A new study published in *Vehicles* explores the potential of front brake lights (FBLs) to improve safety at intersections. Using counterfactual simulation of 200 real-world crashes, researchers found that FBLs could prevent up to 17% of crashes and mitigate another 9-25%, offering a low-cost, retrofittable solution to a common cause of accidents while waiting for widespread adoption of advanced driver-assistance systems.

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A recent study reveals how the soil-borne pathogen *Phytophthora plurivora* is impacting the health of common lime trees in European cities, significantly reducing their ability to provide vital ecosystem services like cooling and carbon sequestration. Using innovative IoT sensors, researchers found that infected trees experience substantial declines in water usage, cooling power, and growth, highlighting the need for proactive strategies to enhance the resilience of urban forests in the face of climate change and pathogen threats.

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A recent study published in *Healthcare* explored how everyday users feel about sharing health tracker data with their healthcare providers, finding that 94% of participants would be willing to do so. While many have already discussed their data with professionals, the study highlights a gap between willingness and reality due to factors like physician training and privacy concerns, suggesting that healthcare systems need to adapt to effectively utilize wearable data and foster patient trust.

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Researchers have discovered that donkeys naturally secrete a chemical, (E)-oct-2-enal, which effectively repels blacklegged ticks. This natural repellent shows promise as a safer and more sustainable alternative to traditional tick control methods like DEET, potentially offering protection for humans and animals and opening avenues for a new generation of eco-friendly pest control strategies.

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A new study reveals that climate extremes—heat waves, droughts, and cold spells—are rapidly intensifying and exposing a significant percentage of the world’s amphibian species to increased risk of extinction. The research highlights regions like Madagascar, the Amazon Basin, and Europe as hotspots and connects these extreme weather events to observed declines in amphibian conservation status.

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Researchers at McGill University have developed a novel method for growing miniature salivary gland structures in a 3D gel, offering a potential future treatment for chronic dry mouth (xerostomia), which is often caused by radiation therapy or autoimmune diseases. By using hyaluronic acid-containing hydrogels, they successfully cultivated functional ‘mini-glands’ that mimic the behavior of natural salivary tissues, opening doors for potential therapies and disease modeling.

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Scientists at Marshall University have identified a promising new approach to reversing overdoses involving the dangerous combination of fentanyl and xylazine. Their research, published in *The Journal of Translational Research*, suggests that combining naloxone with atipamezole could provide a more complete reversal than naloxone alone, offering hope for those affected by this escalating crisis.

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Researchers have developed a day-ahead statistical model to predict algal bloom risk in the Caloosahatchee River and Estuary in Florida. By analyzing historical data and utilizing decision tree models, the model provides water managers with a simple and adaptable tool to anticipate bloom events, enabling proactive adjustments to reservoir releases and potentially mitigating ecological and economic impacts.

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Scientists have identified two new species of crayfish in the Pacific Northwest: the Misfortunate Crayfish (found in Oregon) and the Okanagan Crayfish (found in British Columbia and Washington). Using genomic analysis, they split what was previously considered a single species, the Signal Crayfish, into three distinct lineages. The Misfortunate Crayfish is facing a severe threat from invasive crayfish, making its conservation a high priority, while the Okanagan Crayfish faces a slower but similar challenge.

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A new study analyzed 40 million news headlines across multiple countries and found a significant shift toward longer, more negative, and more sensational headlines resembling clickbait. Driven by algorithms and the pressures of the attention economy, this trend affects public mood, trust in journalism, and the effectiveness of misinformation detection, highlighting the need to rethink online design and prioritize depth and informed readership over simple click-through rates.

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