
What are armadillos good for? They're actually good neighbors
Despite their reputation as destructive pests, new research reveals that armadillos support dozens of other species — including, possibly, humans.
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Lithium has a chokehold on green tech, but new sodium batteries could change that
Green energy is intrinsically linked to lithium batteries, but Natron Energy has introduced sodium-ion batteries as a safer, faster-charging alternative.
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Tattoos for Gaza: 100+ tattoo artists around the world will raise funds for Palestinians this weekend
Over 100 international tattoo artists have come together to offer specific designs that aim to benefit mutual aid organizations in Palestine.
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Satellite imagery and AI help uncover an Ireland-sized addition to global coral reefs, according to new study
The world’s coral reefs are close to 25% larger than we thought. By using satellite images, machine learning, and on-ground knowledge, we found an extra 64,000 square kilometers of coral reefs.
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Universal blood donation could be here sooner than we think, as scientists uncover method to convert blood types
Researchers have sourced enzymes found in human gut bacteria to strip antigens from red blood cells, potentially paving the way for universal donor blood.
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Biomedical engineer designs affordable, groundbreaking stroke screening for sickle cell patients in Africa
An assistant professor of biomedical engineering is working to reduce the likelihood that children born with sickle cell disease will die from stroke, one of the most common complications.
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Eco-friendly tourism is hotter than ever — and this new train map makes planning trips easier
Chronotrains is helping users swap planes for trains with an interactive travel map that encourages sustainable travel.
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Good news: Brain cancer in children is notoriously hard to treat, but a new mRNA cancer vaccine triggers an attack from within
Brain cancers remain among the most challenging tumors to treat. They often don’t respond to traditional treatments because many chemotherapies are unable to penetrate the protective barrier around the brain.
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Olivia Rodrigo to donate portion of 'Guts Tour' ticket sales to end violence against women, per Dublin announcement
During the European leg of Olivia Rodrigo's 'Guts Tour,' the singer will donate a portion of proceeds to organizations working to end gender-based violence.
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Register to vote with Rhett & Link: YouTube duo brings back voting platform for the 2024 election
The YouTubers have leveraged their platform to promote civic engagement through their "Vote Like A Beast" initiative.
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Activists installed 'guerilla benches' at bus stops... and inspired Berkeley officials to install official seating for transit passengers
By day, Mingwei Samuel works as a software developer. Also by day — together with urbanist and writer Darrell Owens — he builds and installs benches at bus stops around the California cities of Berkeley and Oakland that have no seating.
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