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Soviet Venus Probe Set to Re-enter Earth's Atmosphere

A Soviet-era Venus probe, Cosmos 482, launched in March 1972, is predicted to fall back to Earth between 10 p.m. ET Friday and 6:30 a.m. ET Saturday, posing minimal risk due to its heat shield designed for Venus's dense atmosphere.

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DOD Revokes $6.7 Million Grant for Infant Heart-Defect Device

Cornell University professor James Antaki's $6.7 million grant for his infant heart-defect device, PediaFlow, was unexpectedly revoked by the Department of Defense on April 8th, jeopardizing three decades of research and potentially delaying a life-saving technology.

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Shingles Vaccine Linked to Reduced Heart Disease Risk in Large Study

A South Korean study of over 1.2 million people aged 50+ revealed a 23% lower risk of heart disease in those who received the shingles vaccine, with benefits exceeding expectations, particularly in men under 60 and those with unhealthy lifestyles; further research is needed to confirm these findings...

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Soviet Venus Probe Cosmos 482 Set to Re-enter Earth's Atmosphere

A Soviet-era Venus probe, Cosmos 482, launched in March 1972, is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere between Friday night and early Saturday morning; experts believe the probe's heat shield will likely ensure its intact re-entry, posing minimal risk to people on the ground.

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Global Banana Crisis: TR4 Fungus Threatens 80% of Production

The global banana industry faces a potential collapse due to Tropical Race 4 (TR4), a soil-borne fungus threatening 80 percent of Cavendish banana production, mirroring the past devastation of Panama disease on the Gros Michel cultivar.

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Zero Hunger
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Ground Subsidence Threatens Major US Cities

A study by Columbia Climate School finds that groundwater extraction, geological processes, and building weight are causing 25 of the 28 largest U.S. cities to sink at varying rates, affecting over 34 million people and potentially damaging infrastructure.

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Shingles Vaccine Linked to 23% Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk

A South Korean study of over 1.2 million people found that the shingles vaccine reduced the risk of cardiovascular disease by 23%, particularly within eight years of vaccination and even among those with unhealthy lifestyles, suggesting a broader role for vaccination in long-term health.

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Fijian Ocean Expedition Reveals Thriving Ecosystems

A National Geographic Pristine Seas expedition, led by Dr. Keiron Fraser, is exploring largely unexplored Fijian waters, with Charlene Erasito, a 30-year-old Rotuman PhD student, as the only female Pacific Islander aboard; initial findings reveal diverse and healthy ecosystems.

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Life Below Water
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U.S. Brain Drain: Top Scientists Seek Opportunities Abroad Amidst Funding Freezes

Due to funding freezes, research restrictions, and a perceived lack of autonomy, top U.S. scientists from institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, NIH, and the National Cancer Institute are considering leaving the country, prompting a 5- to 10-fold increase in inquiries to institutions in Canada and ...

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NIH Freezes International Research Funding Amidst Transparency and Security Concerns

The NIH, citing transparency concerns and national security risks, has frozen payments to international research groups, jeopardizing hundreds of millions of dollars in cancer, viral infection, and genetics research, with projects across the globe now on hold.

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Trump's Assault on US Universities Sparks Global Academic Freedom Concerns

US President Donald Trump's attacks on US universities, threatening funding cuts and criticizing research in areas like climate change and social sciences, are causing global concern about academic freedom, leading to researchers leaving the US and data rescue efforts.

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Miyawaki Forest Planted in Nezahualcóyotl to Combat Urban Heat Island Effect

On May 6th, volunteers planted a 600-square-meter Miyawaki method forest in Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico, using 1,500 native plants across 25 species to combat the urban heat island effect and restore biodiversity in this densely populated municipality, mirroring Japan's post-WWII environmental recovery.

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