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Jan 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Urban-Rural Blend: How It Affects Air Quality in Yangtze Cities

You might be wondering how urban and rural areas working together can make the air cleaner. Let's take a look at some cities along the Yangtze River. These cities are trying to blend urban and rural life. This blend can make a big difference in how clean the air is. Scientists are trying to figure

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Jan 23 2025SCIENCE

Discovering How Perch Adapt to Diverse Water Conditions

Have you ever wondered how fish survive in different types of water? Scientists have been studying this adaptation in Eurasian perch. They looked at the genes of perch from 42 different populations using whole-genome sequencing. By comparing individuals and pooled samples, they found over 2, 600 gen

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Jan 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI in Games: A Cautious Welcome

Generative AI is making waves in the gaming industry, creating characters that can interact and even replace voice actors. But not all developers are thrilled. They're concerned about the quality of content, potential theft of ideas, biases, and the environmental impact. Plus, there's worry about jo

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Jan 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Impact of Kelp Removal on Underwater Communities

Imagine you're exploring the underwater world off the coast of southwest England. You might come across vast canopies of a seaweed called Laminaria. Scientists wanted to understand how these big, green kelp forests influence their surroundings. They focused on two subtidal sites where these canopies

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Jan 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Why Rural Life Can Improve with Social Networks

In today's world, the quality of rural living environments is a big deal, not just for China but globally. It's tied to how well the regional economy is doing. So, understanding what makes rural residents take part in making their environment better is key. This study used two theories: what we plan

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

How Schools' Design Affects Kids' Health: A Global Research Snapshot

Ever wondered how the design of schools can influence kids' health? Researchers have been digging into this topic for decades, and it's becoming a hot area of study. But, until now, there hasn't been a clear overview of what's been discovered. So, a recent study used a special method called scientom

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Jan 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

President Trump's Environmental Shake-Up: Day One Actions and Impacts

On his first day in office, President Trump sparked controversy by announcing plans to roll back environmental protections and boost fossil fuel production. One of his main targets was California's aggressive auto emission standards, including a ban on new gasoline-powered cars by 2035. This ban, kn

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Jan 21 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Dust Suppressants Work and Why They Matter

Dust from mining can be bad for the environment and our health. The problem is, the stuff we use to stop dust, called suppressants, isn't always good for all types of dust. They don't stick well, and the crust they make isn't strong. So, scientists did some experiments to find out what makes a good

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Trump's New Plan: Boost Fossil Fuels, Ax EV Funds

Former President Trump has kicked off his push to roll back environmental policies, focusing on electric vehicles and tailpipe emissions. He's signed orders aiming to stop funding for EV charging stations and weaken emission standards. This move could let cars pollute more, but the auto industry is

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

California vs. Trump: A Legal Tussle Over Environment and Immigration

In a clash of ideologies, California—known for its strict environmental rules—found itself at odds with the Trump administration. Over the years, the state filed about 123 lawsuits, costing around $10 million annually. These legal battles centered around three main areas: the environment, immigratio

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