Children’s exposure to tobacco smoke at home can alter their DNA and increase health risks later in life, according to a recent study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) and published in Environment International….
Category: 9. Sci-Tech
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Which of our body parts are extra?
Our bodies are like museums of evolution. We walk on two legs because a common ancestor evolved to do so millions of years ago. And, like any showroom, we house organs and functions that have outlived their original purpose.
Take the…
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Landmark study reveals whether men or women are more generous
One of the largest studies of its kind has revealed a key difference in how generous
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Which Countries and Regions Might Be Impacted by Asteroid 2024 YR4?
Asteroid 2024 YR4, measuring approximately 40 to 100 meters wide, will pass very close to Earth in December 2032—and might even strike the planet. Because of its size, speed, and the possibility of it making impact, the internet has given it…
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Fossil stored since 1940 proves pivotal in understanding how dinosaur sk
A study recently published in the scientific journal Current Biology represents the first in-depth analysis of soft tissues from a fossilized plesiosaur, specifically a 183-million-year-old specimen from the Posidonia Shale in Germany,…
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Groundbreaking study reveals UK’s dog population is millions more than thought
The UK has four million more dogs than previously estimated with Telford, Darlington, and
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Scientists develop self-healing asphalt that repairs cracks automaticall
An international team of scientists has developed a self-healing asphalt that can repair its own cracks without the need for human intervention, reducing the prevalence of potholes and extending the lifespan of road surfaces.
A team…
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The effect the Israel-Hamas war, Northern Arrows have on nature
The trees abutting the road leading to Biriya Forest, a nature preserve in northern Israel, at first resemble spruces turning autumnal shades of red, a sight reminiscent of landscapes in America or Europe but rare in Israel.
A closer look,…
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Surfers at risk: 60% of shark bites in 2024 targeted wave riders
The year 2024 witnessed a drop in unprovoked shark attacks worldwide, marking an unprecedented decline in incidents between humans and sharks. According to the International Shark Attack File (ISAF) maintained by the Florida Museum of…
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