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11:36 PMScienceDaily
Yellowstone’s supervolcano may be fueled by something unexpected
Summary
Researchers propose that Yellowstone’s heat and magma supply may come from a broad mantle-driven flow that shoves hot rock under the region, rather than a narrow plume rising from near Earth’s core. The mechanism could build and sustain a large, shallow magma network over long timescales.
Why it matters
If mantle flow, not a deep plume, sustains supervolcanoes, it changes the playbook for forecasting long-term volcanic behavior in multiple regions.
Mountain lions changed everything in this tiny California preserve
Summary
A small suburban preserve south of San Francisco saw deer activity fall and vegetation rebound after mountain lions began using the area. The change rippled through other predators, altering the balance among coyotes, bobcats, and foxes.
Why it matters
Predator return can rapidly restore ecosystem function in fragmented suburbs, making land-use and wildlife policy immediately consequential.
Scientists discover what triggers belly fat as we age
Summary
Researchers found that aging can induce a specialized population of stem cells that boosts the body’s capacity to generate new abdominal fat. The work points to a biological mechanism behind midlife belly fat gain and a potential therapeutic target for obesity.
Why it matters
It identifies a plausible, targetable mechanism for age-related visceral fat, raising the odds of treatments that address the cause rather than only managing calories and activity.