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/ 6 months agoClimate change is shifting the zones where plants grow – here’s what that could mean for your garden
The US Department of Agriculture has updated its plant hardiness zone map, which shows where various plants will grow across the...
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/ 6 months agoJon Stewart, still a ‘tiny, neurotic man,’ back to remind Americans what’s at stake
In the early 2000s, Jon Stewart perfected the art of ironic satire, playfully critiquing politicians, political institutions, the press and the...
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/ 6 months agoEPA’s new auto emissions standard will speed the transition to cleaner cars, while also addressing consumer and industry concerns
The new rule isn’t a mandate for electric vehicles, but it will sharply increase their market share over the coming decade.
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/ 6 months agoTikTok’s duet, green screen and stitch turn political point-scoring into an art form
TikTok’s features for combining different users’ videos have sparked a wave of creativity. They’ve also formed an arena for political arguments...
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/ 6 months agoGenerative AI could leave users holding the bag for copyright violations
With the right prompts, AI users can mimic copyrighted works. There’s no easy technical or legal fix.
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/ 6 months agoAn eclipse for everyone – how visually impaired students can ‘get a feel for’ eclipses
Eclipses are rare, fantastic celestial events. Here’s how educators can help visually impaired students enjoy eclipses alongside their sighted peers.
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/ 6 months agoWhat’s in tattoo ink? My team’s chemical analysis found ingredients that aren’t on the label and could cause allergies
Some tattoo inks contain unlabeled materials that can cause allergic reactions.
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/ 6 months agoThin, bacteria-coated fibers could lead to self-healing concrete that fills in its own cracks
Your skin heals from cuts and scrapes on its own − what if concrete could do that too?
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/ 6 months agoLab tests show THC potency inflated on retail marijuana in Colorado
Misleading potency labels can disrupt medical dosages, misguide recreational users and erode trust in the industry.
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/ 6 months agoWhy March Madness is a special time of year for state budgets
When the US Supreme Court legalized sports betting, states were quick to get in on the action. But as lawmakers grow...