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More electric vehicles could lower US energy costs

A study finds rapid adoption of electric vehicles by 2035 could cut US household energy bills, reduce oil imports and raise exports. Authors say benefits are now uncertain after recent federal rollbacks and call for a nationwide strategy.

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Smart wound dressing releases antibiotics on demand

Scientists created a hydrogel dressing that releases antibiotics only when harmful bacteria are present. The material aims to speed healing while cutting unnecessary antibiotic use and limiting resistance.

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Climate adaptation funding in Africa

A report finds adaptation actions in Africa face a finance gap because much funding does not reach frontline communities. It recommends direct, flexible support for local actors and public measures to attract private capital.

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Bird‑flocking method reduces AI summary errors

Researchers developed a preprocessing method that uses bird‑flocking ideas to group and select key sentences before a large language model writes a summary. The approach aims to lower false or misleading information in long summaries.

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Scientists map Toxoplasma growth with glowing tags

Researchers adapted a fluorescent imaging system to watch Toxoplasma gondii grow and mapped its unusual cell cycle. The map helps find weak points to test drugs against the parasite before it forms brain cysts.

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Wheat fiber protects mice from intestinal inflammation

Two research papers report that adding wheat fiber to the diet protects mice from intestinal inflammation. Gut bacteria release polyphenols from the fiber that reduce inflammation, and authors suggest whole-grain foods may lower IBD risk.

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Turning sawdust into fire‑resistant boards with struvite

Researchers at ETH Zurich and Empa have made a recyclable composite from sawdust and the mineral struvite. The material resists fire better than untreated wood, is lighter than cement boards, and can be recycled, but costs and scale remain issues.

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Reducing unsafe responses in large language models

Researchers studied how large language models (LLMs) handle safety and tested training methods to reduce unsafe outputs while keeping performance. They identified key challenges and a technique that preserves safety during fine-tuning.

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Targeted climate finance brings results in Benin, Ethiopia and Namibia

A February report by Global Health Strategies and the African Union Commission finds that targeted climate adaptation finance delivered measurable benefits in Benin, Ethiopia and Namibia, improving flood protection, roads, market access and local decision-making.

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How to get better sleep

Kimberly Fenn, a psychology professor, explains common misunderstandings about sleep and gives practical steps people can try. Her summary, published on Futurity, aims to improve public understanding and guide next steps.

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Overconfident CEOs Delegate Less in Mergers

A study of 3,690 mergers finds that overconfident CEOs are less likely to delegate key tasks. The effect is stronger for deals in a new industry and for firms with more business segments.

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