Science & Technology — November 9, 2026

High-dose flu shot linked to lower Alzheimer’s risk. An analysis of nearly 200,000 older adults found those who received the high-dose flu vaccine had nearly 55% lower rates of Alzheimer’s disease.

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NASA unveils PROMISE lunar rover. The agency revealed a new rover set to launch to the moon in 2028, stressing that surface infrastructure is critical to human survival under the Artemis program.

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COP31 climate talks open in Turkey. The U.N. conference began today in Antalya, with scientists warning the 1.5°C warming target is being overshot and urging governments to commit to carbon removal.

According to NPR, the annual U.N. gathering convenes amid frustration among some participants that negotiations have not focused enough on fossil fuels themselves. That tension forms the backdrop as scientists press delegates to go beyond emissions pledges, arguing that exceeding the warming threshold makes government commitments to carbon removal a necessary part of any credible path forward from the Antalya talks.

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