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Exclusive: Most of the island’s corals are likely to be species that have not been formally described by science, researcher saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastScientists fear unique corals that fringe Australia’s remote Norfolk Island could disappear because of a triple threat of disease, El Niño and a federal government plan to dredge a neighbouring shipping channel.A failure to manage sediment and pollution washing into bays from cattle farming, cleared land along with wastewater has been blamed for widespread disease and outbreaks of algae over the corals. Continue reading...

New study on fluazinam’s neurotoxicity comes up with different findings from earlier report based on manufacturer’s dataResearchers who re-ran a crucial fungicide study on neurotoxicity have come up with significantly different findings, and campaigners argue that the substance should now be withdrawn from the market.In 2005, a study conducted by Huntingdon Life Sciences on behalf of ISK, the manufacturer of fluazinam, on the development of neurotoxicity of fluazinam in pregnant rats concluded there were no statistically significant effects in relation to brain development in the rats’ offspring. Continue reading...

• The FDA approved the updated COVID-19 vaccine strain in May, but official guidance on who should receive it remains unavailable. • A critical lack of a quorum since March has stalled the committee responsible for determining eligibility and insurance coverage for the fall rollout. • This administrative gap creates uncertainty for healthcare providers and patients regarding the timing and necessity of booster shots.

• The FDA has placed psilocybin and an MDMA-like drug on an accelerated 1-to-2 month approval track, potentially making psilocybin the first FDA-approved psychedelic therapy. • This fast-track process follows a Trump executive order and the use of priority review vouchers, with full approval possible by late 2026. • The shift is supported by evolving psychiatric science, highlighted by the Chicago VA Hospital recently enrolling its first veterans in a psilocybin-assisted therapy program for PTSD.

• Hungary has approved a new legislative package designed to eliminate corrupt structures and reduce the influence of oligarchs. • A key component of the reforms involves returning universities to state control to ensure greater transparency and governance. • These legal changes are intended to satisfy European Union requirements, potentially unlocking billions in withheld EU funds.

Availability of teplizumab on the NHS – which postpones early stages of disease for up to three years – described as an ‘incredible moment’The world’s first drug to delay the onset of type 1 diabetes is to be made available on the NHS in England and Wales, in the biggest breakthrough in tackling the disease for more than a century.Millions of people have type 1 diabetes worldwide, which typically emerges during childhood or adolescence, and occurs when the pancreas makes little or no insulin. Insulin is a hormone the body uses to allow glucose to enter cells to produce energy. Continue reading...

• A movie theater chain has introduced a new Spider-Man-themed popcorn bucket to promote the upcoming fourth installment of the Tom Holland-led film series. • The controversial container features a Spider-Man arm topped with a white cone-shaped bowl and a central straw, combining snacks and drinks in one unit. • The design has sparked social media backlash, with fans questioning the aesthetic choices and how the product was approved.