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News at a glance: Pricey Stegosaurus , Alzheimer's drug company resignations, and monitoring CO2 by commercial jet.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 2

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

A recent article from Sciencemag.org highlights several scientific and policy developments. Firstly, a record-breaking sale of a Stegosaurus skeleton named "Apex" for $44.6 million has raised concerns among paleontologists about limited research opportunities, although the buyer, Kenneth Griffin, has pledged to loan the fossil to a U.S. museum. Secondly, executives at Alzheimer's drug company Cassava Sciences have resigned following investigations into fraud allegations surrounding their drug candidate simufilam. Thirdly, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and United Airlines have agreed to mount an instrument on a commercial jet to monitor greenhouse gases, aiming to fill gaps in coverage. Other topics covered include changes to offensive plant names, the detection of poliovirus traces in Gaza, the recognition of a 98-year-old physicist's contributions, the impact of vulture extinction on human health in India, China's efforts to combat youth obesity, and research indicating that chimpanzees engage in reciprocal conversation similar to humans. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2024/07, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Zoology
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:178625727
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