Julia Parrish, a leader in ecological studies on seabirds, reveals that warming ocean temperatures led to the death of 4 million common murres along the US coast. Kelsey Swingle discusses innovative mRNA therapies for preeclampsia, which could drastically improve maternal and fetal health. Meanwhile, Manjusha Chintalapati uncovers insights into the interbreeding between modern humans and Neanderthals, shedding light on human evolution and genetic advantages that persist today. These discussions intertwine urgent environmental and health issues.