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Briefing Chat: How Dolly Parton left her mark on science

Nature, Published online: 28 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02732-w Nature reporters discuss the country-music icon's advocacy for vaccines and public health — plus, promising trial results for an mRNA cancer therapy.

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The toxic legacy of two lakes

Friday 28th August, 2026 Sri Lanka boasts a hydraulic heritage dating back more than two millennia and has a long history of harnessing water for agriculture and human settlement, but its urban water…

Beyond Cash: How Microloans in India Protect Families from Future Poverty

Research Matters Staff Writer(s) Mumbai 28 Aug 2026 In villages and towns across India, obtaining small, collateral-free loans has long been a vital lifeline for families navigating tight budgets.

  • Microloans in India without collateral support families with limited finances.
  • Microcredit reduces multidimensional poverty risks, especially in rural areas.
  • Group-based SHGs show stronger impact on reducing vulnerability compared to individual loans.

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