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Growing up with cats could have a strange effect on your mind, new research suggests. The study, a large review of existing literature, found that cat ownership at a young age was associated with a noticeably higher risk of developing schizophrenia and related disorders—a risk possibly fueled by increased exposure to…
It’s once again time to crane our heads sideways in bafflement at all the strange ways people got sick or hurt this year.
Climate-related disasters can trap people in their homes, leave them without power for extended periods, trigger mass evacuations, and many other disruptions to the safety and conveniences most of us are accustomed to. As these events become more frequent and more extreme, it’s not just preppers who aim to keep a…
Oil and gas companies in Pennsylvania are likely using dangerous forever chemicals in fracking wells, without having to legally disclose this to the state. This is making it difficult for vulnerable communities to know if they are at risk of contamination and health issues.
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As artificial intelligence is increasingly developing and data centers are erected to further this tech, it’s becoming clear that AI has a water usage problem.
In recent years, drink chains have switched their single-use cups from plastic to paper to avoid plastic pollution and pile-ups in landfills. But according to recent research, the plastic cup that we feel good walking out of a cafe with isn’t great for the environment either.