Tag #Science

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U.S. Plastic Production: A Leading Contributor to Global Pollution

The U.S. leads the world in plastic production, generating 42 million metric tons in 2016, contributing to global plastic pollution and the increasing problem of microplastics, calling for a significant reduction in single-use plastics.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Mission Space to Launch Satellite Constellation for Enhanced Space Weather Forecasting

Mission Space plans to launch 24 satellites by 2028 to improve space weather forecasting accuracy from 7.5% to protect billions in infrastructure and the lives of up to 13,000 projected space tourists by 2028, contrasting with the ESA's single-satellite approach.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Barn Owl's White Plumage: Nocturnal Camouflage, Not a Handicap

A new study in PNAS reveals that barn owls' white underbelly acts as nocturnal camouflage by reflecting moonlight, allowing them to approach prey undetected, challenging the previous theory that the brightness shocked prey into immobility; however, the exact interaction between these two theories re...

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Life on Land
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Waste Incinerator Proximity Linked to Elevated PCBs and Dioxins in Breast Milk

A UK study found increased levels of PCBs and dioxins in breast milk of mothers living near waste incinerators, although levels remained within the European average; further monitoring is recommended.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Complete Mastodon Jaw Unearthed in New York Backyard

A New York homeowner's accidental discovery of a complete mastodon jaw and additional bone fragments in Scotchtown, New York, has led to an excavation by the New York State Museum and SUNY Orange, revealing a significant find that will be publicly displayed in 2025.

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Irkutsk State University Ranks in Global Sustainability Rankings

Irkutsk State University (ISU) ranked 1251+ globally and 18th among 32 Russian universities in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025, excelling in social impact (8th in Russia) but showing areas for improvement in environmental impact and governance.

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Quality Education
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Discovery of Seven New Dark Comets Could Rewrite Theories of Earth's Water Origin

Astronomers have discovered seven new dark comets, doubling the known number to 14, and revealing two distinct populations with different origins and sizes; this finding could significantly impact our understanding of how water may have been delivered to Earth.

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Life on Land
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First Severe US H5N1 Bird Flu Case Linked to Backyard Flock

A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health conditions is hospitalized in critical condition with the country's first severe H5N1 bird flu infection, likely contracted from a backyard flock, raising concerns about broader transmission risks.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Mental Stimulation Shown to Significantly Benefit Brain Health

A study from Neuroscience News shows that engaging in mentally stimulating activities like reading and crafts is significantly better for brain health than watching TV or playing video games; 45% of dementia cases are potentially preventable through lifestyle changes.

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Good Health and Well-being
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ISS Astronaut Return Delayed Until Late March or April 2025

Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams' return from the International Space Station, originally scheduled for June 2024, has been postponed to late March or April 2025 due to technical issues with the Starliner spacecraft and a delay in launching a new SpaceX Dragon capsule, which is now slated ...

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Complete Mastodon Jaw Unearthed in New York

A complete mastodon jaw, the first such find in New York in over a decade, was discovered in Stockton; the excavation, prompted by a homeowner's discovery of teeth, unearthed additional fossils, offering insights into Ice Age ecosystems.

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Life on Land
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Germany's 2024: Warmest Year on Record, White Christmas Less Likely

Germany's 2024 was the warmest year since 1881, exceeding 2023's record, according to the German Meteorological Service (DWD), who also reported increased extreme weather events and a decline in the likelihood of a white Christmas due to climate change; the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service pre...

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