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Sean Duffy
Sean Duffy is Courthouse News' social media editor and a part of the editorial staff for the outlet's podcast, [Sidebar](https://open.spotify.com/show/0hP2TEY3RmFbs3rlPncKt8). He is a graduate of San Francisco State University. Follow Sean on Twitter: [@SeanDuffyCNS](https://twitter.com/SeanDuffyCNS)
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Graphic Warnings More Effective on Sugary Drinks
Warning labels with graphic images linking sugary drink consumption with tooth decay, Type 2 diabetes and obesity appear to reduce purchases of the drinks more effectively than calorie counts or text warnings, a new study finds.
Climate Change Driving Fish to Change Habitats
Climate change is prompting fish species to move to new habitats faster than the global system of distributing fish stock, potentially triggering international conflicts, the journal Science reported Thursday.
Leading Scientific Journal Says Rate of Antarctic Ice Loss Has Tripled
Melting Antarctic ice has raised global sea levels by more than a quarter of an inch since 1992, with 40 percent of the increase occurring in the past five years, according to a study published Wednesday in the leading scientific journal Nature.
Study: Dolphins, Whales Recognize Killer Whales' Predatory Calls
A subset of killer whales that dine on marine mammals telegraph their presence by emitting alarming and identifiable calls, a new study finds.
Global Warming Increases Chance of Widespread Corn Shortages
Rising global temperatures will lead to considerable spikes in the variability of annual corn yields by the end of the century, increasing the likelihood of simultaneous low outputs across several high-producing regions, a new study from the National Academy of Sciences finds.
Russian Saber-Tooth Fossils Illuminate Early Evolution of Mammal Lineage
Researchers have discovered the fossils of two new species of ancient saber-toothed predators that will help illuminate a key period in the early evolution of mammals.
Gulf of Mexico 'Dead Zone' Nearly the Size of Connecticut
The northern Gulf of Mexico’s “dead zone” area with little to no oxygen will become larger than the state of Connecticut by the end of July, according to a study published Thursday.
Pollution Found to Hinder Fungi Nourishing Europe's Trees
Pollution hinders fungi that provide mineral nutrients to European tree roots, according to a new study that suggests this dynamic is sparking malnutrition trends in the continent’s trees.