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Basking Sharks Found Thriving Near Dutch Wind Farm

DNA analysis reveals five shark and ray species, including the basking shark, thriving near the Hollandse Kust Zuid wind farm off the Dutch coast, challenging concerns about wind farm impacts on marine life.

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Climate Change: 80% of Children Born in 2020 to Face Unprecedented Heatwaves

A new study shows that 80% of children born in 2020 will experience unprecedented heatwaves due to climate change, compared to 16% born in 1960, highlighting the disproportionate impact on future generations and the potential effectiveness of climate action.

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Genetic Adaptations of Jeju's Haenyeo Free-Divers Offer Clues to Blood Pressure Treatments

A study of the Haenyeo women of Jeju Island, South Korea, who free-dive for seafood, revealed unique genetic adaptations associated with lower blood pressure and potentially cold/pain tolerance, offering potential insights for treating blood pressure disorders; however, this tradition is dying out, ...

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EU Offers €500 Million to Attract Scientists Amidst US Research Funding Crisis

The European Commission announced a €500 million initiative to attract scientists, particularly from the US, where funding for research is facing challenges and political pressure, as evidenced by Harvard University's recent conflict with the Department of Education.

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T. Rex Ancestors Migrated from Asia, Study Finds

A new study uses mathematical modeling and fossil evidence to conclude that Tyrannosaurus rex ancestors migrated from Asia to North America across the Bering Strait around 70 million years ago, experiencing a size increase linked to cooler climates and the extinction of competing predators.

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Houston NWS Office Faces Critical Staffing Shortages Ahead of Hurricane Season

Three Texas House Democrats warned NOAA of critical staffing shortages at the Houston-Galveston National Weather Service office, lacking all management, increasing risks during hurricane season, after rounds of layoffs and retirements under the Trump administration.

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Deep Ocean Exploration: 99.999% Unseen

A new study reveals that humans have only explored less than 0.001% of the deep ocean floor, an area smaller than Rhode Island, primarily near the U.S., Japan, and New Zealand, highlighting the vast unknown and the need for further exploration.

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NOAA's WoFS Provides Two-Hour Tornado Warning, Raising Questions About Optimal Lead Time

NOAA's new Warn-on-Forecast System (WoFS) provided nearly two hours of warning before an EF-3 tornado hit Carter County, Missouri in March, likely saving lives; however, research suggests that lead times beyond 30-34 minutes may reduce the sense of urgency.

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Haenyeo Divers' Unique Genes Reveal Potential for Blood Pressure Treatments

A study published in Cell Reports reveals that the Haenyeo, a community of female free divers from Jeju Island, South Korea, possess unique genetic adaptations that allow them to dive for extended periods, potentially leading to new treatments for blood pressure disorders.

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Gene Editing Trial Leads to Remission in Young Colon Cancer Patient

23-year-old Emma Dimery was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer but achieved remission through a gene-editing clinical trial at the University of Minnesota after other treatments failed, highlighting a potential breakthrough in cancer treatment and the increasing rates of early-onset colon cancer in...

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Diet Significantly Impacts Timing of First Menstrual Cycle

A study of over 7,500 children found that eating an inflammatory diet increased the risk of early menstruation by 15%, while a healthy diet decreased it by 8%, suggesting a significant link between diet and the onset of menstruation, even independent of body mass index and with implications for long...

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FAA Approves 25 SpaceX Starship Launches Annually

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved SpaceX to launch its Starship rocket up to 25 times yearly from its Boca Chica facility, a significant increase from the previous limit of five, boosting its testing schedule for NASA's moon mission and potential private Mars missions.

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