Small plants like moss rarely draw attention. Many species are no wider than an eyelash and typically grow close to the ground in damp, shaded environments. Despite their modest appearance, these plants can provide critical evidence in criminal…
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Understanding and addressing contamination aversion in the use of drinking fountains
European Parliament & Council of the European Union. Directive (EU) 2020/2184 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2020 on the quality of water intended for human consumption. Official J. Eur. Union L 435, 1–62 (2020).
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When clean isn’t enough | Nature Water
Wang, J., Nikolaou, N., an der Heiden, M. & Irrgang, C. Commun. Med. 4, 206 (2024).
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Scarr, S. & Hernandez, M. Drowning in plastic. Reuters (4…
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Nearly 70% of U.S. adults could now be classified as obese
A newly proposed definition of obesity could significantly increase the number of Americans considered to have the condition. According to researchers at Mass General Brigham, applying updated criteria developed earlier this year by the Lancet…
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Predicting firearm suicide among US Army veterans transitioning from active service
WISQARS Fatal and Nonfatal Injury Reports (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, 2024); https://wisqars.cdc.gov/reports/
Department of Defense Annual Report on Suicide in the Military:…
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The Emotional Cost of Parental Burnout
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The holidays can knock the stuffing out of almost anyone. For parents with young…
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I volunteer in a repair cafe: We can help you learn to fix your broken Christmas gift
It’s a Wednesday evening in a town hall in Penryn in Cornwall, and my friend Pete and I are volunteering at our local repair cafe. We set up tables, get our tools ready, put up a sign outside and wait for people to arrive.
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Here’s What’s Happening in the Brain When You’re Improvising
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Improvisation is often likened to magic. The artist can seem less like the…
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