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Research Identifies Walking Speed as Predictor of Dementia
Problems with memory and cognition have long been identified as a predictor of dementia, but now researchers have identified a crucial physical indicator that warrants equal attention—gait speed, or how fast a person walks.
USGS Unveils Mobile Flood Tool for the Nation
New access anywhere interactive map helps minimize loss of life and property.
China’s Unrelenting Season of Flooding
The 2020 monsoon has brought historic amounts of rain to the country.
Dry Summer of 2018: One Tenth of Central European Forests Lost Leaves Too Early
In ten percent of forests in central Europe, trees lost some or all of their leaves too early in the dry summer of 2018.
A Loan for Lean Season
Insights on the enormous impact seasons have in agricultural economies could help inform new development strategies.