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It's well known that alcohol has profound consequences on the way the brain works, and research shows that even low levels of the drug can damage your brain. But how does alcohol actually cause brain damage at the cellular level? In a surprising discovery reported in Immunity, scientists found that alcohol doesn't just interact with neurons. New findings show the drug also affects immune cells in the brain called microglia, triggering them to dismantle the extracellular matrix that structurally supports brain cells. "For years, alcohol's effects on the brain were largely viewed through the lens of neurons, and for good reason: alcohol acts directly on neuronal receptors," says neuroscientist and senior author of the study Dimitrios Davalos from the Cleveland Clinic. "By following microglia in real time, we were able to see that they aren't simply responding to damage. They drive the detrimental changes alcohol causes in the brain. "Experiments showing how alcohol use negatively affects the brain's microglia immune cells over time.

Credit: Artur Plawgo / Getty Images / Science Photo Library The physical pressure that cancer cells encounter as tumors grow may do more than impede their movement. New research suggests that prolonged confinement can activate a molecular self-destruct mechanism in invasive cancer cells, potentially limiting their ability to spread to other parts of the body. The findings, published in Developmental Cell, reveal an unexpected connection between the mechanical forces within tumors and a form of programmed cell death called necroptosis. Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Shanghai say the discovery could eventually lead to biomarkers for predicting metastatic risk and new approaches to preventing cancer spread.

NorthOn day two of Craig Routery's trial, the Crown presented text messages between the complainant and Routery, which included explicit photos and messages. When questioned, Routery said he "would not involve [himself] with something that was underage. "Craig Routery described explicit chats between him and a youth as 'roleplay'Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Craig Routery, pictured on Oct. 14, 2026, outside the Yellowknife courthouse. It's the second day of Routery's trial, which stems from allegations of sexual assault and child exploitation. (Samanntha Lee/CBC)The trial for a former Canadian Armed Forces reservist facing multiple sexual assault and child exploitation charges continued in a Yellowknife courtroom Wednesday, where explicit exchanges with a youth were unveiled. Craig Scott Routery, 62, who was a warrant officer with the 1 Canadian Ranger Patrol Group from Yellowknife at the time he was charged, pleaded not guilty to nine charges on Tuesday in the N. W. T. Supreme Court.

12 October 2026, London - The World Gold Council (WGC) and the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate efforts to improve transparency, governance and formalisation in the artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) space. The partnership will address corruption, gold smuggling, and illicit financial flows while reducing environmental and social harms, and promoting economic development in gold-producing countries. The agreement establishes a framework to strengthen ASGM governance, improve traceability and support the responsible integration of artisanal gold into formal global supply chains. The organisations will work together to support EITI implementing countries in advancing formalisation efforts and responsible sourcing initiatives. The organisations will collaborate on publications, guidance documents, pilot projects, knowledge-sharing initiatives and international convenings.