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Last update: 3 hours agoMarine Risk Modeling: New research says Brazil’s push to expand offshore oil exploration off the northeast coast could raise the overall risk of oil spills, with seagrass meadows and deep-water reefs in the Potiguar Basin flagged as especially vulnerable, plus parts of Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte, and Amapá; the authors urge faster emergency preparedness where pollution would spread most and expanding Marine Protected Areas in lower-risk zones, while campaigners warn MPAs could come too slowly or squeeze local fishing communities. Space & Weather Tech: A new laser satellite for the European Space Agency—Aeolus-2—aims to improve forecasts for heatwaves and hurricanes by measuring wind behavior in the lower atmosphere, potentially giving warnings about 24 hours earlier than today and helping avoid past “surprise storm” moments; it’s set for launch in 2034 and is being built by Airbus in the UK. Biotech & Health: Scientists studying gut bacteria from the dyeing poison dart frog (native to Brazil, French Guiana, and Suriname) report a newly isolated Enterococcus strain that produces compounds affecting fat metabolism and glucose regulation in mouse models, improving insulin sensitivity in high-fat diet experiments. Launch Market Watch: Planet Labs Germany and Isar Aerospace announced a plan to fly a German-built Pelican Earth-observation satellite on Isar’s German-built Spectrum rocket, a move aimed at boosting European small-satellite launch independence—though the rocket’s track record remains a concern.
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