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Ultrafine particles linked to over 1,000 deaths per year in Canada’s two largest cities

Oct 21, 2024

A first-of-its kind study conducted in Canada’s two largest cities by McGill-led researchers has linked about 1,100 premature deaths per year to an unregulated air pollutant. Ultrafine particles (UFPs) primarily...

Job growth totals 114,000 in July, much less than expected, as unemployment rate rises to 4.3%

Oct 21, 2024

watch nowJob growth in the U.S. slowed much more than expected during July and the unemployment rate ticked higher, fueling fears of a broader economic slowdown, the Labor Department reported...

Astronomers uncover risks to planets that could host life

Oct 21, 2024

The discovery suggests that the intense UV radiation from these flares could significantly impact whether planets around red dwarf stars can be habitable. “Few stars have been thought to generate...

Patents can help us understand wildlife trade trends, new study shows

Oct 21, 2024

Patents for wildlife product alternatives, such as farmed or synthetic pangolin products, may also be indicative of a shift away from a trade in wild specimens of species. Dr Amy...

A new way of thinking about the economy could help protect the Amazon, and help its people thrive

Oct 21, 2024

Despite extensive destruction of the Amazon in the name of economic development, Amazonian communities have seen little improvement in income, life expectancy, and education. “The conventional economic model is simply...

Tim Walz debuts as Kamala Harris' VP pick at raucous Philly rally: Recap

Oct 21, 2024

Shapiro praised Walz as the pick for Harris’ running mate, saying he has been friends with the governor for years. “Tim Walz in his beautiful midwestern, plain spoken way, he...

Flying high to enable sustainable delivery, remote care

Oct 20, 2024

At the height of the pandemic in 2020, Fagernæs, Kolden, and Græsdal launched Aviant — a drone delivery service company. Aviant flew blood samples across Norway’s vast countryside to assist...

Collaborating to advance LEADing-edge digital financial infrastructure

Oct 20, 2024

The grant aims to create knowledge sharing opportunities for central bank leaders and help low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) design and scale central bank operations and digital public infrastructure (DPI)....

Carter Center unable to verify Venezuela election results, blasts officials for lack of transparency

Oct 20, 2024

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The Carter Center said it was unable to verify the results of Venezuela’s presidential election, blaming authorities for a “complete lack of transparency” in declaring Nicolas...

'Is she Indian or Black?' Trump questions Harris' identity at Black journalists' convention

Oct 20, 2024

"She was always of Indian heritage, and she was only promoting Indian heritage. Harris, who is of Indian and Jamaican heritage, has long self-identified as both Black and Asian. The...