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/ 2 months agoCarbon offsets can help bring energy efficiency to low-income Americans − our Nashville data shows it could be a win for everyone
Insulating attics, replacing windows and adding heat pumps can save money and reduce emissions − if residents can afford the upgrades....
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/ 2 months agoAn 83-year-old short story by Borges portends a bleak future for the internet
Borges imagined an endless library that contained every possible permutation of letters. The truth is out there, but it’s embedded among...
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/ 2 months agoThe ‘Death Mother’: Horror’s most unnerving villain
Disturbing ideas about motherhood are pushed into our collective unconscious, a film scholar writes. Little wonder they’re at the heart of...
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/ 2 months agoRethinking screen time: A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-being
Screen time is more than just hours spent on devices. By studying diverse digital habits, researchers can help people adopt a...
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/ 2 months agoClimate change is encouraging unsanitary toilet practices among vulnerable communities
Cambodian study finds climate vulnerability hurts toilet functionality and leads to more open defecation.
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/ 2 months agoWhat Ukraine can now do with longer-range US missiles − and how that could affect the course of the war
The authorization of longer-range missiles by the Biden administration is seen as an effort to counter a buildup of Russian troops...
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/ 2 months agoTrump’s criminal conviction won’t stop him from getting security clearance as president
Under normal circumstances, Trump’s criminal record and other aspects of his life, including financial history, would disqualify him from getting access...
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/ 2 months agoAmericans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage
Insurance costs are rising quickly across much of the country. Hurricanes are part of the reason, but it’s the other perils...
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/ 2 months agoFrom using plant rinds to high-tech materials, bike helmets have improved significantly over the past 2 centuries
As roads have evolved, so too have bikes and bike helmets.
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/ 2 months agoRobo price-fixing: Why the Justice Department is suing a software company to stop landlords colluding on rents
RealPage, Inc. provides software that lets landlords keep rental prices high. The Justice Department cried foul on the price-fixing practice.
