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Media Tip Sheet: False Hope of the Dire Wolf De-Extinction

Colossal Biosciences claim to have revived the extinct species of Dire Wolves with two pups, Romulus and Remus,

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Study Identifies a Potential Treatment for Obesity-Linked Breathing Disorder

Researchers from the George Washington University have uncovered promising evidence in an animal study that shows setmelanotide, an FDA-approved medication for a rare genetic obesity disorder, may...

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Media Tip Sheet: Carbon Dioxide in the Atmosphere is Growing According to New Data

According to new data released by The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Global Monitoring Laboratory the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has increased.

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Earth Day 2025

This year’s Earth Day will be celebrated on April 22 with events throughout the United States and the world. This year’s events will focus on clean energy, the connection between climate and health,...

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Media Tip Sheet: Millions Prepare for Severe Weather Impact

A stretch of severe weather is expected to develop late this week, continuing into Easter weekend. The most significant threats are likely to be on Thursday and Friday.

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Media Tip Sheet: Meta v FTC

Meta’s antitrust trial began yesterday, marking the tech giant’s biggest legal battle to date

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New Study Cracks the Code Behind AI’s Mind

AI models like ChatGPT have amazed the world with their ability to write poetry, solve equations and even pass medical exams. But they also can churn out harmful content, or promote disinformation.

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Media Tip Sheet: Measles Cases Reach New High

With spring break and summer travel approaching, the CDC is urging people to get vaccinated especially if you are headed to areas with active outbreaks.

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Millions Could Lose Health Insurance Under Proposed Regulations from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

The American Public Health Association and George Washington University public health scholars, have sounded the alarm over newly proposed regulations from the Centers for Medicare...

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Certain Nasal Bacteria May Boost the Risk for COVID-19 Infection, Study Finds

A new study from researchers at the George Washington University has found that certain bacteria living in the nose may influence how likely someone is to get a COVID-19 infection. Published in...