SCIENCE
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Gas Stove Pollution Lingers in Homes for Hours Even outside the Kitchen
[ad_1] Gas Stove Pollution Lingers in Homes for Hours Even outside the Kitchen Gas stoves spew nitrogen dioxide at levels that frequently exceed those that are deemed safe by health organizations By Allison Parshall Nearly 40 percent of U.S. homes have gas stoves, which spew a host of compounds that are harmful to breathe, such as carbon monoxide, particulate matter,…
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What Causes Earthquakes in the Northeast like the Magnitude 4.8 One in New Jersey?
[ad_1] How Common Are Northeast Earthquakes? Earthquakes in the Northeast are usually too small to feel, but larger temblors like the 4.8 magnitude quake in New Jersey aren’t unheard of By Gary Solar & The Conversation US The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. It’s rare to feel earthquakes in…
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The Latest Weather Forecast along the Total Solar Eclipse Path
[ad_1] This article is part of a special report on the total solar eclipse that will be visible from parts of the U.S., Mexico and Canada on April 8, 2024. Millions of people living in the 115-mile-wide path of April 8’s total solar eclipse—and the millions more who will travel to catch the awe-inspiring astronomical event—are crossing their fingers that…
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Memories Are Made by Breaking DNA — and Fixing It, Study in Mice Finds
[ad_1] Memories Are Made by Breaking DNA — and Fixing It, Study in Mice Finds Nerve cells form long-term memories with the help of an inflammatory response By Max Kozlov & Nature magazine Credit: Bruce Rolff/Stocktrek Images/Getty Images When a long-term memory forms, some brain cells experience a rush of electrical activity so strong that it snaps their DNA. Then,…
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Song Lyrics Really Are Getting Simpler and More Repetitive, Study Finds
[ad_1] Song Lyrics Really Are Getting Simpler and More Repetitive, Study Finds An assessment of hundreds of thousands of songs confirms that choruses and hooks have taken over—but simpler isn’t necessarily worse By Lauren Leffer Credit: Drante/Getty Images When comparing today’s hit tunes with the top 40 of past decades, strong opinions are never in short supply. Every generation seems…
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Wild Birds Gesture ‘After You’ to Insist Their Mate Go First
[ad_1] Wild Birds Gesture ‘After You’ to Insist Their Mate Go First Like humans, these small Japanese birds communicate abstract concepts with gestures By Olivia Ferrari Credit: Yasumasa Ochi/Aflo/Alamy Stock Photo To communicate without words, humans use a host of gestures—whether a wave to wish someone goodbye, a thumbs-up to indicate approval or “flipping the bird” to suggest something far…
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How Much Energy Would It Take to Blow the Earth to Smithereens?
[ad_1] How Much Energy Would It Take to Blow Earth to Smithereens? A mathematical formula shows what would be needed to reduce the planet to cosmic dust By Florian Freistetter Credit: johan63/Getty Images An apocalypse needs a lot or just a little energy—depending on what you compare it with. But what’s really exciting is the math behind this ultimate destructive…
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61 Unexpected PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Food Packaging
[ad_1] 61 Unexpected ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Food Packaging A global study identified 61 PFAS chemicals in food packaging that are not authorized for use in such products By Katherine Bourzac PFASs can be found in various food packaging, ranging from coated paper wrappers to plastic containers. Credit: Erlon Silva – TRI Digital/Getty Images Food packaging from around the world…
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Most Astronauts Get ‘Space Headaches.’ Scientists Want to Know Why
[ad_1] Most Astronauts Get ‘Space Headaches.’ Scientists Want to Know Why Headaches are a common and recurring problem in space, even for astronauts that don’t experience them on Earth By Joanna Thompson Credit: Ignatiev/Getty Images Spaceflight can be a real headache—literally. Since the days of the Apollo program, astronauts have reported experiencing head pain during their stint in microgravity. And…
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Tornadoes, Floods and Hurricanes Loom, but the Government Is Running Out of Money to Help
[ad_1] Tornadoes, Floods and Hurricanes Loom, but the Government Is Running Out of Money to Help The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s disaster response fund could run out this summer. It dealt with a similar situation last year, which led to a slowdown in rebuilding projects By Thomas Frank & E&E News A destroyed house is seen in Keaton Beach, Florida…
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