npr.org

Coal industry revival sparks concern over black lung disease

As the Trump administration pushes to expand coal mining, advocates warn that loosening regulations could put miners' health at risk. Justin Hicks of the Appalachia Mid South Newsroom reports.
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abc.net.au

Millions of coffee pods go to landfill. Here's what is being done about it

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Between 10 and 20 per cent of the 3 million coffee pods Australians consume daily are actually recycled. Here's what's being done to change that.
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spaceflightnow.com

SpaceX opens 2026 with launch of Cosmo-SkyMed Earth observation satellite for Italy

The spacecraft was originally slated to launch nearly a week prior, but SpaceX ran into ground systems issues. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base happened at 6:09 p.m. PST (9:09 p.m...
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space.com

Why do I need a VPN?

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A VPN, or virtual private network, is great for online safety and accessing content while travelling. It's worth getting, but why? Scroll down to find out. ...
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sciencedaily.com

Menopause symptoms are common even in elite endurance athletes

Menopause symptoms are common among female endurance athletes and often interfere with training and performance. A survey of women aged 40–60 who train regularly found high rates of sleep problems,...
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feeds.feedburner.com

Researchers Sequence Genome of 200,000-Year-Old Denisovan

A research team led by Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology scientists has generated the high-quality genome assembly of a Denisovan using DNA from an ancient molar found at Denisova...
Topics: genetics paleoanthropology genome gene foxp2 fossil dna denisovan denisova cave denisova 3
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A Study Is Retracted, Renewing Concerns About the Weedkiller Roundup

Problems with a 25-year-old landmark paper on the safety of Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, have led to calls for the E.P.A. to reassess the widely used chemical.
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