Air quality regimes struggle to catch up as science evolves and policy ambitions are too limited, researchers say
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Air quality regimes struggle to catch up as science evolves and policy ambitions are too limited, researchers say

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A lack of coordination between legal, policy and scientific thinking risks “wasting an opportunity” to improve air quality, concludes new environmental law research co-led by a UCL academic. In their Science In their paper, ‘Harnessing science, policy and law to secure clean air’, Professors Eloise Scotford (UCL School of Law), Alastair […]

Paris Olympics prove fans are vital part of sport
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Paris Olympics prove fans are vital part of sport

PARIS — Simone Biles will leave these Olympics with four medals and a big smile, three more medals and a lot more tears than she did in Tokyo. Noah Lyles has already won a gold medal, in the race he had the least chance of winning, and could walk away with three medals. If you’re

Streetlights make leaves from nearby trees harder to eat
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Streetlights make leaves from nearby trees harder to eat

Leaving street lights on all night has an unexpected effect on the trees around them, forcing them to sacrifice growth for better defense against insects. Street lighting has many benefits, but the loss of darkness comes at a cost. It disrupts our view of the stars, and animals suffer. When scientists at the Chinese Academy

Extreme concern and high level of commitment
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Extreme concern and high level of commitment

Credit: Nature Climate change (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41558-024-02091-2 Scientists across all disciplines are extremely concerned about climate change. Many have already changed their lifestyles or engaged in awareness-raising and protest actions, and many more are planning to do so in the future. This is the result of a large-scale survey of scientists around the world conducted

Why You Really Need to Floss
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Why You Really Need to Floss

EEvery time you brush and floss your teeth, you’re doing more than just freshening your breath and preserving your smile. Research suggests you may also improve your overall health and even extend your life. People often think of dentistry as a largely cosmetic specialty, says Anita Aminoshariae, professor of endodontics at Case Western Reserve University

5 Reasons Why Sleeping Naked Can Be Harmful to Your Health
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5 Reasons Why Sleeping Naked Can Be Harmful to Your Health

Going pajama-free is a trend. According to a study by online mattress company Casper, 28.5 percent of Americans surveyed said they sleep naked, either daily, weekly, monthly, or occasionally. The remaining 71.5 percent said they never go to bed without clothes on. Going to bed naked this summer might not be as cool as you

Emily Calandrelli: Science TV host aims for the stars
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Emily Calandrelli: Science TV host aims for the stars

Calandrelli is an engineer turned science popularizer. Credit: Morgan Demeter Emily Calandrelli, MIT engineer, Emmy-nominated science communicator, television host and producer, is going to space. On July 16, Calandrelli announced on social media that she would be flying aboard a Blue Origin spacecraft, a feat that will make her one of the first 100 women

Fantasy Baseball Pitching Preview: Hayden Birdsong to the Rescue!
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Fantasy Baseball Pitching Preview: Hayden Birdsong to the Rescue!

This week’s list of two-start streamers is one of the weakest we’ve seen so far in the fantasy baseball season. There are only two streamers who are safe for all formats, and three other hurlers who can be considered in deep roto and head-to-head leagues. On the hitting side, taking care of the Mets should

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