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515-Mile-Long 'Megaflash' of Lightning Sets a New World Record, Spanning Eastern Texas to West-Central Missouri

47% Center coverage: 34 sources

In October 2017, lightning stretched across multiple Great Plains states, and a weather satellite captured the event See the Story

Flu, COVID may 'wake up' dormant cancer cells, new study finds

52% Center coverage: 19 sources

Respiratory viruses, such as the flu and COVID-19, may be able to “wake up” dormant cancer cells in patients who have a history of cancer, according to a new study. Coronavirus · United States See the Story

New giant stick insect species is Australia's heaviest, scientists say

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In a remote rainforest in Australia, home to deadly snakes, spiders and creepy-crawlies, scientists have discovered a new species of stick insect they believe is the heaviest ever found in the country.Animals · Australia See the Story

E. Coli Genome Has Been Remade with 101,000 Changes to Its DNA

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The recoded bacterium uses only 57 of the 64 possible genetic codes, freeing up seven to be used for different purposesTechnology See the Story

Ageing in the brain may be caused by a breakdown in protein production

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The discovery that brain ageing may be driven by jammed-up protein factories could lead to better ways to help us stay sharp as we get older Read Article

Vagus Nerve Stimulation Receives US Approval to Treat Arthritis

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill-sized device for treating rheumatoid arthritis, marking the first time the therapy has been approved for an autoimmune conditionFDA · United States See the Story

Critics of de-extinction research hit by mystery smear campaign

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Several researchers who have been critical of Colossal Biosciences’ plans to revive extinct animals say they have been targeted by online articles trying to discredit themFrance · France See the Story

US Says CO2 Emissions Aren’t Harmful – Climate Science Shows Otherwise

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The Trump administration is attempting to argue that greenhouses gases don’t endanger people to reverse regulations limiting these harmful emissions – climate scientists are pushing backLee Zeldin · United States See the Story

Artificial Sweetener Could Impact Cancer Treatment

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Medical Watch Digest For July 31 Artificial sweetener could impact cancer treatment A new concern about artificial sweeteners. One type of artificial sweetener, sours the effects of cancer treatment. Sucralose alters the gut microbiome, making immunotherapy less potent. Immunotherapy kicks the body's own immune system into gear to fight cancer. University of Pittsburgh immunologists urge cancer patients undergoing immunotherapy to stop using art…Health · United States See the Story

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