Sam's News — science — 2026-09-14¶
Environment¶
7 Indonesia's biomass boom for Japan drives deforestation and threatens biodiversity¶
A surge in Indonesian wood pellet and chip production for Japanese biomass energy is accelerating deforestation and threatening tropical forests and Indigenous lands.
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6.5 Excess rainfall threatens cocoa crops in West Africa amid climate shifts¶
Cocoa farmers in West Africa face crop damage from intense precipitation, though anticipatory adaptation measures may help protect both livelihoods and production.
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6.5 Rivers carrying more microplastics to oceans than previously estimated¶
New research indicates that rivers may be transporting significantly more microplastics into the world's oceans than previously thought.
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Science¶
7 3D seismic map reveals earthquake risk zones in Los Angeles basin¶
A detailed 3D map of the Los Angeles basin shows how subsurface sediments could amplify earthquake shaking.
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6.5 Rotifers rebuild broken chromosomes across generations¶
Bdelloid rotifers demonstrate exceptional DNA repair mechanisms that rebuild damaged chromosomes over successive generations despite high radiation exposure.
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6.5 Antibody cocktails could trap viruses in evolutionary dead ends¶
Harvard researchers found that antibody cocktails may be able to prevent viral mutations by steering viruses toward evolutionary dead ends.
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6.5 Active black holes promote star formation in nearby galaxies¶
A study of nine nearby galaxies shows that actively growing supermassive black holes may contribute to rather than prevent star formation.
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6.5 Cancer-linked protein BRD4 binds to chromosome in unexpected structural configuration¶
A new 3D structure reveals how the cancer-associated protein BRD4 binds to chromosomes in an unexpected manner, potentially informing future therapeutic approaches.
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Space¶
7 Researchers reveal complex carbon chemistry formation in cold space clouds¶
Scientists have demonstrated how complex carbon molecules can assemble in the frigid clouds where stars and planets form, potentially delivering life's building blocks to young worlds.
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Health¶
6.5 Estrogen hormone therapy may reduce dementia risk in menopausal women, but evidence remains incomplete¶
Recent research suggests systemic hormone replacement therapy for menopause could lower dementia risk, though experts caution that definitive conclusions require more data.
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