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- ▸Research published in Science journal illuminates a 'missing piece' in biological understanding of profound autism. — NPR Science
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Protein Map for Profound Autism
Scientists map key protein interactions linked to profound autism, offering new drug targets.
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Strongest El Niño in Living Memory
World Meteorological Organization warns of historic super El Niño event approaching.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸World Meteorological Organization issued its most certain forecast ever with nearly 100% likelihood prediction. — Mother Jones
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Trump Removes Grey Wolf Protections
Trump administration signs order to strip endangered species protections from grey wolves.
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- ▸Trump says the move will help ranchers, but conservationists warn it could derail recovery efforts. — BBC Science
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Global Temperature Rise Locked In
UN warns global heating will reach at least 1.8°C even under optimistic scenarios, exceeding Paris climate goals.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸Global temperatures will rise to at least 1.8°C above preindustrial levels regardless of future emissions reductions. — Mother Jones, New Republic
- ▸Mother Jones reported the UN finding includes a warning of "no good outcomes" from additional warming. — Mother Jones
- ▸New Republic noted media outlets are finally making climate connections explicit in disaster coverage after years of omission. — New Republic
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US Heat Deaths Vastly Undercounted
NPR's investigation reveals thousands of US heat-related deaths go officially unrecorded annually.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸Adam Willson's death was classified as "natural causes" despite his mother knowing heat killed him. — NPR Science
- ▸NPR spent two years tracking heat deaths to uncover the hidden toll and reasons for undercounting. — NPR Science