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Heatwaves · France

European heatwave caused 2,300 deaths, scientists estimate

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Around 2,300 people died of heat-related causes across 12 European cities during the severe heatwave that ended last week, according to a scientific analysis.See the Story

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Giant, Flightless Bird Is Next Target for De-Extinction Company Colossal Biosciences

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By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — A species of huge, flightless bird that once inhabited New Zealand disappeared around 600 years ago, shortly after human settlers first arrived on the country’s two main islands. Now, a Texas-based biotech company says it has a plan to bring it back. Genetic engineering startup Colossal Biosciences has added the South Island giant moa — a powerful, long-necked species that stood 10 feet (3 meters) tall and may have kic…See the Story

Science · Kenya

After Quitting Antidepressants, some People Suffer Surprising, Lingering Symptoms

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Phillipa Munari started antidepressants in 2003. Her doctor recommended one, she said, after she complained of feeling tired. She didn’t think it helped, but she kept taking it anyway. When she decided to stop taking the drug 10 years later, her doctor helped her taper off it.At first, this went fine.“And then, six to nine months later, I started feeling horrible,” she said. “I had nerve pain. My neck and shoulders were sore all the time. My anx…Science See the Story

Climate-Induced Migration in the Global South: an in Depth Analysis

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Scientists predict ongoing global climate change to trigger adverse events affecting about 143 million people in the Global South by 2050, leading to various forms of migration and mobility. While existing literature extensively examines climate-induced migration, there is a lack of studies considering the compounding impacts of multiple climate hazards on migration, mobility, and immobility. To address this gap, we conducted a systematic litera…Climate Change · Australia See the Story

Genetically Modified Herpes Virus Shows Promise Against Advanced Melanoma

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The herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which affects almost two-thirds of the world's population and is generally associated with oral herpes, may cause painful cold sores or fever blisters around the mouth.Cancer · United States See the Story

The truth about ivermectin’s supposed health benefits

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Interest in the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin skyrocketed during the covid-19 pandemic, but evidence for many of its supposed health claims are lackingPandemic See the Story

Geoengineering could avoid climate tipping points, but not if we delay

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Putting aerosols in the stratosphere to reflect sunlight could prevent the shutdown of key ocean currents, but only if it is done soon, a computer model suggestsClimate Change See the Story

Quantum Battery Device Lasts Much Longer than Previous Demonstrations

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Researchers from RMIT University and CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, have unveiled a method to significantly extend the lifetime of quantum batteries—1,000 times longer than previous demonstrations.Startups · Melbourne See the Story

AI Chatbots Are Not Safe Replacements for Therapists, Research Says

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Should AI chatbots replace your therapist? New research says "no." The new study exposes the dangerous flaws in using artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for mental health support. For the first time, the researchers evaluated these AI systems against clinical standards for therapists.Artificial Intelligence See the Story

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European heatwave caused 2,300 deaths, scientists estimate

Giant, Flightless Bird Is Next Target for De-Extinction Company Colossal Biosciences

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Robotic surgery hits 'milestone' with autonomous gallbladder removal

Robotic surgery hits 'milestone' with autonomous gallbladder removal

After Quitting Antidepressants, some People Suffer Surprising, Lingering Symptoms

Climate-Induced Migration in the Global South: an in Depth Analysis

Genetically Modified Herpes Virus Shows Promise Against Advanced Melanoma

The truth about ivermectin’s supposed health benefits

Geoengineering could avoid climate tipping points, but not if we delay

Quantum Battery Device Lasts Much Longer than Previous Demonstrations

AI Chatbots Are Not Safe Replacements for Therapists, Research Says

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