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The European Medicines Agency (EMA) rejected a license for an Alzheimer's treatment due to serious side effects outweighing benefits. [ more ]

Big water projects like Sites Reservoir and Delta tunnel may pose environmental and financial risks, destroying ecosystems while offering questionable benefits for a changing climate. [ more ]

Scientific collaborations may not be as equitable as portrayed, with researchers from lower-income countries facing challenges with limited resources. [ more ]

Increased immune cell activity in Merkel cell carcinoma tumors could predict treatment response and aid in developing targeted therapies. [ more ]

Women who had a mastectomy and kept their other breast did just as well as those who had a double mastectomy for breast cancer.

There is no survival advantage to having the other breast removed, according to a study of over 661,000 women with breast cancer.

For women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene variants, considering a double mastectomy may be beneficial due to increased cancer risk. [ more ]

Honeybees native to Japan use a unique defensive strategy of wing-slapping invading ants. [ more ]

The article discusses the use of MYOB Screenshots in the COPA v. Wright court filing, highlighting the transfer of Bitcoin-related assets and cross-examination on the origin of the screenshots. [ more ]

ISS orbital changes led to unique star trail photography challenge. [ more ]

Paris Olympics faced challenges with contamination to host marathon swimming and triathlon events in Seine River. [ more ]

Trees can absorb significant amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, potentially more than previously believed. [ more ]

Chimpanzees can potentially utter human words like 'mama,' shedding light on speech evolution. [ more ]

Scientists identified neurons in baby mice brains responsible for mother-baby bond formation. [ more ]

Sharks off Brazil's coast tested positive for cocaine, along with various other contaminants, raising concerns over the impact on their health and ecosystem. [ more ]

The controversy surrounding captive dolphins for human entertainment is a complex issue involving welfare concerns and conflicting perspectives. [ more ]

Solar power generation in the US has significantly increased in early 2024, with utility-scale production up by 29% and small-scale solar by 18%. [ more ]

Residents in Romanian counties face severe water crisis with rationed supply due to prolonged drought. [ more ]

Architecture can play a crucial role in protecting and restoring pollinator communities within urban environments. [ more ]

Tropical storms are becoming more intense globally. [ more ]

Rabies outbreak suspected in Cape fur seals in South Africa, leading to aggressive behavior and high mortality rates. [ more ]

Shark sightings increasing at NYC beaches. Long Island's North Shore houses multiple shark species. Swimmers' behavior can provoke sharks. Odds of shark attacks low. [ more ]

Mitochondria not crucial for immune cell proliferation in CNS, but vital for response to demyelinating injuries. [ more ]

Offer fresh water to attract birds with DIY birdbaths, a simple, inexpensive, and rewarding way to enjoy nature. [ more ]