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A first-of-its-kind long-term study from UC San Francisco finds that vaping alone raises the risk of chronic lung disease by about a third over three years, while dual use with cigarettes more than triples the risk. The findings challenge the notion that e-cigarettes are harmless, especially for those who continue smoking.
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New research in Science Advances shows Arctic permafrost thawed three times in 27,000 years, each releasing carbon at ten times pre-thaw levels. Scientists warn that unchecked warming could trigger similar releases, undermining climate goals like the Paris agreement.
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A remote Russian archipelago has declared a state of emergency after dozens of polar bears, driven ashore by melting sea ice, began roaming the settlement of Belushya Guba, disrupting daily life and raising fears for public safety.
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A Newcastle University study reveals that how lab mice are handled affects their emotional state and behavioral responses, potentially impacting research results. The findings support tunnel handling as a less stressful alternative to tail lifting, with implications for scientific reproducibility.
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A decade of Subaru Telescope observations has revealed a cluster of 11 objects orbiting between 70 and 90 AU from the Sun, separated from the known Kuiper Belt by a vast gap. If confirmed, this could indicate a much larger primordial solar nebula and challenge assumptions about our Solar System's uniqueness.
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Researchers at the Allen Institute have used artificial intelligence to create the first complete 3D models of human cells, offering an unprecedented view of how cellular components interact during disease. The models, based on thousands of scans, could help doctors tailor treatments and democratize medical research.
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The FAA shut down El Paso International Airport after the Pentagon planned to test high-energy laser weapons at nearby Fort Bliss, with reports of a party balloon shot down as a suspected drone. The closure, ordered without White House or Pentagon notification, raised concerns about interagency coordination and public safety.