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Fossil-fuel plants are increasingly being forced to stop and start production in response to changes in output from renewables. In a new study, researchers developed a dynamic competitive…
Renting clothes can reduce the fashion industry’s enormous environmental impact, but so far, the business models have not worked very well. The best chance of success is for…
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…
Researchers have shown that standard WiFi routers can identify people by analyzing how radio waves reflect off their bodies. Credit: AI/ScienceDaily.com Researchers in Germany are warning that ordinary…
besity is at epidemic proportions in the United States where more than 40% of adults are obese and more than 70% are overweight. One common policy intervention to…
Researchers discovered that the best way to get people to try vegan eggs is to blend them into well-known dishes. While not ready to replace the classic scramble,…
Researchers found that ordinary WiFi routers could quietly identify people with nearly 100% accuracy, potentially turning everyday wireless networks into invisible surveillance systems. Credit: AI/ScienceDaily.com WiFi signals could…
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…
Global experts warn that ultra-processed foods are driving rising disease rates and demand urgent, worldwide policy action. Credit: Shutterstock Experts from around the world are raising alarms about…