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Study finds two-thirds of species losing genetic diversity

Researchers led by Grueber analyzed genetic data from 628 species, revealing declines even in non-threatened populations.

Ski resort town overwhelmed with tourists after TikTok promotion goes viral

Italian ski resort Roccaraso braces for another tumultuous weekend after thousands of tourists descended upon the small town last Sunday.

110 million people come together: World's largest human gathering captured from space

NASA astronaut Don Pettit shared a view of the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 from the vantage point of the International Space Station.

Climate change could cause 2.3 million extra deaths in European cities by 2099, study warns

The Mediterranean, Central Europe, and the Balkans are identified as the most vulnerable areas to the increase in deaths due to heat.

WWF report reveals global wildlife populations have declined by 73% since 1970

"The picture we present is very concerning," said Kirsten Schuijt, Director General of WWF International.

World population to reach 8.09 billion on January 1, 2025, says US Census Bureau

The US Census Bureau estimates that in January 2025, there will be approximately 4.2 births and 2.0 deaths registered every second globally.

Global population projected to peak at 10.3 billion by mid-2080s, then decline

Global population is expected to reach 10.3 billion by the mid-2080s, according to the UN.

Trinity College Dublin scientists reveal how Denisovan genes shape modern humans

Scientists have identified at least three events where genes from distinct Denisovan populations mixed with human DNA, conferring significant adaptive benefits.

Muhammad overtakes Noah as most popular baby boy name in England and Wales

This marks the first time the single spelling of the name Muhammad has topped the list without combining variations or alternative spellings.

European hedgehog classified as 'near threatened' due to sharp population decline

Once classified as "Least Concern," the species is now recognized as "potentially threatened" due to a worrying downward trend in numbers over the past decade.

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