High Blood Sugar in Type 2 Diabetes Weakens Immunity by 40%
Elevated blood glucose in type 2 diabetes reduces immune function by 40% and increases COVID-19 mortality risk tenfold.
Tejal Somvanshi
AI Predicts 50% Chance of 2°C Warming Despite Net-Zero Goals
AI forecasts a 50% chance of global temperatures surpassing 2°C this century, even with net-zero emissions by 2050.
Rahul Somvanshi
Native Grasses Cut Buckthorn Return by 90%
University of Minnesota study reveals seeding native grasses after buckthorn removal leads to a 90% reduction in reinvasion, offering a sustainable solution for forest management.
Govind Tekale
Forest Service Expands Superior National Forest by 6,200 Acres
6,200 acres of critical habitat and wetlands are now federally protected under the Superior National Forest. What makes this expansion a game-changer for conservation in Minnesota?
Scotland’s Driverless Bus Service to End; Hamburg Plans 10,000 Autonomous Shuttles by 2030
Scotland's pioneering driverless bus service is set to cease operations due to low passenger numbers, while Hamburg ambitiously plans to deploy 10,000 autonomous shuttles by 2030.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Launches 21 Starlink Satellites, 13 with Direct-to-Cell Tech
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launched 21 Starlink satellites, including 13 equipped with direct-to-cell technology, enhancing global connectivity.
Bird Flu Kills 20 Big Cats at Washington Sanctuary
A deadly H5N1 outbreak has led to the deaths of 20 big cats at a Washington sanctuary. Learn more about the impact and response.
New Method Monitors Plastic Debris in Rivers and Lakes
Discover how University of Minnesota researchers have developed a cost-effective remote sensing method to monitor plastic pollution in freshwater environments, enhancing environmental monitoring capab
50,000-Year-Old Baby Mammoth Found in Siberia’s Batagaika Crater
A 50,000-year-old baby mammoth, Yana, found in Siberia's Batagaika Crater, offers unprecedented insights into prehistoric life with remarkably preserved head and trunk, an exceptional scientific find.
Biden Declares Bald Eagle as National Bird After 242 Years
President Biden officially declares the bald eagle the U.S. national bird after 242 years, correcting a historical oversight and solidifying its status as a powerful symbol of America.