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When construction began on Amazon’s massive data center in the small rural county of Frederick, Maryland, community activist Elizabeth Bauer felt good about it.But when it expanded by about 1,000 acres beyond its original plan to dig up green space and farmland without addressing the concerns of local residents, she took a stance. She, along with other local residents, is protesting the construction site’s proximity to residential areas. She says that creates dust and pollution, which worsens residents’ asthma.Protesters in Frederick demand that their farmland be used for agriculture, not for data centers Image: Elizabeth Bauer “It’s OK to have…

Venus is one of the most hostile worlds in the solar system. Surface temperatures reach hundreds of degrees Celsius, and there is no comparable ocean on Earth. For many years, scientists thought Venus was geologically inactive. However, more recent discoveries suggest that the planet is still geologically “alive” and may even contain active volcanoes. One of the strongest signs of tectonic activity is Venus’s giant rift valley. Similar geological formations exist on Earth, such as in the African Rift Valley, but Venus’ version can span 10,000 kilometers. Are Venus’ rift valleys still active? Scientists are not sure when these giant…

Forest fires continue to burn in Spain, France and Italy, prompting tens of thousands of people to evacuate on Thursday. The fires come as Europe braces for another heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach up to 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in some areas. So far in 2026, wildfires burned more land in Europe This is higher than the annual average for the past 20 years. Climate change is making extreme weather events such as heat waves and associated forest fires more frequent and severe. Wildfires in southern Europe cause mass evacuationsTo view this video, please enable JavaScript and…

Researchers at Uppsala University have determined that the Sun contains 55% more silver than previous calculations suggested. Their latest estimates are based on more realistic models of the solar atmosphere and help resolve long-standing discrepancies in measured amounts of silver across the solar system. The Sun, like most stars, is made almost entirely of hydrogen and helium. Heavier elements such as carbon, iron, and silver account for only 1.5 percent of its mass. These elements, even in such small amounts, are extremely valuable to astronomers because they preserve clues about the history and chemical development of the universe. PhD project…

Alveolar bone defects and facial protrusion deformities affect a significant portion of the population and may increase the risk of other complications. The proposed expert consensus aims to provide evidence-based recommendations for the treatment of these complications and provide strategies to improve orthodontic treatment in adults. How do orthodontists plan to treat adults with reduced bone support, periodontal concerns, or complex skeletal discrepancies? As more adults seek orthodontic treatment, these questions become increasingly difficult to answer. In addition to creating straighter smiles, our clinicians strive to provide safe, predictable, and personalized treatment while balancing facial aesthetics, skeletal relationships, periodontal health,…

New perspectives released today nutrition journalis a peer-reviewed journal of the American Society of Nutrition (ASN) that reviews the evidence supporting protein recommendations in the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and identifies areas where additional research could strengthen future dietary guidance. The article “Perspectives on Protein Recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030” examines the updated recommendations of 1.2 to 1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight per day in the latest dietary guidelines. We compare this guidance with previous editions of the Dietary Guidelines, the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Scientific Report, and current research on protein intake…

Although cancer immunotherapy has revolutionized the treatment of many cancers, treating pancreatic cancer remains particularly challenging. One of the main reasons is that pancreatic tumors often create a “cold” tumor microenvironment, where the tumor prevents immune cells from mounting a strong attack. In a new study published in scientific progressresearchers at the University of Chicago report a promising new strategy to overcome this barrier using BifidoSumIL-2, a genetically engineered bacterial strain. Bifidobacterium longuma probiotic bacteria naturally present in the intestine, that provides immune stimulation therapy directly inside the tumor. This treatment inhibited pancreatic tumor growth by selectively activating cancer-fighting T…

Jessica Metcalf’s work stinks. literally. But a Colorado State University professor’s research may hold the key to protecting livestock and wildlife from flesh-eating parasites. In a project recently funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Metcalfe is studying odorous substances to understand what attracts New World screwworms to their favorite open wounds, so they can develop better baits to capture this serious threat to the livestock industry. The pest was eradicated in the United States more than 50 years ago, but it was discovered in Texas in early June. If the wound starts to smell, you know that the wound…

The main function of the CRISPR-Cas system, an innovative tool that scientists are currently using for gene editing, is to protect bacteria from threats such as viruses called bacteriophages. Researchers have continued to study all types of CRISPR-Cas systems (two classes, seven types, and 46 subtypes have been identified to date) to understand all their functions. A new paper from the lab of Yang Zhang, Ph.D., associate professor of biochemistry, microbiology, and immunology at the University of Michigan Medical School, and her colleagues and collaborators reveal a previously poorly recognized feature of the type I CRISPR-Cas system in the bacterium…

A new global database brings together information on disease-causing microorganisms, antibiotic resistance genes and virulence factors in coastal waters, giving researchers and public health professionals a practical tool to assess biological risks in estuaries and other coastal environments. Coastal waters connect human communities, wildlife, sewage systems, and marine ecosystems, but information about their microbial hazards is often scattered across separate studies. The Coastal Water Pathogen Database was developed to allow these complex data to be easily examined, compared, and used for environmental and public health decision-making. ” Lu Fan, corresponding author, Southern University of Science and Technology Coastal areas are…