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The research team has published new results from the MOSAiC project. Photosynthesis occurs in nature even under very low light conditions, according to a global study focused on Arctic microalgae growth following the polar night. This research was conducted during the MOSAiC expedition near the 88° northern latitude. Findings indicate that microalgae are capable of accumulating biomass through photosynthesis by late March, even in these extreme northern regions.

Photosynthesis Thrives in the Arctic Dark: New Research Breaks Light Limits

Using snail shells, Dr. Hong Yan’s team reconstructed the intense “7.20” rainstorm in Zhengzhou, suggesting that such extreme weather events might become more common with global warming. In July 2021, Zhengzhou, central China was battered by an extreme rainstorm (then named “7.20” super rainstorm). Local daily precipitation...

“Once in a Millennium” – Scientists Shed New Light on Unusual Super Rainstorm in China

New research challenges current thinking on the ocean’s role in storing carbon. A new MIT study challenges previous understanding of the ocean’s role in climate change by demonstrating that weaker oceanic circulation might not decrease, but instead increase atmospheric CO2 levels. This finding arises from the interaction of various oceanic components like iron, ligands, and microorganisms, which together may lead to an unexpected rise in CO2 if ocean circulation diminishes.

Iron Twist: Slower Ocean Currents Could Unexpectedly Accelerate Climate Warming

Planet’s wild orbit offers clues to how such large, hot planets take shape. A team of astronomers has discovered a juvenile planet, TIC 241249530 b, which is transitioning into a hot Jupiter. This planet, in a unique eccentric and retrograde orbit, is a key to understanding the dynamic processes that transform distant, icy giants into blazing, star-hugging worlds.

Hot Jupiter Rising: A Planet’s Remarkable Transformation

NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft has provided groundbreaking data from near the edge of the solar system, revealing the cosmic optical background—the faint glow left by billions of galaxies since the Big Bang. This study, which meticulously subtracts interference from cosmic dust and other sources, confirms the lingering light...

From the Edge of the Solar System: NASA’s New Horizons Reveals the Universe’s True Glow

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It's been eight years since beloved former child star and Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke died from sepsis (a ruptured intestine) at only 69 in 2016. She was also the recipient of two Golden Globes, three Emmys, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In the 1960s, she was the star of her own TV sitcom. In the mid-1980s, she served as President of the Screen Actors Guild. Through it all, she was married four times (including once to actor John Austin), had three sons, and never stopped acting. This is her tragic yet triumphant story.

In Memory of Former Child Star and Oscar-winning Actress Patty Duke: 8 Years After Her Tragic Death

A new study has settled a prolonged dispute within the medical community by showing that mutations associated with clonal hematopoiesis heighten the risk of atherosclerosis in affected individuals. In addition to the established risk factors for cardiovascular disease—such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, smoking, and lack of...

Scientists Discover “Completely Different” New Risk Factor for Heart Disease

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Purdue University’s Dan Chavas uses computer models to study how geographic changes, such as flattening mountains or altering sea surfaces, could influence tornado occurrences in North America, providing insights into the climatic factors driving severe weather. During the warmer months in the Midwest, studying the sky for signs of...

Why Does the U.S. Have So Many Tornadoes? New Research Challenges 50-Year-Old Assumptions

Salem, OH

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Kentucky State

Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

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Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

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Stanley, ID

Burning for weeks, the Wapiti and Middle Fork Complex fires have charred tens of thousands of acres. In late July 2024, a lightning strike started the Wapiti fire in Idaho, which expanded to over 100,000 acres by early September due to worsening conditions. A temperature inversion initially helped suppress the fire, but once lifted, the fire intensified, leading to the closure of national forests and highways, and evacuation orders around Stanley. By September, red flag warnings predicted further escalation due to adverse weather conditions.

Idaho’s Fiery Fury: Wapiti Wildfire Spreads Unchecked

Denver, CO

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An opinion piece appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA this week illustrates why the drug problem among people experiencing homelessness in Denver may be so severe. It's because many homeless people aren't addicted to just one drug, but two, according to the viewpoint's author, Benjamin A. Howell of Yale School of Medicine and colleagues.

Fentanyl-meth combo ravages homeless in Denver, so why aren't there better treatments?

Invasive peach blossom jellyfish, originating from China, have proliferated across British Columbia’s freshwater bodies, with sightings expected to escalate due to climate change. Researchers at UBC highlight that these creatures, which are clones, pose potential risks to native species by outcompeting them. An invasive, freshwater jellyfish is popping up...

Mysterious Clones: Invasive Jellyfish From China Alarm British Columbia Researchers

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(MA) Meet Angel August, a small Yorkie and Chihuahua mix pup who could really use your help moving...into your house! Angel recently came into Great Dog Rescue New England's care after an unexpected tragedy. Although she has been an owned pup her whole life, sadly Angel's owner passed away. Now safely in rescue care, Angel is patiently waiting for the next chapter of her life to begin. Will you help her write it?

Little Yorkshire Terrier Who Lost Her Owner Now Looking For Love

Colorado State

They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

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There are many complex and nuanced reasons why people might get back together with an ex. Taking an ex-partner back is a big decision that's not to be taken lightly but sometimes the decision is in the stars. Some zodiac signs are even known for potentially getting back with their exes more than others. Let's see which 4 are the most likely and dive in why.

4 Zodiac Signs That Always Go Back to Their Exes

A study reveals that higher PFAS levels during pregnancy correlate with greater weight and body fat at age 50, emphasizing the importance of reducing exposure to these harmful chemicals during pregnancy for long-term health benefits. Women with higher levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during pregnancy may experience long-term...

Exposure to Chemicals in Everyday Products During Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Obesity, Heart Disease Later in Life

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Impact Vaporization: How Tiny Meteorites Breathe Life Into the Moon’s Atmosphere

The barely-there lunar atmosphere is likely the product of meteorite impacts over billions of years. Scientists at MIT and the University of Chicago have discovered that...

Impact Vaporization: How Tiny Meteorites Breathe Life Into the Moon’s Atmosphere

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