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Raw Milk Benefits: What Does the Science Actually Say? - This Week In Public Health For most of the last century, pasteurization has been one of public health’s quieter success stories. Milk is heated for a short period, disease-causing microorganisms are dramatically reduced, and the milk that reaches consumers retains essentially the same major nutrients. That arrangement did n...

Did the gigantic Toba eruption 74,000 years ago devastate eastern Africa’s climate for decades? New research with detailed annual data reveals the eruption triggered only a brief period of cooling and drought. This challenges older views and sheds light on ancient climate dynamics.

Dive into the full story: https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.adv6851

What if one compound could both fight cancer and reduce inflammation? Scientists have created a new palladium-based structure that shows strong activity against lung cancer cells by blocking key proteins involved in tumor growth and inflammation. This dual-action agent offers fresh hope for cancer treatment!

Learn more here:https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-63591-z.pdf

Struggling to sleep on a shift work schedule? A new study tested personalized online counseling tailored to shift workers and found that tracking sleep alone gave similar benefits. Could just paying more attention to your sleep be part of the solution?

Learn more:https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-64210-7.pdf

What causes buildings to burn in California wildfires? This groundbreaking study analyzes over a decade of data to uncover the key environmental and structural factors behind wildfire damage. A new risk index highlights areas most vulnerable a critical tool for communities aiming to stay safe as wildfire threats grow.

Discover the powerful insights here: https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aed4197

Ever wondered how pulling an all-nighter might affect your night commute? This study shows that skipping one whole night’s sleep can impair driving in ways similar to being legally drunk, while losing a few hours each night over several days has a smaller effect. It’s a wake-up call about what kinds of sleep loss are most dangerous for drivers:https://academic.oup.com/sleep/advance-article-pdf/doi/10.1093/sleep/zsag206/69960410/zsag206.pdf

Did you know climate change could increase Europe’s cooling electricity demand by up to 300% by 2100? At the same time, offshore wind power may shrink significantly. This new open-access dataset reveals how shifting climate patterns will reshape energy supply and demand across Europe. Discover the full findings: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2026.116818

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Ever wonder how experts predict and prevent delays in global supply chains? Discover a breakthrough system that uses smart risk graphs and forecasting to foresee and reduce logistics disruptions—even during severe crises. Learn more about how this technology could keep products moving smoothly worldwide: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-61617-0

Surviving cancer is a major victory, but many survivors face hidden struggles like memory problems, sexual dysfunction, and psychological distress. This new study reviews expert guidelines on how to recognize and manage these issues to help survivors thrive, not just survive.

Learn more here: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-61527-1