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The National Institutes of Health has canceled funding for at least 383 clinical trials in the last year, affecting some 74,000 participants

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The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.

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Scientists warn that losing Africa’s large animals is draining ecosystem energy and reshaping the continent’s biodiversity.

We compared global media coverage and internet search interest in COP15—which resulted in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework—with COP27, a climate-focused conference, and the popular American singer Taylor Swift. Despite the critical environmental and societal implications of biodiversity loss, COP15 received significantly less attention, even in highly biodiverse countries. Addressing this attention shortfall will be crucial for building the awareness and advocacy needed to achieve global biodiversity goals.