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Last update: 6 hours agoHealth & Pharma: A University of Bristol pilot trial in JAMA Psychiatry suggests the anti-inflammatory drug tocilizumab may ease difficult-to-treat depression symptoms in a small group of patients, with a separate report highlighting a possible “arthritis-drug” path to remission. Public Health & Chemicals: UK officials face fresh pressure over “forever chemicals” (PFAS) near the former RAF Upper Heyford site after testing reportedly found levels up to 43,000 times the safe limit. Water & Environment: University of Toledo researchers unveiled “set-and-forget” buoy systems that slowly release hydrogen-peroxide-based chemicals to prevent harmful algal blooms. Energy & Security: Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s Nevinnomyssky Azot chemical plant and a Lukoil refinery in Kstovo; Moscow and Ryazan refineries reportedly paused operations after strikes. Crime & Supply Chains: Nigeria’s NDLEA says it dismantled the country’s biggest illegal meth lab in Ogun, arresting suspects and seizing meth and precursor chemicals worth N480bn. Nuclear Industry: SuperCritical Materials joined Terra Praxis’ REPOWER consortium to scale advanced nuclear fuel infrastructure.
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