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Disaster Fatigue Influences Decisions

Jan 29, 2021 07:30AM

Extreme levels of stress from wildfires, hurricanes, floods and the pandemic can induce “disaster fatigue”, a form of emotional exhaustion that may reshape how people make choices.

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Generosity Fosters Increased Longevity

Dec 30, 2020 07:30AM

A new study suggests that people that share more live longer because the act of giving and receiving increases well-being.

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Bacteria Powers Animal Magnetic Sense

Dec 30, 2020 07:30AM

Researchers hypothesize that some animals are able to sense the Earth’s magnetic fields due to a symbiotic relationship with magnetotactic bacteria.

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Some Beaches Can Survive Rising Sea Levels

Dec 30, 2020 07:30AM

An international team of coastal scientists from around the world has disproved the theory that half the world’s beaches will become extinct over the course of the 21st century.

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New Fabric Generates Solar Energy

Dec 30, 2020 07:30AM

Scientists have developed a material that works like a luminescent solar concentrator for producing energy directly where needed that can be applied to textiles.

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Smiling Makes for More Positive Thoughts

Dec 30, 2020 07:30AM

Researchers find that the act of smiling and moving facial muscles can trick our mind into taking a more positive attitude.

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Nitrous Oxide Hastens Global Warming

Dec 30, 2020 07:30AM

Rising nitrous oxide (N20) emissions are jeopardizing the climate goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, according to a study.

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Amazon Climate Label Facilitates Greener Choices

Nov 27, 2020 07:30AM

Amazon is labeling approximately 25,000 products with a Climate Pledge Friendly (CPF) designation to meet a commitment to become carbon neutral by 2040.

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Toxin-Free Cosmetic Make-Up
California Passes Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act

Nov 27, 2020 07:30AM

California governor has signed the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act into law, which bans 24 ingredients from cosmetics and personal care products sold within the state.

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Local Farmer
MilkRun Gives Farmers Direct Sales

Nov 27, 2020 07:30AM

MilkRun, a Portland, Oregon company, is supporting local farmers on small farms by enabling them to sell produce safely and directly to consumers.

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