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More than 150 years after Darwin’s finches helped reshape biology, Galápagos plants are exposing another evolutionary surprise. Giant daisies repeatedly developed similar heat-tolerant leaf shapes, but each lineage used a different combination of genes. Researchers also found major genetic differences among isolated populations, suggesting new species may be forming rightContinue Reading

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Jasmin Savoy Brown is about to step onto a Broadway stage for the first time, and the moment nearly brought her to tears. The Yellowjackets and Scream actor will make her Broadway debut as Eurydice in Hadestown beginning Sept. 1 at the Walter Kerr Theatre. Brown joins a new principalContinue Reading

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What’s the difference between ‘climate’ and ‘weather’? Although they are related, these are actually two distinct concepts and they are measured at very different timescales. Despite this, some people use these terms interchangeably, leading to confusion and misinformation about climate change. For example, a Facebook post from 9 August 2024Continue Reading

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A man who gave his troubled son the rifle he used to kill four people at a Georgia high school was sentenced to 15 years in prison, the culmination of the state’s first case in which a parent was convicted of second-degree murder for a mass shooting committed by hisContinue Reading

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U.S. Strikes IRGC Targets Inside Iran, Killing 3 People on Qeshm Island, Antiwar Rally in NYC Organized by Iranian Diaspora, Demonstrators in Libya Storm Energy Complex in Anti-Gov’t Protests, U.N.: Israeli Settler Violence in the Occupied West Bank Hits All-Time High, Israel Continues to Move Its So-Called Yellow Line ofContinue Reading

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A new big-data analysis of the U.S. pinpoints how urban design aids the health of city residents — especially when cities provide walking opportunities, greenery, and mixed-use streets with a blend of commercial and residential activity.  The study examines tens of thousands of urban census-bureau tracts in the U.S., seeingContinue Reading

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Balancing economic growth and environmental protection is not easy. Consider wetlands, which provide flood protection, aid water quality, and are linchpins of larger ecosystems. How can we best preserve wetlands while enhancing economic activity?  According to a new study, one solution involves supplanting traditional conservation mandates, which require replacing affectedContinue Reading

Ford’s $30K EVs Are Ditching Google For Apple Maps. Here’s Why.

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Ford has chosen Apple Maps as the navigation provider for its upcoming affordable electric vehicles. The announcement marks the beginning of a new collaboration between the two companies, and drivers won’t need an iPhone to use the built-in navigation system. Oh, and don’t worry, Apple CarPlay will continue to be available despite Apple Maps beingContinue Reading

Urinary Incontinence May Lower Exercise Intensity in Women

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TOPLINE Women with urinary incontinence engaged in less vigorous physical activity than those without urinary incontinence, a UK survey showed, with more than 75% of respondents reporting some degree of urinary incontinence. Those with more severe urinary incontinence spent less time in vigorous activity, and low-intensity physical activity was associatedContinue Reading