We live in a light-polluted world, where streetlamps, electronic ads and even backyard lighting block out all but the brightest celestial objects in the night sky. But travel to an officially protected “Dark Sky” area, gaze skyward and be amazed. …
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Kimberly H. Breuer, University of Texas at Arlington, The Conversation
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4/3/24
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Sleeping with your dog in the same room could be negatively affecting your sleep quality, according to my team’s recently published research in Scientific Reports. …
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Brian N. Chin, Trinity College, The Conversation
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4/3/24
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Do you ever use your cellphone while driving? Don’t feel too guilty about saying yes – nearly 60% of drivers admit to using their phone in hands-free mode while driving. …
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Shannon Roberts, UMass Amherst, The Conversation
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4/3/24
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(BPT) - El Salón Internacional del Automóvil de Nueva York destacó lo último en el mundo automotriz. Kia reveló el nuevo Kia K4 2025, que eleva el segmento de los …
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4/3/24
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(BPT) - The New York International Auto Show highlighted all the latest in the world of automotive. Kia unveiled the all new 2025 Kia K4, which is elevating the compact sedan with more room, …
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4/3/24
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(BPT) - With the days growing longer and warmer, securing a suitable camp for your child can feel like an impossible task. However, finding the perfect camp experience for your kid this summer …
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4/3/24
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The Marshall Project found that incarcerated workers help produce some of America's most popular food brands, but with few of the protections afforded to others.
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Jamiles Lartey for The Marshall Project
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4/3/24
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Creditnews reveals that there is more than one reason credit card APRs are at their highest levels.
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Sam Bourgi
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4/3/24
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Grist finds that a revised CDC reporting system led to a 70% increase in reported cases of Lyme disease, but experts say more can be done.
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Zoya Teirstein
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4/3/24
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Grist finds that a revised CDC reporting system led to a 70% increase in reported cases of Lyme disease, but experts say more can be done.
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Zoya Teirstein
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4/3/24
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Grist finds that a revised CDC reporting system led to a 70% increase in reported cases of Lyme disease, but experts say more can be done.
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Zoya Teirstein
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4/3/24
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The Marshall Project looks back at when more Americans saw incarcerated people as more than their crimes—and the soul/funk band The Power of Attorney flourished.
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Maurice Chammah for The Marshall Project
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4/3/24
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Stacker combed through film history to highlight 20 films that received mixed-to-negative reviews upon release but were eventually reappraised.
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Brianna Zigler
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4/3/24
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Stacker combed through film history to highlight 20 films that received mixed-to-negative reviews upon release but were eventually reappraised.
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Brianna Zigler
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4/3/24
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Ophelia examined data from the North American Syringe Exchange Network to see which U.S. states have the most syringe services programs per capita.
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Dom DiFurio, Elena Cox
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4/3/24
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Ophelia examined data from the North American Syringe Exchange Network to see which U.S. states have the most syringe services programs per capita.
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Dom DiFurio, Elena Cox
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4/3/24
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Solar cars exist. The best place to see them is the World Solar Challenge, a race that’s held every two years in Australia. Competitors have to drive about 1,870 miles (3,000 kilometers), from Darwin on the country’s north coast to Adelaide on its south coast, using only energy from the Sun. ...
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Chen Liu, Clarkson University, The Conversation
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4/2/24
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Renewable energy provides about 20% of U.S. electricity. AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez Panasonic’s new US$4 billion battery factory in De Soto, Kansas, is designed to be a model of sustainability …
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James Morton Turner, Wellesley College, The Conversation
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4/2/24
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Country musician Linda Martell at her home in South Carolina in 2021. Sean Rayford/Getty Images One of the most impressive parts of Beyoncé’s new album, “ Cowboy Carter ,” is her roster of …
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William Nash, Middlebury, The Conversation
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4/2/24
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Climate rallies, like this one in New York City in 2022, draw activists of all ages. AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe As Earth Month 2024 gets underway, climate activists around the world are planning …
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Dana R. Fisher, American University, The Conversation
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4/2/24
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