Record-wet and record-dry months increased in regions worldwide

More rainfall extremes are observed in regions around the globe, setting both wet and dry records, a new study shows. Yet there are big differences between regions: The central and Eastern U.S., northern Europe and northern ...

Study finds toxic flame retardants in children's car seats

In a new study, Indiana University scientists found toxic flame retardants in newly manufactured children's car seats, sparking concerns about children's health. Of the 18 children's car seats tested, 15 contained new or ...

As robots take jobs, Europeans mull free money for all

I am, therefore I'm paid. The radical notion that governments should hand out free money to everyone—rich and poor, those who work and those who don't—is slowly but surely gaining ground in Europe. Yes, you read that ...

New mortgage design would minimize home foreclosures

With mortgage loan defaults on the rise yet again, two mortgage researchers are proposing a new type of mortgage contract that automatically resets the balance and the monthly payment based on the mortgaged home's market ...

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