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Northwestern University Researchers Link Volcanic Eruptions to Ancient Extinction

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Northwestern University Researchers Link Volcanic Eruptions to Ancient Extinction

Researchers analyzing microscopic fossils discovered that massive volcanic eruptions caused ocean acidification during the Early Cretaceous period, driving one of the largest extinction events in planktic foraminifera history. Published on July 30, 2026, the findings link ancient carbon cycle disruptions to modern climate parallels. A 113-million-year-old marine mystery has finally met its solution. Scientists at … Read more

Lung Transplant: Man Kept Alive 48 Hours Without Lungs

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The boundaries of medical possibility were dramatically redefined this week with the successful, albeit temporary, removal of a patient’s lungs for 48 hours, sustained by a custom-built artificial lung system. While organ transplantation is a well-established field, this case – detailed in the journal Med – represents a paradigm shift in how we approach acute … Read more

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