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More than 20 mpox cases last month in NI
The Public Health Agency is encouraging those eligible for a vaccine to take up the offer.
BBC3 min read - Science
Scientists Reveal World's Fastest Spider, Which Moves at Over 8 MPH
Researchers tested more than 160 spider species from around the world to determine which arachnid is the quickest on eight legs
People
2 min read - Health
US FDA approves Vertex's gene therapy for sickle cell disease in children as young as two
Food and Drug Administration approved expanded use of Vertex Pharmaceuticals' gene therapy in children as young as two with inherited blood disorders, including sickle cell disease, the first such treatment cleared for this age group. Casgevy, a one-time treatment made from a patient's own blood stem cells, was previously approved for patients aged 12 and older with sickle cell disease or transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia.
Reuters1 min read - Lifestyle
Europe is scorching before July, and calls for AC, solar, and shade are turning urgent
"If you aren't terrified by this heatwave, you should be."
The Cool Down3 min read - US
Large Numbers of Lion’s Mane Jellyfish Sighted on New England Coast Sparking Safety Warnings
"We are already seeing more than we normally see in summer," said Owen Nichols, director of Marine Fisheries Research
3 min read - Health
Popular nicotine pouch ZYN can be labeled as safer than cigarettes, FDA rules
Health experts say long-term nicotine use harms brain development and heart health
The Independent4 min read - World
'I got three brain tumours after taking contraceptive injection'
Nicola met dozens of other women with the same rare tumours and one thing in common - they all took the Depo Provera jab over a long period of time.
BBC5 min read - Health
Foodborne Parasitic Outbreak That Causes 'Explosive' Diarrhea Has Spread to 17 States
Health officials are scrambling to identify the cause of the outbreak, which has sickened at least 145 people
2 min read - Lifestyle
'Very exciting news for the next generation': England adds natural history to the curriculum for students
"Understanding the natural world is the first step towards protecting it."
The Cool Down2 min read - Science
In A First, AI Decodes Entire Scroll Scorched In Mt. Vesuvius Eruption
A full Herculaneum scroll "unwrapped" with technology reveals new texts, titles and authors unknown to history and ushers in a new era for the study of the ancient world.
Forbes3 min read - Lifestyle
See cheeses added to 'do not eat' list amid deadly listeria outbreak
Cheese sold under several brand names has been added to a growing recall list in a deadly listeria outbreak. Here are the affected items.
USA TODAY5 min read - US
EPA approves pesticides that may be considered ‘forever chemicals,’ though it disputes that label
The Trump administration has approved three new pesticides that may be considered “forever chemicals” under an international definition, though the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is disputing the characterization. This week, the EPA approved pesticides that contain molecules with carbon-fluorine bonds, which can be very strong and therefore difficult to break down over time. “They’re all…
The Hill
4 min read - Health
SkylineDx’s Merlin CP-GEP Granted FDA Breakthrough Device Designation
By Karen Roman SkylineDx said the FDA granted Breakthrough Device Designation to Merlin CP-GEP, the company’s gene expression profile test for risk assessment and clinical decision-making in patients with early-stage cutaneous melanoma. The Merlin CP-GEP is the first and only melanoma gene expression profiling test to have this FDA designation and to be included in […] The post SkylineDx’s Merlin CP-GEP Granted FDA Breakthrough Device Designation appeared first on ExecEdge.
Exec Edge1 min read - Business
The FDA Just Approved a KEYTRUDA Combination That Could Become the Standard First-Line Treatment for Aggressive Breast Cancer
Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) is one of billionaire Cliff Asness’ top 10 healthcare stock picks. On June 25, Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) announced that the FDA approved both KEYTRUDA and KEYTRUDA QLEX each in combination with Gilead’s Trodelvy as a first-line treatment for adult patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast […]
Insider Monkey
2 min read - US
California winemakers brace for disaster after devastating invasive pest found in multiple counties
California winemakers are bracing for a possible disaster following the discovery of an invasive insect linked to a devastating vineyard disease found in plants sold at Costco Wholesale stores in several counties — the second time in as many months.
California Post4 min read - Health
Record number of West Nile virus cases since 2004, CDC warns ahead of holiday weekend
At least 48 cases of West Nile have been reported so far this year.
ABC News2 min read - News
Sustainability and Circularity Updates
With this series, Carved in Blue brings you the latest in sustainability and circularity news so you can stay up to date on developments.
Sourcing Journal
- US
Gas plants for US data centers to be major source of climate change-linked emissions, report says
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON, July 1 (Reuters) - Dozens of planned gas plants to directly power data centers in the United States could emit as much greenhouse gas annually as Australia or France,
Reuters2 min read - US
Moon base challenges, skyscraper stunt, perks of coffee: Catch up on the day’s stories
CNN’s 5 Things PM brings you the stories you might have missed during your busy day.
CNN
3 min read - US
Article falsely claims Japanese Nobel winner cured Alzheimer's disease
There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, despite claims online that Japanese doctor Yoshinori Ohsumi won a Nobel Prize for discovering a treatment for the neurodegenerative disease -- a protocol said to have helped acclaimed actor and director Clint Eastwood. The false claim appears on websites using likely AI-generated content to create articles that appear to be from US broadcaster CBS's flagship news program "60 Minutes," but there is no evidence Eastwood's son or the biologist ever gave an
AFP
3 min read - Health
Life-threatening fungal infection that can live on surfaces for weeks is rising in the US
The infection typically affects people with severe medical conditions and patients can be infectious for more than two years without any symptoms
The Independent3 min read - Lifestyle
4 Reasons People React Differently To Polar Vortex Versus Heat Domes
As extreme heat grips the eastern U.S., some people are dismissive of warnings. Why does this seem to happen more for extreme heat than extreme cold?
Forbes6 min read - Health
New Study of Billions of mRNA Vaccine Shots Confirms Their Safety and Efficacy
The study also reviews the great potential of mRNA vaccines to treat influenza, RSV, cancer, and autoimmune diseases.
Reason2 min read - Science
Ancient-DNA analysis solves 500-year-old mystery of what killed 2 Medici brothers
An ancient-DNA analysis of the bones of two members of the Renaissance Medici family has confirmed they had malaria when they died.
Live Science3 min read - Health
EAN 2026: Bocunebart’s promise as migraine preventive in treatment-refractory patients
Bocunebart's PACAP-targeting mechanism positions it as a potential first-in-class therapy in a thin pipeline of novel late-stage candidates.
Pharmaceutical Technology
3 min read - Health
CDC Investigates Parasite Outbreak Causing 'Explosive Diarrhea' Across the U.S.
The illness is spread through contaminated food or water.
Allrecipes2 min read - Health
CDC urges people to prevent mosquito bites as West Nile virus season hits a strong, early start
Health officials are encouraging people to use bug spray and mosquito-control efforts as West Nile virus season is off to its earliest and worst start in over two decades. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that it had confirmed at least 48 cases — 38 of them severe — as of June 30. Since 2004, the average number of cases reported to the CDC by the end of June is around 10.
AP
2 min read - Lifestyle
'Gus' the T. rex presented in New York ahead of auction
One of the world's most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons, nicknamed "Gus," was showcased Wednesday at Sotheby's auction house in New York ahead of its sale later this month."Gus" is on view in New York until July 14, when the auction will take place. rh/ph/bjt/dw
1 min read - World
After 53 years, the FAA wants to bring back civilian supersonic flight
The first in a series of new rule proposals will establish sonic boom regulations.
Popular Science
2 min read - Science
Scientists Just Found a Planet That Got a Second Life After Its Star Died
There's hope for Earth.
Science Alert
6 min read - Business
Watch Atlas V rocket launch 29 Amazon Leo broadband satellites early on July 2
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket will launch 29 Amazon Leo internet satellites to orbit from Florida early Thursday morning (July 2), and you can watch it live.
Space
2 min read - World
Is Your Air Conditioning Killing People Thousands of Miles Away?
"Individual air conditioning is a scourge."
Futurism
4 min read - Science
‘The greatest cosmic movie ever made’: Historic telescope kicks off an unprecedented survey
The Vera Rubin Observatory has begun an 10-year survey to create a new inventory of our solar system and the Milky Way, and chip away at the mystery of dark matter.
4 min read - Science
Birds Are Shrinking as Insect Populations Drop
Something is causing tree swallows across North America to shrink, and scientists tracking nearly 50 years of data just pinpointed the culprit. The answer points to a quiet crisis unfolding in fields, marshes, and waterways that affects far more than one species of bird.
A-Z Animals4 min read - Science
Ocean Water Temperatures Hit Record High, Experts Call It 'Uncharted Territory'
Experts said this record “is expected to have consequences for both weather patterns, global climate, and marine ecosystems”
2 min read - Business
UN's First AI Safety Panel Says Scientists Can't Rule Out 'Catastrophic Harm'
A 40-scientist panel found that AI capabilities are outrunning both scientific understanding and government oversight.
Decrypt
3 min read - World
Valar nuclear startup partners with Nvidia on data center aiming to conserve water
By Valerie Volcovici and Timothy Gardner July 1 (Reuters) - Valar Atomics, a nuclear power startup, said on Wednesday it is partnering with Nvidia to develop a small data center in Utah that the
Reuters2 min read - World
Valar nuclear startup partners with Nvidia on data center aiming to conserve water
Valar Atomics, a nuclear power startup, said on Wednesday it is partnering with Nvidia to develop a small data center in Utah that the companies claim will show how computing facilities needed for AI can conserve water. California-based Valar announced the partnership in Utah at the site of its small nuclear plant called a microreactor. It also ran a demonstration powering Nvidia’s Blackwell, its latest AI chip architecture for data centers.
Reuters2 min read - Health
CDC seeks source of parasitic outbreak linked to ‘explosive’ diarrhea in multiple states
People usually become infected from eating contaminated food or water.
1 min read - US
Fisherman spots humpback floating offshore before 40-foot whale washes up on New York beach
The carcass is badly decomposed, which may prevent investigators from determining a precise cause of death.
The Cool Down1 min read - Science
You’ve never heard of these glaciers, but they’re becoming critical climate havens as America’s iconic mountain glaciers and their water fade
They’re called rock glaciers, and they might not look like much, but they’ll continue to provide meltwater after the world’s iconic white glaciers are gone.
The Conversation5 min read - World
MEPs clash in The Ring over the right answers to Europe's scorching heat dome
A record-breaking heatwave is baking Europe - have politicians failed to protect citizens? Is air-conditioning the answer? In this edition, Benedetta Scuderi (Greens) and Andrea Wechsler (EPP) talk about the political consequences of a (failed?) climate policy.
Euronews
2 min read - Science
NASA unveils red, white and blue cosmic images for July 4
The space pictures were all captured by its Chandra X-ray Observatory. The post NASA unveils red, white and blue cosmic images for July 4 appeared first on Talker.
talker.news2 min read - US
One month in, Texas screwworm cases climb to 28 as US reaches 29
A month after Texas confirmed the first U.S. screwworm case, the count stands at 28. See how the outbreak spread by county and where quarantines stand.
USA TODAY4 min read - Science
Science reveals fate of Earth after our sun dies
A new study gives fresh insight into what happens to planets after the death of their star. The post Science reveals fate of Earth after our sun dies appeared first on Talker.
talker.news5 min read - Politics
The Harvard astronomer dubbed Trump’s chief alien hunter starts by assuming UFOs human-made
Avi Loeb’s White House panel has asked the Pentagon for videos and files on unexplained aerial sightings
The Guardian
5 min read
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