Timber venues, river swimming and re-use: How the Paris Olympics is going green—and what it's missing
As Paris prepares to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the sustainability of the event is coming under scrutiny.
As Paris prepares to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the sustainability of the event is coming under scrutiny.
Environment
Jul 26, 2024
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Apple cider vinegar seems to be having a moment. People on social media report drinking it to lose weight and improve their health—although not everyone agrees about its purported benefits.
Ecology
Jul 26, 2024
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In an age when connectivity is constant, many New Zealanders find it hard to unplug from the internet. Despite a desire to switch off, the reality of disconnecting is challenging. Soon it might even come at a cost.
Social Sciences
Jul 25, 2024
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Europe is in the midst of a heat wave, and while Olympic athletes in Paris for the 2024 Summer Games might be spared the worst of it, the weather will still be hot.
Environment
Jul 25, 2024
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New South Wales has just announced a curriculum "shake-up" for primary schools to start in 2027.
Education
Jul 25, 2024
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In the past week, Earth's record for the hottest day was broken twice. Sunday July 21 was declared Earth's hottest day since records began, when average surface temperature reached 17.09°C. On Monday the record fell again, ...
Environment
Jul 25, 2024
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Homelessness is a major problem in the U.S., and it's getting worse: A record 650,000 Americans were homeless on a single night in January 2023, according to the most recent point-in-time report released by the U.S. Department ...
Social Sciences
Jul 25, 2024
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Using radar, a Nasa spacecraft, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), has confirmed the existence of caves beneath the lunar surface. Here's why such geological features will be key for establishing a base on the moon, and ...
Planetary Sciences
Jul 25, 2024
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A surprising technique has helped scientists observe how Earth's oceans are changing, and it's not using specialized robots or artificial intelligence. It's tagging seals.
Ecology
Jul 25, 2024
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You would be hard-pressed to find a corner of the world free from microplastics, plastic particles measuring less than five millimeters. They contaminate our drinking water, accumulate in the food we eat and have been found ...
Environment
Jul 25, 2024
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