Environmental Health Sciences reported that a wave of new data center proposals is overwhelming local zoning laws in unprepared communities.
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RFK Jr Overstated FDA Drug Approval Rate Using Misleading Historical Comparisons
FactCheck determined Kennedy made misleading comparisons between current and past FDA approval speeds for drugs under a new expedited program.
Stanford Scientists Regrow Lost Cartilage and Reverse Arthritis in Major Breakthrough Involving Aging Protein
Researchers used a treatment that blocks an aging-related protein to restore cartilage in old mice with human tissue showing similar promise.
Fasting-Style Low-Calorie Diet Reduces Gum Disease Inflammation in Small Clinical Study
A clinical trial found dietary fasting significantly lowered inflammation markers linked to gum disease suggesting diet may matter as much as brushing.
Nature-Inspired Membrane with One-Nanometer Pores Filters Molecules with Unprecedented Precision
Scientists created a new membrane technology that could transform drug manufacturing and textile production by reducing energy use in filtration.
Scientists Find Way to Turn Plant Material Into Nylon in Green Chemistry Breakthrough
Researchers discovered a method to convert plant-based biomass into nylon providing an eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-based production.
Ebola Makes Deadly Comeback in Democratic Republic of Congo
Stratfor reported a resurgence of Ebola in the DRC raising public health alarm and prompting international response efforts.
Deadly Tapeworm Spreading Across America Reaches Pacific Northwest for First Time
Scientists detected a potentially dangerous tapeworm linked to severe cancer-like disease in wild animals in the Pacific Northwest of the US.
Japan Running Out of Space to Store Spent Nuclear Fuel Amid No Long-Term Waste Disposal Plan
NPR reported Japan’s nuclear program faces a critical shortage of storage space for spent fuel with no viable long-term waste plan in place.
FDA Authorizes First Fruit-Flavored E-Cigarettes for Adult Smokers Under New Expedited Review Program
US health regulators approved fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adult smokers raising questions about expedited drug and nicotine product reviews.