A Scientific Reports study quantifies exposure to flooding in Nepal, India and China. It finds that about 293,800 people could live within 0–50 m of river channels by 2026. Building area near channels grew 46% from 2016 to 2023 and within modeled GLOF extents grew 77%.
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Population at risk: 293,800 people (18% of catchment population) projected for 2026.
Building proximity increase: 46% rise in area within 0–50 m of channels (2016‑2023).
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Optogenetics wins 2026 Nobel in Physiology or Medicine
Optogenetics, a technique that controls brain neurons with light pulses, was awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. The prize was shared by Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel. The award includes 12 million Swedish kronor split equally.
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Nobel prize awarded to Karl Deisseroth (Stanford), Peter Hegemann (Humboldt University) and Georg Nagel (University of Würzburg).
Prize amount is 12 million Swedish kronor, divided equally among the three laureates.