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Microbe that infests hospitals can digest medical-grade plastic ― a first

Pentagon Targets Open Source Security Risks in Software Procurement Overhaul

Trump’s trade war risks splintering the Internet, experts warn

Qatar's luxury jet donation poses significant security risks, experts say

Senate Democrat calls on DOJ to investigate risks from Signal-like app

Social AI companions pose unacceptable risks to teens and children under 18

McMaster University study links ultra-processed food to range of health risks

Even temporary overshooting 1.5 °C target risks irreversible loss of Amazon and boreal forests

Livestock farm air contains high levels of antibiotic resistance genes – up to 7× more than urban air – posing serious health risks

Loss of Medicaid coverage linked to higher mortality among low-income older adults – The risks were particularly high among individuals with greater clinical needs and on more expensive medications.

Ultrasonic cigarettes, or u-cigarettes, marketed as a less harmful alternative to traditional e-cigarettes, may pose significant health risks due to the presence of harmful metals in their liquids and aerosols

Engineering With Java: Digest #51

Climate change and globalisation raise risks from crop pests

Risks To Children Playing Roblox 'Deeply Disturbing,' Say Researchers

Apple Warns iPhone Users About Google Chrome Privacy Risks

Amid NOAA Cuts, Scientists Warn of Weather and Climate Risks

Salmon Exposed to Anti-Anxiety Medication Pollution Take More Risks

Scientists find age-related links between beverage choices and mental health risks

Four new studies show link between heavy cannabis use, serious health risks

A new study finds that 70% of countries face lower overall energy trade risks under net-zero scenarios – but 82% could see increased risks in electricity or transport due to critical material imports.

New study confirms the link between gas stoves and cancer risk: "Risks for the children are [approximately] 4-16 times higher"

Eating 57g pecan per day (replacing other snacks for 12 weeks) reduced total cholesterol by 8mg/dL, among people with some metabolic risks

A study of 300M hospitalizations shows floods spike diabetes (+61%), kidney (+40%), and heart (+35%) risks for 7 months. Kids/elderly most at risk.

Benefits of ADHD medication outweigh health risks, study finds - Children taking ADHD drugs showed small increases in blood pressure and pulse rates but ‘risk-benefit ratio is reassuring’

From extreme heat and floods to shifting disease risks, a new study shows how global warming disrupts every stage of blood collection, testing, storage, and delivery – putting lives at risk.

Non-alcoholic wines offer the potential health perks of regular wine without the alcohol risks, but making them taste just as good is still a key challenge researchers are working on