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PFAS ‘forever chemicals’: Why EPA set federal drinking water limits for these health-harming contaminants
The more scientists learn about the health risks of PFAS, found in everything from nonstick cookware to carpets to ski wax, the more concerning these “forever chemicals” become.The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency now believes there...
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New York City greenlights congestion pricing – here’s how this toll plan is expected to improve traffic, air quality and public transit
New York City is poised to launch the first congestion pricing plan to reduce traffic in a major U.S. metropolitan area. Like many journeys in the Big Apple, this one has been punctuated by delays....
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Tiny crystals capture millions of years of mountain range history – a geologist excavates the Himalayas with a microscope
The Himalayas stand as Earth’s highest mountain range, possibly the highest ever. How did it form? Why is it so tall?You might think understanding big mountain ranges requires big measurements – perhaps satellite imaging...
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Has remote work changed how people travel in the US?
The prevalence of remote work since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic has significantly changed urban transportation...
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Extracting hydrogen from rocks
It’s commonly thought that the most abundant element in the universe, hydrogen, exists mainly alongside other elements...
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They Came From Outer Space. Now, They’re Going Into Hiding.
If you’re looking for meteorites, here’s a tip: Go south. All the way south. And do it soon.In some parts of Antarctica, there’s a good chance that what looks like a regular old rock could actually be a chunk...
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Happier, more connected neighborhoods start right in the front yard
A salve for America’s loneliness epidemic could exist right in front of its homes.Front yards are a staple of many American neighborhoods. Lush plantings, porches or trinkets can capture the attention of passersby and spark...
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‘I’m an Oncologist and This Is the Dinner I Swear By for Cancer Prevention’
You may already know about the connection between diet and heart health, but did you know that you can also lower your risk of getting cancer through what you eat? While we can’t control our health entirely, more than...
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Tens of thousands of live salmon fell off a truck in Oregon – and into a creek
When a truck carrying over 100,000 salmon crashed and overturned in Oregon, it might have spelled disaster for the fish aboard, which were intended to replenish local populations in the Imnaha River.But in a miraculous twist of fortune, over...
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An Engineering Experiment to Cool the Earth
This transcript was created using speech recognition software. While it has been reviewed by human transcribers, it may contain errors. Please review the episode audio before quoting from this transcript and email transcripts@nytimes.com with any questions.katrin bennholdFrom “The New...
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Could you be a fair juror for Trump? We asked New Yorkers
Jury selection is under way in Donald Trump's New York City hush-money trial, with hundreds of people selected as...
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