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ew research indicates that educational policies can affect the environmental, health and financial impacts of school commuting. It found that the most effective school-enrolment policy for reducing traffic emissions is to send children to the school closest to where they live.

The most important findings from over a decade of research into environmentally persistent free radicals (EPFRs), a new class of environmental pollutants, are presented in a recent review. These toxic particles could be partly responsible for some of the health problems, such as asthma, associated with particulate matter (PM) exposure. The researchers issue a warning that some engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) could increase levels of EPFRs in the environment.

Undiscovered cancer treatments from marine organisms could be worth between US $563 billion (€428.5 billion) and US $5.69 trillion (€4.33 trillion), according to a recent study. The researchers estimate that there may be as many as 594,232 novel compounds waiting to be discovered in unstudied marine species, and that these could lead to between 55 and 214 new anti-cancer drugs. The study only accounted for anti-cancer drug revenues. In reality, these chemicals from the sea can have numerous other biomedical applications including antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and anti-inflammatory uses.

Biogas production from waste and manure has the potential to make a contribution to environmental, energy and climate policy objectives. However, farmer engagement has remained persistently low. A new study, involving 461 Danish farmers, has investigated their willingness to participate in collective biogas investment (where two or more farmers collectively own a biogas plant). The study suggests that the majority of farmers are willing to participate in partnership-based biogas investment (PBI) and identifies the main factors driving willingness to participate and the intensity of participation. These findings are relevant to policymaking aimed at increasing biogas production and stakeholder engagement.

Grey's productivity is being disrupted, Myke is giving in to the tropes of Youtube, and they both played PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator.

The long-anticipated Sprint/T-Mobile merger finally appears to be a reality. The Department of Justice approved the $26 billion deal today. There is still a lot to be learned about the merger, including how it might impact Kansas City. The biggest blow may be to our civic pride. It’s always hard to lose the headquarters of […]

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A new app to show users if they've come into contact with someone with Covid-19 is being trialled this week.

Shoppers at Aldi have been warned of voucher scam circulating on social media.

Proposed T-shaped intersection at Huguenot Trail, Huguenot Springs Rd. and Woolridge Rd. NORTH CHESTERFIELD —The Virginia Department of...

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After a concert in England, the singer treated her crew to chicken wings and much more from a South African chicken chain. Why is this news?

Researchers in China found that while joy spreads faster than sadness or disgust, nothing is speedier than anger.

Ad triggers #ILookLikeAnEngineer campaign — and a conversation about outdated stereotypes.

Sarah Palin and other high-profile Republicans may be denying the science behind climate change now, but that's not what they were saying before.

This impressive feat of design in Chongqing, China connects eight roads, and somehow is still easy for drivers to navigate.

The transit of Venus is so rare that it's visible only once every century or so, and will next to be seen by our descendents in 2117.

Should kids drink coffee? The answer depends heavily on the other sources of caffeine that are already in their diet.

'What Were You Thinking?' is a podcast series that showcases real-life stories of adolescents who made life-altering choices.

Researchers are studying woodpecker brains, mantis shells and ram horns for clues that could help prevent concussions in sports.

Thirdhand smoke is residual smoke and chemicals that linger in surfaces and still cause harm to people and animals.

The AAP clarified their child car seat guidelines to make them easier for parents to follow.

Male chimpanzees that wage a campaign of sustained aggression against females sire more offspring than their less violent counterparts.

Video: MSNBC's Dylan Ratigan talks with T. Boone Pickens, CEO of BP Capital Management, and Erich Pica of the group Friends of the Earth to discuss whether Pres

Sensational headlines and varying reports about a North Carolina school lunch incident would have us think so.

A request for a USDA Process Verified label for its non-GMO product has raised questions. Here are some answers.

Everything from dandruff shampoo to olive oil can be used to treat this unsightly yet harmless condition.

New research explains why babies lose interest when they see something that seems simple.

What is gripe water and what does malaria have to do with colic? (Besides making babies and everyone around them miserable, that is.)

This isn't your mother's hospital suitcase. Here's what you really need for the big day.

Pregnant women might turn to a birth doula when they want extra support in the delivery room.

With a Global Alliance dedicated to Climate-Smart Agriculture, you’ll be hearing more about this effort with a goal to improve agriculture and food security.

Used in South Asian cuisine and traditional medicine, this nutty butter can have some health benefits.

Getting more of this key nutrient could be more important than worrying about sodium intake.

If we could see a photo of the amount of sugar that's in a soft drink right on the label, would it make us think twice?

Each day, the average American throws away enough food to keep another person from going hungry.

The U.S. has moved from a pyramid to a plate. How do other countries visually communicate good nutrition?

The culprit of the sudden death of famed polar bear tot Knut has been found, says an international team of scientists.

The insect's DNA helps piece together our evolutionary history.

Video: Keeping better track of yourself and your keys.

Looking to the ground before taking to the air–-what ground birds can teach us about flight.

Your avatar may be just a virtual identity, but it can also affect how you are in the real world.

Deists do not believe in miracles, divinely inspired writings, or messengers from above. So what do they believe?

Sacrifice isn't just about giving up chocolate, but that's a good start.

What did Jesus' drink at his last meal? Experts speculate what the modern-day counterpart would be, and you can try this at home, too.