Eclipse good news: This is how visually impaired students will 'get a feel for' the eclipse
In the U.S., over 7 million people are blind or visually impaired and may not be able to experience an eclipse the traditional way.
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Meet the startup that wants to make it easier to be an informed citizen
This Oregon-based startup aims to make civic engagement a lot more easy and enjoyable — for voters, candidates, advocacy organizations, and businesses alike.
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Bitcoin just reached an all time high — but climate damage from mining grew 125x worse in five years
Emissions from mining the cryptocurrency have skyrocketed, researchers reported recently in Scientific Reports. From 2016 to 2021, the carbon footprint of mining a single Bitcoin multiplied a staggering 126 times.
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New study discovers blood test can predict dementia more than a decade before official diagnosis
Scientists have discovered a blood test detecting specific proteins could predict dementia before a person receives an official diagnosis.
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Women are more likely to sustain fatal injuries in car crashes, but new crash test dummies could change that
Outdated car safety research reveals that women endure more injuries in accidents compared to men, urging action to update crash test dummies.
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This new at-home cervical cancer test aims to replace traditional pap smears — and it’s backed by Serena Williams
With promising trial results and pending FDA approval, the Teal Wand aims to empower women with greater control over their health care.
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Tired of Google? Try this new search engine that funds biodiversity efforts
Conscientious web surfers and animal lovers can now search using Karma, a search engine that funds biodiversity efforts.
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