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Controlling Landfill Methane for Climate Change Mitigation
The EPA is gearing up to introduce a new rule in 2025 aimed at reducing methane emissions from landfills, which are a significant source of greenhouse gases in the United States. Landfills account for...
Preventing Heatstroke in Student Athletes: Tips and Guidelines
High school sports teams across the country are gearing up for practices amidst the scorching summer heat. It's crucial for athletes to start slowly and build up their strength and endurance safely before diving...
Unveiling the Truth Behind Greenwashing at the Paris Olympics
The Summer Olympics are fast approaching in Paris, set against the backdrop of heat waves and drought in Southern Europe. The organizers of the games claim to have made sustainability a focal point, stating...
Decline in China-U.S. Science Collaborations Impacts Key Research
China and the United States have seen a sharp decline in scientific collaborations in recent years, impacting key research projects across various disciplines. The drop in partnerships between the two countries has been attributed...
Treating AI Chatbots with Kindness: A Guide to Interacting with ChatGPT
If you’ve ever found yourself being polite to an AI chatbot like ChatGPT, you're not alone. In a survey conducted by Ethan Mollick, an associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania, nearly half of...
Impact of Lynchings on Economic Inequality for Black Americans
In the wake of reports of record low unemployment rates for Black Americans and discussions about "Black jobs" at a recent presidential debate, it is important to recognize that the economic impacts of historical...
Unlocking the Fifth ‘Busiest Beaver’: A New Math Breakthrough
Most people don’t think about math when they hear “busy beavers.” But these animals represent a fascinating concept in the world of mathematics: not everything can be calculated, no matter how hard you try....
How Stress Affects Dogs’ Behavior and Emotions
Dogs have been close companions with humans for thousands of years, and they have evolved to be able to interpret human emotions. Recent research has shown that dogs can not only detect the smell...
Understanding Long COVID: Severity, Complexity, and Decreasing Risk
Researchers are still working to understand the complicated and debilitating condition known as long COVID. Since 2020, long COVID has become a widespread disability affecting millions of people globally and costing economies billions of...
Preserving Musical Memories: How Music Endures as We Age
As people age, their ability to remember and recognize familiar tunes remains intact, according to a study conducted by Sarah Sauvé, a feminist music scientist at the University of Lincoln. This finding suggests that...