A study using real-world air traffic control data found that vaccination programs alone may not stop the ongoing second wave of COVID-19 infections in the US. Strict social distancing measures remain necessary to prevent a new wave, according to researchers.
Scientists discover microplastic particles in remote Vatnajokull glacier, potentially affecting glaciers' melting and behavior. The finding highlights the need to map and understand microplastics in glaciers globally.
The program, launched in 1998, focuses on primary prevention and has led to significant reductions in substance use among adolescents. Key findings include a drop from 42% to 5% in getting drunk within a month, and declines in daily smoking and cannabis lifetime use.