A century of hair shows how lead exposure collapsed
The U.S. Mining and Smelting Co. plant in Midvale, Utah, 1906. Credit: Photo used by permission, Utah Historical Society Before the Environmental Protection Agency was formed in 1970,…
World desk
Month: August 2026
65 dispatches
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Employment The women and stress behind rural farming in America
If you’re like most Americans, you probably don’t give too much thought to where your food comes from. And you likely pay even less attention to the people…
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Economics The hidden technology that could unlock commercial fusion power
An artist’s conception of fusion diagnostics. Credit: Ariel Davis For fusion energy systems to run safely and consistently, researchers must closely track the behavior of superheated plasma fuel.…
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Consumer Behavior & Personal Finance Landmark report reveals key challenges facing adolescents
Poor mental health, rising obesity rates, exposure to violence and climate change are among the key challenges facing our adolescents today, according to a global report. The landmark…
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Consumer Behavior & Personal Finance Is virtual-only couture the new clothing craze?
As fast fashion continues to fill wardrobes and landfills at a staggering pace, new research from the University of Portsmouth suggests that the future of fashion might lie…
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Global Economy & Public Policy ChatGPT as a therapist? New study reveals serious ethical risks
AI therapy chatbots may sound compassionate — but new research shows they often break the very ethical rules real therapists must follow. Credit: Shutterstock As more people seek…
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Business & Industry Scientists discover massive natural hydrogen source beneath Canada
Continuous long-term measurement underground at a mine in northern Ontario provided evidence of sustained accumulation and discharge of natural hydrogen generated within Earth’s crust. Credit: Barbara Sherwood Lollar…
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Business & Industry Your fireplace may be doing more harm than you think
Wood smoke from home fireplaces and stoves is a major contributor to winter air pollution, exposing millions of Americans to harmful particles linked to serious health risks. The…
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Employment AI predicts Earth’s peak warming
Researchers have found that the global goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels is now almost certainly out of reach. The results, published Dec.…
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Economics Popular fruits and vegetables linked to higher pesticide levels
New research shows that diets high in certain pesticide-prone fruits and vegetables are linked to higher levels of those chemicals in the body. The findings suggest everyday food…