A study predicts when global warming will surpass the critical threshold of 1.5 °C, highlighting the urgency of climate action to prevent exceeding critical temperature limits.

In The Washington Post: ow.ly/6tqQ50Rqalm

In PNAS: ow.ly/HESc50RqalB

Raising the Medicare eligibility age from 65 to 67 and adding a work requirement for Medicaid would lead to 25,000 potential deaths and cause 700,000 people with diabetes to lose their healthcare. Cost savings would not outweigh the lives lost. In PNAS: ow.ly/9Ggx50RqakB

Poverty is complex, and how poverty is measured matters. Dive into the latest Science Sessions episode featuring Christine Pu from Stanford University, as she explores the metrics used to measure poverty and their impact on policy and development. Listen now: ow.ly/sqvJ50Rnnpw

An ounce of prevention: Intranasal delivery of generic, cheap, and widely available neomycin evokes protective antiviral immunity in the upper airway in mice and humans—preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection and lethal disease in mice. In PNAS: ow.ly/O14350RpWhA

Congratulations to the finalist of the 2023 Cozzarelli Prize for their paper titled “Agricultural intensification and childhood cancer in Brazil.” Explore their award-winning research: ow.ly/lEwN50RpWgZ

A #bioluminescence tool reveals dramatic fluctuations in #oxygen levels, even within the healthy mouse #brain . The findings could offer insights into the onset of #dementia . ow.ly/78NN50RnmSj #hypoxia #Alzheimers

Neuroimaging, blood proteomics, and health data from 30 military personnel show that increased exposure to explosive blasts was associated with structural and functional brain alterations and a decrease in health-related quality of life. In PNAS: ow.ly/bfNA50RpWfO

People over 50 who were already isolated before the COVID-19 pandemic were somewhat protected during the pandemic, potentially due to relatively few changes in their circumstances, a study in England finds. In PNAS: ow.ly/oR9f50Rp6Ht

Smart windows adjust their opacity throughout the day to regulate the temperature in buildings, reducing energy use. But the windows are too expensive for wide adoption. A study using corn and potato starches promises cheaper smart windows. In PNAS: ow.ly/61Pk50Rp6CA

Congratulations to the recipient of the 2023 Cozzarelli Prize for their paper titled “Vaccination, immunity, and the changing impact of COVID-19 on infant health.” Explore their award-winning research: ow.ly/mRt150Rp6q5

Opinion: The extensive #wildlife trade offers a unique opportunity to gather crucial species-level information. To combat illegal activities effectively, #WildlifeInspectors need improved high-tech tools. In PNAS Front Matter: ow.ly/g4xk50RnmHg

Did you know that yesterday was #DNADay ? In 1975, DNA cloning was discovered, and today it is used to make proteins like insulin. Listen to our Science Sessions podcast to learn about the last 50 years of DNA cloning: ow.ly/mUiN50Rpb7W

One of the most-viewed PNAS articles in the last week is “Pregnancy is linked to faster epigenetic aging in young women.” Explore the findings here: ow.ly/YQjC50Rou6X

For more trending articles, visit the PNAS homepage at ow.ly/ecOV50Rou6Z.

California’s electricity grid will require up to $20 billion in capacity upgrades to handle the new load from EVs. Meanwhile, the price of electricity is likely to fall by $0.01–$0.06 per kwh, due to the growth in electricity consumption. In PNAS: ow.ly/xflT50RojXq

'Even seasoned experts...are unwilling to speculate on how far toward the Nobel Prize-winning goal of AI-powered, autonomous science may be reached within the next decade.' pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pn…

The goal of achieving #NetZero may require reevaluation to ensure that #climate targets remain attainable. A PNAS Core Concept article: (LINK) #ClimateChange #emissions #GreenhouseGases #CarbonCapture #ResidualEmissions #DirectAirCapture

How do we define and measure poverty? Christine Pu from Stanford University reveals that commonly used measures of poverty don’t often agree. Learn more in the latest episode of Science Sessions: ow.ly/amuK50RnAPY

A study reveals the existence of a novel topological crystalline insulator state in bismuth, providing a comprehensive understanding of bismuth’s intricate topological electronic structure.

In ScienceAlert: ow.ly/pAVn50RnApN

In PNAS: ow.ly/ntsX50RnApM

Individuals with high BMI required larger shifts in brain activity to make healthy food choices than people with low BMI, according to an fMRI study of 123 people that gave participants food such as donuts and broccoli based on their preferences. In PNAS: ow.ly/ZWjb50RnnAS