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4 Feb 2026

One Health gaps leave communities at risk

A Marburg outbreak in a farming community near Mole National Park showed how weak local systems delay detection and response. Experts call for local labs, trained teams and sustained funding to make One Health work across Africa.

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4 Feb 2026

Pregnancy much more deadly than abortion, new study finds

A new analysis of recent US data found pregnancy, including up to one year postpartum, carries 44 to 70 times higher risk of death than abortion. The authors say the finding highlights the need to lower maternal deaths.

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4 Feb 2026

Metal tubes that do not sink

Researchers developed treated metal tubes whose inner surface traps air and stays dry, so the tubes float even in rough water. The design could lead to floating rafts for ships, buoys and wave energy devices.

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3 Feb 2026

Mpox may be spreading quietly in Nigeria

A study in Nigeria tested archived blood from healthy adults and found signs of hidden mpox exposure. Some people had old smallpox antibodies and a small number showed recent immune responses without symptoms, suggesting low-level virus circulation.

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3 Feb 2026

A Week in Foster Care Lowers Shelter Dog Stress

A study led by Virginia Tech found that a one-week foster stay reduced stress in shelter dogs. Researchers measured cortisol and activity and saw more rest and lower stress while dogs were in homes.

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2 Feb 2026

How Vines Find and Attach to Trees

Researchers described a formula that explains how vines search for and attach to other plants. The study used common bean vines and found a role for elongation, directed movement and special contacting cells.

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2 Feb 2026

Childhood Lead Exposure Linked to Teen Depression

A study found that higher blood lead levels in childhood were linked to more depressive symptoms in adolescence. Exposure around age 8 appeared especially important, and researchers call for continued prevention.

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2 Feb 2026

Wildfire smoke in late pregnancy linked to higher autism risk

A study of more than 200,000 births in Southern California found that exposure to wildfire smoke during the third trimester was associated with higher autism diagnoses by age five. Researchers say the results are not conclusive and need more study.

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2 Feb 2026

How Long-Term Singlehood Affects Young Adults

A study tracked more than 17,000 young people in Germany and the UK from ages 16 to 29. It found that long periods of singlehood are linked to falling life satisfaction and rising loneliness, while starting a first relationship improves well-being.

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1 Feb 2026

Curtailed renewables cost the Dominican Republic

A report says the Dominican Republic lost about USD 5.17 million in early 2025 because the grid limited some solar generation. Curtailment raises costs, benefits thermal plants and slows the energy transition.

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31 Jan 2026

Supreme Court redefines Aravalli hills

On 20 November 2025 India's Supreme Court accepted a government proposal to redefine which land counts as Aravalli hills, setting a 100‑metre rule. The decision paused new mining leases and prompted nationwide protests and mobilisation.

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30 Jan 2026

Chinese app highlights loneliness among young people

A simple app that asks users to check in reached the top of China’s App Store in January 2026. Its popularity has drawn attention to many young people who live alone and wider social changes.

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