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EnvironmentData on Air Quality in Real-time can really Save Lives Individual monitoring locations or networks of connected sensors can be used by cities to assess pollution concentrations. Cities can use recent advances in air pollution…
BiologyEvidence for a Novel Genetic Recombination Theory Genetic recombination is the exchange of genetic material between organisms that results in the production of offspring with traits that differ from those found in…
AstronomyIn the Galaxy NGC 4324, Young Star-forming Complexes have been Found NGC 4324 is a lenticular galaxy located in the constellation Virgo about 85 million light-years away. On March 4, 1862, astronomer Heinrich d’Arrest discovered it.…
AstronomyPlanetary Exploration requires Balancing Risk and Reward The twentieth century saw a significant shift in the way we learn about space. Until then, we studied other celestial bodies through telescopes. We have…
EconomicsAs Covid Spending Declines, the US Budget Deficit is Cut in Half But is Still Significantly Higher than it was Before the Outbreak In fiscal year 2022, the US budget deficit was reduced by half, a record-breaking $1.4 trillion decrease brought on by the cessation of significant pandemic-related…
TechnologyHyundai, a Korean Automaker, is Investigating Child Labor in its American Supply Chain Hyundai Motor Co., the largest automaker in Korea, is looking into allegations of child labor at its Alabama-based suppliers and plans to “sever ties” with…
AgricultureFarmers in the Midwest of the US Struggle in a Persistent Drought Months of drought have caused crop yields in the vast US Midwest, the country’s vital “breadbasket,” to plummet, with some fields too damaged to harvest.…
AstronomyWhy is NASA Attempting a Crash Landing on Mars? NASA has successfully landed nine times on Mars, relying on cutting-edge parachutes, massive airbags, and jetpacks to safely land spacecraft. Engineers are currently testing whether…
AstronomyAuroras Blew a 250-mile-wide Swath through the Earth’s Ozone Layer If you happen to be near the North or South Poles, you might be in for a treat. Beautiful light shows in the sky occur…
SportsAccording to Experts, the Paralympics Might Open the Door for a “More Inclusive” Post-Pandemic Rehabilitation The Tokyo Paralympics this summer offer an opportunity for businesses to hire a hugely underrepresented group of workers and support the global coronavirus recovery, according…
TechnologyKeeping Wireless Charging Highways Affordable for Electricity The new electric roads will allow you to charge your electric vehicle while driving or even standing still, which will benefit both businesses and the…