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Stars Like Our Sun Explode With ‘Superflares’ Every 100 Years, Study Suggests GizmodoSuperflares Erupt From Stars Like Our Sun Once Every 100 Years The New York TimesSuperflares could be more common than thought: Are they something else to worry about? USA TODAYOur sun may be overdue for a 'superflare' stronger than billions of atomic bombs, new research warns Livescience.comViolent superflares explode from sun-like stars every 100 years Space.com

Studies pin down exactly when humans and Neanderthals swapped DNA Ars TechnicaOldest Human Genomes Reveal How a Small Group Burst Out of Africa The New York TimesScientists pinpoint when humans had babies with Neanderthals The Washington PostGenomes reveal timing of Homo sapiens interbreeding with Neanderthals Reuters

Here’s how to watch this year’s brightest meteor shower CNNThe best and last meteor shower of the year is this weekend. Here's how to see it in Louisiana. NOLA.comGeminids hits peak activity: When, how to watch one of 2024's best meteor showers USA TODAYGeminid meteor shower peaks this week: Here's what to expect from the last big meteor shower of the year Space.com

Some Early Forms of Breast Cancer May Not Need Treatment, Study Says TIMEAre doctors overtreating early-stage breast cancer? Is active monitoring as safe? USA TODAYSome breast cancer patients can avoid certain surgeries, studies suggest The Associated PressDoctors hint at radical change for women with breast cancer - thousands might soon not be offered ANY treatmen Daily Mail

California health officials probe raw milk link in child's flu A infection University of Minnesota Twin CitiesCalifornia child who experienced fever and vomiting from raw milk does not have bird flu, CDC testing shows CBS NewsCalifornia reports more illnesses in people who drank raw milk. Here are the risks, according to health experts CNNMarin County child with possible bird flu drank raw milk: officials KRON4Genetic analysis finds H5N1 in California child most similar to cattle genotype University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Gilead to test once-a-year HIV prevention shot STATWho’s Going to Get Lenacapavir for HIV Prevention? NEJM Journal Watch Medical BlogsScience’s 2024 Breakthrough of the Year: Opening the door to a new era of HIV prevention ScienceLenacapavir treats and prevents HIV, it does not cure infection | Fact check USA TODAY