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This picture of the Pacific Ocean was taken by the International Space Station orbits into in April 2022 from 261 miles up. Photo courtesy NASA The oceans of the world …
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A Pennsylvania study suggests links between fracking and asthma, lymphoma in children
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Children who lived closer to natural gas wells in heavily drilled Pennsylvania were more likely to develop a relatively rare form of cancer, and nearby residents of …
Two Connecticut deaths linked to bacteria found in raw shellfish
Connecticut’s health department says two residents have died this summer from infections linked to a bacteria found in raw shellfish or seawater FILE – A basket of oysters is ready …
Window-washing robots are working on Manhattan skyscrapers
Skyline Robotics is disrupting the century-old practice of window washing with new technology that the startup hopes will redefine a risky industry. Its window-washing robot, Ozmo, is now operational in …
Epidemiologist Professor Mary-Louise McLaws dies aged 70 after cancer battle
An epidemiologist who guided Australia through the COVID-19 pandemic has died aged 70 following a long illness. Professor Mary-Louise McLaws was a renowned epidemiologist at the University of NSW and …
Family of Henrietta Lacks files new lawsuit over cells harvested without her consent
BALTIMORE — Just over a week after Henrietta Lacks’ descendants settled a lawsuit against a biotech company they accused of unjustly profiting off her cells for generations, the family’s attorneys …
Family of Henrietta Lacks files new lawsuit over cells harvested without her consent
BALTIMORE — Just over a week after Henrietta Lacks’ descendants settled a lawsuit against a biotech company they accused of unjustly profiting off her cells for generations, the family’s attorneys …
National: Implications for Marine Life as the Atlantic Experiences Unprecedented Heatwaves
The Atlantic waters experienced record-breaking high temperatures this summer, a concerning development for conservation experts who believe it could have negative effects on marine life and ocean circulation in the …
Tourism Jasper Embracing the Potential of AI: Expanding Boundaries
An Alberta tourism agency is currently studying the potential benefits of using artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize operations and enhance the visitor experience. The agency is exploring different applications of …
How to Capture the Best View of the Perseid Meteor Show: Put Your Phone Away and Focus on the Skies
Stargazers in the northern hemisphere have an exciting opportunity this weekend as the peak of the Perseid meteor shower coincides with the new moon, creating a particularly dark backdrop for …