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US workers facing deadly heat embrace tactic that targets major brands’ reputations
US agricultural and warehouse workers facing deadly record heat are turning to brand reputation campaigns targeting major corporations to secure workplace protections, as federal and state regulatory efforts stall.
Q&A: Why a pivotal IPCC meeting in Ethiopia ended in ‘profound disappointment’
Countries failed for the sixth consecutive time to agree on a publication timeline for the IPCC’s next major assessment reports at a meeting in Ethiopia, with the IPCC chair describing the outcome as a “profound disappointment.”
South Africa’s Oscar Entry ‘Variations on a Theme’ Was Written With Microsoft Excel
South Africa’s Oscar submission ‘Variations on a Theme’ won the Tiger Award at Rotterdam and screened at the BFI London Film Festival. Directors used Microsoft Excel to map out the film’s repetitive structure.
Roger Deakins on Instinct, Experience and Not Knowing What Is a Cinematographer: ‘I Still Can’t Answer That’
Cinematographer Roger Deakins reflects on his approach to visual storytelling, emphasizing instinct, personal experience and collaboration over formulaic techniques in defining his craft.
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Bats carry dangerous viruses without getting sick. This may be why
Scientists discovered that vesper bats carry two distinct copies of antibody-producing genes, unlike other mammals with only one set, potentially explaining how these animals tolerate viruses without becoming severely ill.
Scientists just overturned a century-old physics assumption
Carnegie Mellon researchers have demonstrated an unconventional Hall effect variant in ultrathin magnetic materials, challenging a century-old physics assumption and enabling multidirectional magnetic sensing.
NASA scientists discover a giant 10-sided pattern on Saturn
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has discovered a large 10-sided wave pattern circling Saturn’s south pole, marking the first observation of such a regularly shaped jet pattern in the planet’s southern hemisphere.
Ancient “living fossils” may reveal how complex life began
Researchers studying stromatolites in Shark Bay have discovered a previously unknown microbe that may reveal how complex life emerged from simpler cellular partnerships billions of years ago.
Museum of Chelmsford taxidermy bear helps tackle wildlife crime
A 120-year-old taxidermy bear at a UK museum is helping a forensic science student develop methods to combat illegal wildlife poaching through hair analysis research.
Wild ferrets in Guernsey the focus of year-long research project
A year-long research project tracking wild ferrets in Guernsey using camera traps has generated thousands of photos now under examination. Results are expected to provide unprecedented insights into the island’s invasive ferret population.
Bovine TB: Gaps in evidence about impact of vaccinating badgers
Researchers report significant gaps in evidence about badger vaccination’s effectiveness against bovine TB in Wales, calling for better monitoring and evaluation of vaccination programs.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Heatwaves strain the body by dilating blood vessels and causing fluid loss, with serious risks for older adults, babies, young children, and those with certain medical conditions.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
High UV levels are forecast across the UK this week as extreme heat approaches. While some UV exposure is essential for vitamin D production, excessive exposure can cause skin cancer, premature aging, and eye damage.
Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
A planned A&E closure at Cheltenham General Hospital has been cancelled after the British Medical Association suspended a four-day resident doctor strike following a new government pay offer.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted to authorize strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 eligible members supporting the measure in a dispute over wage erosion.
First patient to have brain surgery with real-time AI assistance
A patient in England became the first to undergo brain tumor surgery with real-time artificial intelligence assistance, which helped surgeons safely remove the growth while protecting critical blood vessels and nerves.