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It only takes an hour for a hot car to become deadly
Researchers at Arizona State University (ASU) have investigated how quickly various types of cars warm up when exposed to different levels of shade and sunlight on hot days. They found that the dashboard of a …
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Birds wait to reproduce in harsh environmental conditions
Animals are constantly looking for two things: food and the opportunity to reproduce – and you could say the same about humans. We’re all just looking to survive and pass on our own genetic material …
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When land first rose above water, it transformed Earth’s climate
The Earth may have undergone a drastic transformation 2.4 billion years ago with a rapid rise of land above the ocean, according to a new study.Researchers from the University of Oregon examined isotopes in …
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Reduce congestion by calculating ideal number of taxis for a city
Self-driving cars will soon change the way that people commute in the city. Private car ownership will be largely replaced by shared mobility, which is transportation services that are shared among users on-demand.A shift …
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Japan may dump 1 million tons of radioactive water into Pacific
The Japanese government is searching for a way to dispose of over one million tons of radioactive water, and one proposed solution is to dump the contaminated water into the ocean.At the Fukushima No. 1 …
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One invasive pest species can alter an entire ecosystem
A new long term study has demonstrated how a seemingly harmless single invasive species can cause declines in biodiversity and alter entire ecosystems.Eastern hemlock, a tree species native to North America, has been facing serious …
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Nearly 25 percent of people will be obese by 2045 at current rate
New research has revealed that nearly a quarter of the global population will be obese by the year 2045 if the current trends continue. At this rate, 12 percent of all the people in the …
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Humans account for a very tiny percent of all life on Earth
In the first study of its kind, researchers have measured the mass of all living organisms on Earth. They found that humans only make up about one ten-thousandth of life on the planet in terms …
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Human skin absorbs dangerous carcinogens from barbecue smoke
As the official start of grilling season approaches, new research suggests that changing clothes after a cookout may help prevent exposure to harmful carcinogens produced in barbecue smoke.The experts have found that the cancer-causing compounds …
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Robots have been trained to grow human organs
Scientists have created a robotic system that automates the rapid growth of human mini-organs, or organoids, from stem cells. The technology could speed up research on regenerative medicine and drug development.Benjamin Freedman is a professor …
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Vegetarian diet shown to be the most affordable healthy choice
According to federal dietary guidelines, 75 percent of Americans do not eat enough fruit, vegetables, and dairy. The typical American diet is now one that is high in sugar, salt, and saturated fats. This is …
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Magic mushrooms help people with depression process emotions
A new study published in the journal Psychopharmacology has found that psilocybin, the main substance in magic mushrooms, may potentially help patients with severe depression process emotions.Previous research has found that magic mushrooms show promise …
