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A global study estimates that exposure to the plastic additive DEHP caused over 356,000 heart disease deaths in 2018, with most deaths occurring in rapidly industrializing regions. A new analysis of global population data suggests that daily exposure to certain chemicals used in plastic household products may be linked to over 356,000 deaths from heart

During Antarctica’s warm season, the sleek Norwegian passenger ship known as the MS Fridtjof Nansen departs regularly from Argentina for its journey south across the turbulent Drake Passage, down to the Antarctic Peninsula. The cruise carries wealthy adventurers, bucket listers and, increasingly, polar scientists looking to gather data as public funding for Antarctic research vanishes

A new study of Colombia’s lowland forests and savannas finds that the nation may have extensive peatlands — organic wetland soils formed over thousands of years — holding as much as 70 years’ worth of Colombia’s carbon emissions. Protecting them from agricultural development is essential to preventing greenhouse gas releases. Researchers made peatland estimates by

Scientists used advanced data analysis and machine learning to identify the viral proteins that may trigger autoimmune disorders such as type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis...

I'm married to an identical twin, so trust me when I say, it's not easy to tell the difference between them, at least in the beginning. There's been no dearth of anecdotes in the family as well, when one was mistaken for the other, with hilarious repercussions." If humans can confuse identical twins...

by William D'Angelo , posted 8 hours ago / 758 Views Research firm DFC Intelligence speaking with the Financial Times has predicted Grand Theft Auto VI could smash records.  The firm has predicted the game could surpass $1 billion in pre-orders alone and generate $3.2 billion in its first year on sale.  IDG Consulting CEO

Accor's Research Reveals In-Person Meetings Could Boost Business Revenues by 36% - Image Credit Accor    A recent study by Accor suggests that in-person meetings could increase companies' revenue by 36% and close 37% more deals. Despite the increasing use of digital tools, professionals believe in-person interactions are crucial for driving business success and maintaining strong

The number of revenue sources publishers rely on has fallen since the first quarter of last year, and direct-sold ads are the top revenue source...