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Composition of particulate matter influences its long-term health effects

A link between particulate matter (PM) exposure and inflammatory disease has been shown by many studies, but few have explored how the chemical composition of PM influences inflammatory processes. This study investigated the connection between different components of PM and markers of inflammation in the blood, finding that long-term exposure to transition metals, emitted by traffic and industry, may cause chronic inflammation.




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X-ray signal may shed light on dark matter

Two spacecraft have detected a possible signal of dark matter, the mysterious, invisible stuff that makes up most of the material universe.




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Antarctic ice loss has tripled in the last 5 years, and here's why that matters

Antarctica ice loss was only contributing 0.2 millimeters per year to sea level rise, but that number has jumped to 0.6 millimeters since 2012.



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How much does a good attitude matter when you're fighting a serious illness?

Experts are divided on the power of spirituality and an upbeat mindset.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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From an Iraq veteran: Electric cars are a matter of national security

Three tours of duty in the Middle East convinced Air Force veteran Tim Goodrich to buy a Nissan Leaf. He loves it — and he thinks cars like it can help revers




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The stats that mattered this wild, woolly March

From the harshest heat on record to record investments in offshore wind, this has been some kind of March. Here are some key figures from a record-breaking mont




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Your choices matter, even if the consequences are hidden

The Rainforest Alliance's new video suggests what it would be like if the environmental consequences of your food choices happened in your own backyard.




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Why restoring Atlanta's urban forest matters

An inside look at the 4-year effort to restore Atlanta's Fernbank Forest, a 65-acre forest within the city.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Show that gratitude, no matter the time of year

We practice thankfulness on certain holidays, but why not all the time?




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7 reasons why Arctic sea ice matters

The vanishing veneer of frozen ocean isn't just vital for polar bears.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Think air quality doesn't matter? Look at Pittsburgh in the 1940s

Before clean air laws were passed in Pittsburgh, smoke left buildings in a nighttime shroud all day, yet air quality issues aren't really in the past.




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Did dark matter cause many of Earth's mass extinctions?

A new study suggests that dark matter from the galactic plane may have been what really killed the dinosaurs — and it may one day threaten us.




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It's the color of light that matters for sleep

Blue light doesn't help you sleep, and you're exposed to a lot of it.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Compact fluorescent lights: The mercury matter

Before you use CFLs in your home, be sure you understand what to do should a bulb break.




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Why ethical fashion matters (Hint: It's about people)

Here's a list of reasons this blogger thinks fair fashion is anything but frivolous.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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10 examples of why the Superfund program matters

About 53 million Americans live within 3 miles of a Superfund site. Here's a look at the status of 10 of the country's most prominent listings.




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If beating climate change is the goal, does motivation matter?

Worried about input costs, beer titan Molson Coors went green mainly to save green. If the end result - less waste - is to the planet's benefit, why should we c



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Healthy diet doesn't matter past 75, study says

For people over 75, a diet high in sugar and fat doesn’t have much of a negative health impact.




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When it comes to donations, hope matters

Gut-wrenching appeals can mean fewer donations, say two British researchers who looked into marketing approaches.




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Why environmental science matters

Meet Dr. Rob Sanford, department chair and professor of environmental science at the University of Southern Maine.



  • Arts & Culture

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Why the little dusky gopher frog matters

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide how the Fish and Wildlife Service can protect species thanks to a legal conflict over a tiny frog.




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Media Matters: If a tree falls on Fox News...

In a case of 'Do as I do, not as I say,' Rupert Murdoch is taking bold steps to help solve a problem while telling the world it doesn’t exist.



  • Climate & Weather

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Media Matters: PETA's knack for buzz

PETA President Ingrid Newkirk talks with Ken Edelstein about the infamous Obama fly swat, their reaction and why PR matters.




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Why your personal food waste matters

A poll found that almost half of the people who see food waste as a problem don’t view it as a problem they’re contributing to.




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Why dark skies matter

Turn off the lights. Light pollution impacts energy use, wildlife and health.




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Why the loss of amphibians matters

Amphibians are reliable indicators of changes in ecosystems and are valuable in medical research.




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Consumer Reports: Fuel efficiency matters to car buyers

According to a new Consumer Reports survey, 37% of car buyers consider fuel efficiency first.




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For Europe's new plug-in hybrids, price matters (a lot)

Audi and Volvo will roll out luxury electric cars in the U.S. market early next year.




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Why the Apollo 11 anniversary still matters

50 years after man first walked on the moon, the ripples of that accomplishment continue to inspire innovation.




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Popularity doesn't really matter for adults — or does it?

A new book, "Popular: The Power of Likability in a Status-Obsessed World," suggests that status matters throughout life, not just in high school.




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Dark matter 'hairs' may grow out of Earth

Astronomers think dark matter forms fine-grained but incredibly long streams throughout the universe.




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Why does food safety testing matter? Consider this pizza

Testing for food safety brings to light many frightening food infractions; even an innocent-seeming pizza can be suspect.



  • Protection & Safety

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Scientists find mysterious galaxies that don't have any dark matter

19 newly discovered dwarf galaxies are missing dark matter.




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Secretary Chu: 'Do something that matters'

In his commencement speech at Washington University, Energy Secretary Chu encouraged graduates to "Do something that matters. Help save the world."




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For species that mate for life, love matters

Some male birds keep their mates interested using fancy displays of affection.




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What is ocean acidification, and why does it matter?

Carbon dioxide emissions are making the ocean more acidic. The lower pH level inhibits the ability of many marine plants and animals to build their shells and s



  • Climate & Weather

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Why outdoor education for kids matters

Kids spend less time outside than ever — but some innovative educators want to change that.




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Why free play matters and how to encourage it

Parents may feel the need to protect and schedule, but experts say our kids learn more when we get out of the way as they play.




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In the voice recognition era, good hearing will matter even more

You can't have an Internet of Voice without an Internet of Hearing, so protect those ears!



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Self-care matters more in stressful times

From sleeping and eating well to taking deep breaths, self-care is important when times are tough.



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Why hunkering down for coronavirus matters

We're closing schools, canceling events and staying inside because of the coroanvirus so we can save lives.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What is social distancing and why does it matter?

Social distancing is one way public health officials limit the spread of disease by keeping people from meeting in large groups.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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No matter your age, it's the quality of friendships that matters, not quantity

New research about relationships backs up this age-old adage.




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Why net neutrality matters

The FCC ended net neutrality protections last year, but it may be restored after protests from companies and internet users.




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Why buying local firewood matters

Invasive insects and diseases can hitch a ride on firewood — with devastating effects on local ecosystems.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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5 surprising facts about the famous Matterhorn

The well-known mountain straddling Switzerland and Italy has its fair share of intrigue.



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Most Americans support the Endangered Species Act — but that might not matter

The Endangered Species Act is popular with voters, so why are politicians changing it?



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Why Commercial Kitchen Maintenance Matters

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  • Food and Drink

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Galactic Mystery - Matter - On the Dark Side

Scientific inquiry can be described as a sequence of observations leading to a hypothesis which must be tested by experimentation. The results either validate or invalidate the hypothesis which was under test. Unfortunately, the interpretation of the data sometimes does not elucidate some new truth but rather eclipses our thoughts into a new era of ignorance.




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How Thoughts Create Matter

The Hidden Key To Creating Reality WIth Your Mind.