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Partial Lunar Eclipse Visible in Parts of Germany on Friday Morning

A partial lunar eclipse will occur on Friday morning in Germany, beginning at 4:56 AM CET and becoming partially visible in the west around 6:00 AM, though the moon will set before the eclipse is complete; weather conditions will significantly impact visibility.

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theguardian.com
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Global Air Pollution Crisis: Only Seven Nations Meet WHO Standards

A 2024 report by IQAir found that only seven countries met World Health Organization air quality guidelines, with many countries exceeding limits by tenfold or more, highlighting a global health crisis and significant inequalities in clean air access.

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Good Health and Well-being
forbes.com
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Federally Funded Basic Research: Crucial for Pandemic Preparedness

The rapid development of COVID-19 treatments and vaccines, such as remdesivir and mRNA vaccines, resulted from decades of federally funded basic research, primarily conducted by the NIH, which is now threatened by proposed funding cuts.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Air Pollution: Seven Million Premature Deaths Annually

Air pollution, primarily from burning fossil fuels, causes seven million premature deaths yearly and contributes significantly to global warming; the average monthly CO2 concentration in April 2019 was 413 ppm, sharply increased from pre-industrial levels.

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Climate Action
dailymail.co.uk
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Microplastics in Dementia Patients' Brains Linked to Microwave Use of Plastics

A new study links higher levels of microplastics in the brains of dementia patients to the use of plastic containers in microwaves, urging people to switch to safer alternatives like glass or stainless steel to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals and microplastics that may increase dementia risk an...

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Good Health and Well-being
repubblica.it
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Italian Renewable Energy Potential Sufficient for Decarbonization, Nuclear Power Unnecessary

A new report by the Network 100% Rinnovabili in Italy asserts that the country's wind and solar energy potential is sufficient to meet decarbonization goals, rendering nuclear energy unnecessary; this conclusion is supported by studies highlighting the seasonal synergy between solar and wind power, ...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
cbsnews.com
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NOAA Job Cuts Jeopardize Weather Forecasting and Public Safety

On February 27th, 2024, over 800 NOAA employees were fired as part of a federal cost-cutting initiative, raising concerns about the accuracy of weather forecasts and public safety due to reduced staff and operational shutdowns.

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Climate Action
elpais.com
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Frontiers of Knowledge Award Recognizes Seminal Research on Human Behavior

Five social psychologists won the Frontiers of Knowledge Award for their groundbreaking research on human behavior prediction and persuasion, impacting fields from public health to AI ethics, with models like the Theory of Planned Behavior and the Implicit Association Test used in over 2,000 studies...

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Quality Education
europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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China's Universities Need 'Three Musts and Two Changes' to Boost Innovation

China's universities face challenges in commercializing research and cultivating top talent, necessitating a 'three musts and two changes' approach to boost innovation, including creating a public transformation platform, fostering risk tolerance in state-owned enterprises, and reforming the educati...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Weight-Loss Drugs Linked to Tripled Depression Risk

A new study reveals that weight-loss drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Saxenda nearly triple the risk of depression in obese patients, alongside other medications including PPIs and beta-blockers, raising concerns about their widespread use and potential mental health effects.

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Good Health and Well-being
africa.chinadaily.com.cn
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Poyang Lake's Fishing Ban Fuels Birdwatching Boom

A fishing ban at Poyang Lake, China's largest freshwater lake, has resulted in a significant increase in migratory bird populations, boosting birdwatching tourism and creating new jobs, with species such as white-naped cranes increasing from over 100 in the 1980s to 3,600-4,000 today.

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Life on Land
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Misinformation Training Improves Fake News Detection, but Boosters Are Key

A study of over 11,000 participants found that misinformation training, particularly reviewing a short article, significantly improves fake news detection for up to a month; however, "booster" interventions are crucial for long-term impact.

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Quality Education

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