dry and degraded, releasing carbon into the atmosphere; the map, created using satellite imagery and AI, will help in restoration efforts.

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Climate Action
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Mars' UV Radiation Levels Comparable to Early Earth's

A new study, published in PNAS, reveals that Mars' UV radiation, measured by the Curiosity rover, is comparable to early Earth's levels, consisting of 80% UV-A, 15% UV-B, and 5% UV-C, with daily variations exceeding 30%, raising concerns about planetary protection in future missions.

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Life on Land
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LHC Transmutes Lead into Gold, Yielding Insights into Particle Physics

Scientists at CERN's Large Hadron Collider have successfully transmuted lead into gold, producing approximately 89,000 atoms per second, totaling 29 picograms between 2015 and 2018, advancing our understanding of particle physics and collider technology.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Paralyzed Patients Walk Again Thanks to 'Digital Bridge' Technology

A Swiss clinical trial uses a 'digital bridge' technology to restore movement in paralyzed patients by wirelessly connecting brain implants to spinal cord stimulators, enabling patients like Marta Carsteanu-Dombi, severely paralyzed after a bike accident, to walk again and showing unexpected nerve r...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Digital Bridge Restores Movement and Functions for Spinal Cord Injury Patients

Neuroscientists Courtine and Bloch's 'digital bridge' wirelessly transmits brain signals to bypass spinal cord injuries, restoring movement and functions like blood pressure and bladder control, offering hope for improved quality of life for paralyzed individuals and those with Parkinson's disease.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Rare Genetic Disorder Spoan Syndrome Discovered in Isolated Brazilian Town

Biologist Silvana Santos discovered Spoan syndrome, a previously unknown genetic disorder affecting the nervous system, in the isolated Brazilian town of Serrinha dos Pintos, where high rates of cousin marriage significantly increased its prevalence.

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Germany's Renewed Space Ambitions: A Moon Shot and Beyond

Germany is significantly increasing its investment in space exploration, aiming to send a German astronaut to the moon and reduce reliance on SpaceX. This renewed focus reflects broader European efforts to enhance space capabilities and global competition.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

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