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• Buried Roman sanctuary discovered beneath Frankfurt hints at shocking rituals
  A hidden Roman sanctuary discovered beneath Frankfurt is offering rare clues about ancient rituals, including possible human sacrifice. With major funding secured, scientists are now racing to uncover how this mysterious, multi-god cult site operated.
• A massive arctic thaw is unleashing carbon frozen for thousands of years
  A sweeping new study reveals that as Arctic permafrost thaws, it is dramatically reshaping rivers and releasing vast amounts of ancient carbon that had been locked away for thousands of years. By analyzing decades of high-resolution data across northern Alaska, scientists found that runoff is increasing, rivers are carrying more dissolved carbon, and the thawing […]
• Most U.S. states are warming but not in the way you think
  Warming across the U.S. is far more uneven than it looks at first glance. While only about half of states show rising average temperatures, most are heating up in specific ways—like hotter highs or warmer lows. These hidden shifts vary by region, with the West seeing more extreme heat and the North losing cold extremes. […]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

• NIEHS research fuels advances to promote health
  In-house scientists spark discoveries along the “translational” research spectrum, turning knowledge into strategies to improve human health. (read more)
• Study clarifies breast cancer risks linked to genes and family history
  Large U.S.-based analysis provides detailed risk estimates to help women and clinicians weigh screening and prevention options. (read more)
• Kyle Walsh, Ph.D., selected to lead NIEHS
  As the institute’s seventh director, Walsh will also serve as director of the National Toxicology Program. (read more)
• Panel recognizes federal efforts to advance nonanimal testing methods
  Experts at federal meeting urged more collaboration and outreach efforts. (read more)
• Macrophages represent an untapped target for new medicines
  The immune cells protect tissues and drive inflammation, showing potential to combat aging, cancer, and chronic disease, says Falk lecturer. (read more)