The environment provided by the mother during embryo development has major consequences on later-life health and lifespan. This can arise through effects on cellular aging which is often estimated with the length of telomeres. ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Nov 11, 2020
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"Kamala Harris is not a natural-born American citizen." False. "Joe Biden's family has illegal business ties with China." False. Believe it or not, large segments of the population are aware of these kinds of unsupported ...
Political science
Sep 17, 2020
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Hurricane Laura plowed through the heart of Louisiana's oil and chemical industries as a powerful Category 4 storm, leaving a chlorine plant on fire and the potential for more hazardous damage in its wake.
Environment
Aug 31, 2020
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Denver is known for its relatively mild climate and its four distinct seasons. It's also known for its temperature fluctuations over the course of a day or even hours. But what does that mean for the city's residents—and ...
Earth Sciences
Aug 17, 2020
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Once found in bottles, food containers, cash register receipts and electronics, bisphenol A (BPA) has been phased out of many products because of health concerns and government regulations. As a result, the production and ...
Environment
Jul 29, 2020
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Roadside hedges take a hit to their health while reducing pollution exposure for humans, a new study from the University of Surrey finds.
Environment
Jun 30, 2020
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This month, federal authorities finally announced an upcoming ban on mercury-containing pesticide in Australia. We are one of the last countries in the world to do so, despite overwhelming evidence over more than 60 years ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 22, 2020
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Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a risk factor for skin cancer and other diseases. The risk increases when sunlight, the natural source of UV radiation, is combined with artificial sources such as UV lamps for medical ...
Materials Science
Jun 3, 2020
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When wildfire smoke filled the skies of Oregon's southern Willamette Valley in 2018, many residents kept their doors closed and windows shut, thinking they were safe from polluted air.
Environment
Jun 3, 2020
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New research from the Race and Opportunity Lab in the Center for Social Development sheds light on youths' reactions to social media videos showing violence in their communities.
Social Sciences
May 29, 2020
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