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84% of Fire-Vulnerable Species Face Higher Risk by 2100
A University of Gothenburg-led study in Nature Climate Change finds that 84% of species vulnerable to wildfires will face heightened risk by century's end as climate change extends fire seasons and pu
Kennedy Pushes FDA to Reclassify Peptide Drugs
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Joe Rogan he expects FDA action within weeks to reclassify roughly 14 experimental peptide drugs so compounding pharmacies can sell them again, reversing a
FDA cancelation shuts down Kezar, sale to Aurinia
A sudden FDA cancellation of a critical trial‑design meeting left Kezar Life Sciences, which had secured a February agreement, unable to advance its autoimmune hepatitis therapy, prompting mass layoff
Artemis II to Reach Moon’s Far Side Monday
NASA’s Artemis II crew is set to fly over the Moon’s far side on Monday, extending human reach farther than any prior mission and preparing for the next phase of lunar exploration.
Brain cells boost glioblastoma; Maraviroc blocks CCR5
Canadian researchers identified that oligodendrocytes, a type of brain cell, actively support glioblastoma growth via CCR5 signaling, and showed that the approved HIV drug Maraviroc blocks this pathwa
Northern Ireland offers two weeks paid miscarriage leave
Northern Ireland has become the first UK region to grant women and their partners two weeks of paid leave after a miscarriage, a policy aimed at validating grief and easing emotional trauma.
Deforestation Linked to 28,000 Heat Deaths Yearly
New research published in Nature Climate Change finds that tropical deforestation contributes to roughly 28,000 heat-related deaths annually and exposes more than 300 million people to higher temperat
Study shows facts, not experience, shape AI governance
A large field experiment finds that workers’ direct experience with an algorithmic boss does not alter their views on AI in government, while exposure to expert information can markedly shift public s
NTU researchers develop 3D-printable hydrogel with
Researchers at **National Taiwan University (NTU)** have developed a groundbreaking 3D-printable hydrogel that mimics the adaptability of biological tissue, achieving a balance between strength and fl
Experts Urge Faster Coral Reef Science to Outpace Warming
An international team of 28 experts published a study in Nature Reviews Biodiversity calling for a major acceleration of coral assisted evolution research, warning that current scientific progress is
Lake Tanganyika Cichlids Evolved Cooperative Breeding 7 Times
A Kyoto University team found that cooperative breeding evolved independently at least seven times in Lake Tanganyika cichlids over roughly 4 million years, with predation pressure on smaller-bodied s
Study finds Australian university plagiarism at 57%
A 20‑year longitudinal study of Australian university students reveals that the proportion of those who admit any plagiarism has fallen from over 80% in 2004 to 57% in 2024, despite rising concerns ab
NASA chief: Alien search central to every mission
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said the search for alien life is 'inherent' to the agency's mission planning, making the case as the Artemis crew prepares for the first crewed lunar flyby since 197
Artemis 2 crew sees Orientale basin for first time
The four Artemis 2 astronauts are on day five of their 10-day lunar journey, roughly 215,000 miles from Earth, having captured the first human-eye view of the moon's Orientale basin and preparing to e
Bennu Sample Reveals Water Flowed in Restricted Channels
A team led by Mehmet Yesiltas at Stony Brook University performed nanoscale analysis of NASA's OSIRIS-REx Bennu sample, revealing that water flowed through the nascent asteroid in restricted channels
Artemis II to beat Apollo 13’s 248,655‑mile record
Artemis II, launched on April 1, will eclipse Earth’s farthest human distance, surpassing Apollo 13 by ~4,000 mi as it flies past the Moon, captures unprecedented far‑side views, and experiences a tot
How dinosaur science evolved in 50 years
Dinosaur science underwent a revolution starting 50 years ago, moving from speculative guesses to rigorous scientific methods to understand dinosaur behavior and physiology. Pioneering work by Robert
TESS Captures Full Optical Rise of AT 2019wey BH Binary
NASA’s TESS captured the full optical rise of black‑hole X‑ray binary AT 2019wey, delivering the highest‑time‑resolution observations of any such outburst, predating ZTF detection and supporting an in
NISAR Satellite Captures Mount St. Helens Through Clouds
The NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite captured a cloud-penetrating radar image of Washington's Mount St. Helens on November 10, 2025, showcasing the capabilities of the first dual-frequency radar mission.
Sugarcane Protein Powers Artificial Saliva for Teeth
Brazilian researchers at the University of São Paulo created an artificial saliva from a lab-modified sugarcane protein called CANECPI-5 that binds to tooth enamel and shields it from acid, offering a
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