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EV Fast Chargers Are Pollutant Hot Spots

Electric vehicle fast-charging stations are pollutant hot spots, according to a new UCLA study. 

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Vision Changes on Space Station

When astronauts began spending six months and more aboard the International Space Station, they started to notice changes in their vision. 

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'Active Travel' Study Identifies Pathways for Designing Walking- and Cycling-friendly Cities

A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals the transformative potential of walking- and cycling-friendly policies in cities around the world.

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Robotic Probe Quickly Measures Key Properties of New Materials

Developed to analyze new semiconductors, the system could streamline the development of more powerful solar panels.

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For Tastier and Hardier Citrus, Researchers Built a Tool for Probing Plant Metabolism

The new tool is poised to help plant breeders develop crops that are healthier and more resistant to drought and pests.

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Decarbonizing Steel Is as Tough as Steel

But a new study shows how advanced steelmaking technologies could substantially reduce carbon emissions.

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Solid-State Batteries Charge Faster, Last Longer

Solid-state batteries charge in a fraction of the time, run cooler, and pack more energy into less space than traditional lithium-ion versions.

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Inhaled Agricultural Dust Disrupts Gut Health

Inhaling agricultural dust may pose significant risks to gut health for workers in animal agriculture, a University of California, Riverside, study has found.

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Antarctica’s Oldest Ice Arrives for Climate Analysis

The ice cores — cylindrical tubes of ancient ice – were retrieved from depths of up to 2,800 metres at Little Dome C in East Antarctica.

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Wastewater Contaminants Boost Green Hydrogen Production

With more than 80% of global wastewater discharged into the environment untreated, this research provides an opportunity to turn this environmental liability into boosted productivity.

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