In today’s edition of Squirrel News, a new breast cancer treatment is about to emerge, seniors retire on college campuses, and an affordable housing project utilises mushroom architecture.
University of Washington researchers have seen promising results in the first phase of human trials for a DNA-based vaccine against breast cancer. The vaccine is now in phase two trials.
French energy workers provide unauthorised free power during strike
The Robin Hood-inspired actions powered low-income communities, schools and other places as part of a larger strike against France’s proposal to increase the retirement age.
Australia turns to neurodivergent people to fill worker gap
Federal government agency Services Australia focuses on hiring neurodivergent people, including people with autism. Advocates say they can address the skills shortage.
Red lights combat light pollution’s effect on nature
Blue and white artificial lighting negatively affects animal and insect behavior. In Grand Teton National Park, researchers are using red lights to mitigate the effect of light pollution on insects and bats.
Why butterflies thrive in Arizona’s botanical gardens
For southwestern butterfly varieties, urban green spaces, like the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, are a much-needed refuge from climate change and drought.
Artificial bridges allow wildlife to cross roads over tree canopy
Researchers found that monkeys prefer using the artificial canopy bridges to crossing the potentially busy roads below. They hope to find best practices so that more places can utilise the bridges.
