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Nighttime Road Noise Linked to Changes in Cholesterol Markers
Data from over 272,000 adults indicates nighttime road noise exceeding 50 dB is linked to changes in cholesterol markers, according to researchers.
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Built Environment Leaders Urged to Advance Climate Resilience
Urban planning must enhance climate resilience as populations in the Global South are set to double by 2050, according to experts.
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AI’s Environmental Impact Drives New Guidelines for Data Centres
Global data centres consumed 415 TWh of electricity in 2024. New UNEP guidelines aim to reduce energy and water use by June 2025.
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Edward L. Deci, Self-Determination Theory Co-Founder, Dies at 83
The professor co-founded Self-Determination Theory with Richard M. Ryan and passed away on February 14, 2026, according to reports.
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ACA Rule Changes Proposed by Trump Administration Could Raise Family Deductibles
A proposed rule outlines potential family deductibles reaching $31,000 by 2026, according to reports. Out-of-pocket maximums may hit $27,600.
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Elephant Seals at California’s Año Nuevo Test Positive for H5N1 Bird Flu
Seven elephant seal pups tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza at Año Nuevo State Park, prompting closures, according to officials.
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Dulguun Myagmarsuren Awarded Fellowship for DPYD Mutation Screening Research
A national research fellowship was awarded for low-cost DPYD mutation screening. This initiative aims to enhance chemotherapy safety, according to reports.