Mexico delays ban on controversial herbicide
The Mexican government has postponed a ban on the use of glyphosate, saying it has not found an alternative for the controversial weed killer.
The Mexican government has postponed a ban on the use of glyphosate, saying it has not found an alternative for the controversial weed killer.
Agriculture
Mar 28, 2024
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People living in rural communities in Scotland are less likely to experience loneliness and poor well-being than those living in urban areas, according to new research from the University of Glasgow.
Social Sciences
Mar 27, 2024
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Typically, beautiful white wall paint does not stay beautiful and white forever. Often, substances from the air accumulate on its surface. This can be a desired effect because it makes the air cleaner for a while—but over ...
Nanomaterials
Mar 25, 2024
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Chicago ranked second among major U.S. cities with the worst air pollution in 2023, its average annual concentration of dangerous fine particulate matter almost three times global guidelines, according to a recent report. ...
Environment
Mar 25, 2024
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Researchers at McMaster University and Stanford University have invented a new generative artificial intelligence model that can design billions of new antibiotic molecules that are inexpensive and easy to build in the laboratory.
Biotechnology
Mar 22, 2024
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From cell phones to watches to electric cars, lithium-ion rechargeable batteries power a plethora of devices. The increased use of this technology means more lithium could find its way into the environment as consumers discard ...
Ecology
Mar 20, 2024
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As private firms and governments struggle to fill jobs—and with the cost of college too high for many students—employers and elected officials are searching for alternative ways for people to get good jobs without having ...
Economics & Business
Mar 20, 2024
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Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel have identified a yeast that could be used to prevent invasive candidiasis, a major cause of death in hospitalized and immunocompromised patients. The study, published ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 18, 2024
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Hundreds of Thai children strain to sing the national anthem, reedy voices and fragile lungs competing against eight lanes of belching traffic next to their school's open atrium in central Bangkok.
Environment
Mar 13, 2024
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When you're financially strapped, selling plasma can be an appealing option to drum up some quick cash.
Economics & Business
Mar 7, 2024
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