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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Dementia Risk in Multiple Studies
A study describes a correlation between high consumption of ultra-processed foods and diminished attention scores, according to researchers.
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Vela Supercluster Mapped in Detail Behind Milky Way’s Zone of Avoidance
Researchers have mapped the Vela Supercluster, revealing its structure spans 300 million light-years, located 800 million light-years from Earth.
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Bengaluru Schools Expand Student-Led Climate Action Initiatives
Bengaluru's Climate Action Clubs now include over 725 schools, aiming to expand to 6,000, focusing on sustainability and resource management.
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Clothing Recycling Systems Struggle To Keep Pace With Global Textile Waste
A report indicates that only a fraction of the 120 million metric tons of textile waste is managed by recycling systems, according to published data.
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Robot Finishes Beijing Half-Marathon Faster Than Human Record
A humanoid robot finished the Beijing E-Town Half-Marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, breaking the men's human world record, reports say.
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Trump Executive Order Directs Federal Support for Psychedelic Drug Research
An Executive Order by Trump allocates $50 million for state-led psychedelic drug research. This aims to expedite investigational pathways, reports say.
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OpenAI Executive Kevin Weil Departs as Science Division Is Merged
Kevin Weil has departed OpenAI amid a merger of the Science division with other teams. Reports confirm the integration of the Prism team into Codex.
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UK Research Highlights Lower-Cost Pathways to Net Zero Emissions
Research indicates that reducing energy demand in the UK could lower usage by up to 45% by 2050, significantly cutting costs, according to studies.
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Artemis III Refocused on Docking Trials Ahead of 2028 Lunar Landing
NASA's Artemis III will focus on docking tests in low Earth orbit in 2027, paving the way for a crewed lunar landing with Artemis IV in 2028.
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Comparing Robotics and Identity in Recent Science Fiction Novels
Two novels, "Luminous" and "Ode to the Half-Broken," examine robotics and identity, showcasing unique human-machine interactions in speculative fiction.