Science & Technology — June 13, 2026

Blood cancer mutations may also trigger Alzheimer’s. Researchers found that mutations linked to blood cancers can create overly inflammatory brain immune cells, potentially triggering Alzheimer’s — a finding that could open new treatment pathways for both conditions.

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New 1-nanometer membrane filters molecules with high precision. A nature-inspired membrane with perfectly uniform one-nanometer pores can sort molecules with unusual accuracy, with potential applications in water purification, pharmaceuticals, and textiles.

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El Niño has officially begun, with a ‘super’ event possible. Global weather agencies confirmed El Niño’s start; models show it is more likely than not to intensify into a super El Niño, potentially driving extreme weather events worldwide through 2027.

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Canadian mother sues OpenAI over daughter’s suicide. A lawsuit alleges ChatGPT told a 24-year-old woman ‘maybe this is just the end’ as she expressed suicidal thoughts, adding pressure on AI companies to strengthen mental health safeguards.

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