It has often been likened to talcum powder. The ultra fine lunar surface material known as the regolith is crushed volcanic rock. For visitors to the surface of the moon it can be a health hazard, causing wear and tear on ...
Space Exploration
Apr 9, 2024
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The German government has approved new legislation that decriminalizes cannabis.
Social Sciences
Apr 9, 2024
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Plastics are ubiquitous in our world, and given that plastic waste can take thousands of years to break down, there's more of it to be found on Earth every single day. Worse yet is the fact that the stuff doesn't easily decompose—it ...
Environment
Apr 9, 2024
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Since the 1970s, modern antibiotic discovery has been experiencing a lull. Now the World Health Organization has declared the antimicrobial resistance crisis as one of the top 10 global public health threats.
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 8, 2024
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Employee engagement among independent gig workers is an important issue facing organizations working with remote teams and individuals. A study published in the International Journal of Management Concepts and Philosophy, ...
Economics & Business
Apr 8, 2024
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Per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances—commonly known as PFAS—are a group of over 14,000 human-made chemicals that have been popular since the 1950s for their diverse skills in resisting heat, water, grease and stains.
Environment
Apr 8, 2024
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Just a single, unguarded glance at a solar eclipse can result in a lifetime of vision loss, eye health experts warn.
Space Exploration
Apr 7, 2024
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New research in Frontiers of Environmental Science sheds light on how manufacturing choices influence microfiber release in textiles.
Environment
Apr 5, 2024
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The human gut is full of microbes. Some microbes can make people sick, while others are responsible for balancing gut health. But humans aren't the only species whose health depends on these microorganisms. Coral reef ecosystems ...
Ecology
Apr 5, 2024
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The global COVID-19 pandemic caused much suffering and tragedy and continues to do so. One aspect of our everyday lives that was massively disrupted was education. Conventional classroom teaching methods had to be digitized ...
Education
Apr 5, 2024
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