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School Districts Getting Electric Buses

Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM

A $1 billion effort to electrify school buses will provide renewable fuel vehicles for around 400 school districts, including Indigenous tribal lands, Puerto Rico and American Samoa.

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Predicting Earthquakes with a Phone App

Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM

When an earthquake occurs, it sends seismic P waves through the ground that a Google app called MyShake can detect with a network of 1,300 U.S. Geological Survey sensors.

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Different Fibers Produce Different Results

Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM

Arabinoxylan, which is common in whole grains, was found to reduce cholesterol naturally and was easier to digest than long-chain inulin, which is found in onions, chicory root and Jerusalem artichokes.

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Serotonin Theory of Depression Debunked

Nov 30, 2022 09:30AM

A recent study is debunking the long-held theory that depression is caused by a serotonin deficiency.

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Under-Appreciating the Benefits of Solitude

Nov 30, 2022 09:30AM

Getting lost in our thoughts may improve problem solving, increase creativity, enhance imagination and provide a better sense of self-worth.

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Ultra-Processed Food Linked with Cancer and Mortality Risks

Nov 30, 2022 09:30AM

Consuming ultra-processed foods has been associated with colorectal cancer in men as well as the development of chronic disease and early death.

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Kids Are Not Getting Enough Sleep

Nov 30, 2022 09:30AM

Children are regularly getting less than nine hours of sleep per night, which can cause notable differences in brain regions that influence memory, intelligence and well-being.

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Expected Drops in Wind Speeds Promise Climate Disruption

Nov 30, 2022 09:30AM

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predicts that average global wind speeds could drop by up to 10 percent by 2100.

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Tree Roots Adapt to Sequester More Carbon

Nov 30, 2022 09:30AM

Atmospheric carbon dioxide pumped into a mature forest at levels predicted to be the norm by 2050 will cause trees to produce more and longer roots, thus absorbing and storing more carbon.

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Charging Electric Vehicles at Night Poses New Challenge

Nov 30, 2022 09:30AM

The demand for power to charge electric vehicles (EVs) could burden the electric grid in western states at peak times by up to 25 percent if most charging is done at night.

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