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Environment
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Scientists Just Discovered Something Horrid About Those Disposable Coffee Cups You've Been Slurping

Heating common disposable containers releases large quantities of microplastics into beverages, with higher temperatures causing greater release and plastic cups releasing more than paper-lined ones.
Science
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Fever helps the body fight off viruses: But how does it work?

Fever can directly hinder some viruses: elevated body temperature alone reduced certain viral infections in mice, independent of immune activation.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
5 months ago

Thinking Of Harvesting Maple Syrup? You Might Have To Wait A While - Tasting Table

Harvesting your own pure maple syrup may be more affordable and sustainable, but requires significant time and investment before seeing returns.
fromwww.nature.com
6 months ago
Public health

Temperature-Related Hospitalization Burden under Climate Change

Extreme temperatures increase hospitalization rates for climate-sensitive diseases, projecting higher risks through 2100 under various carbon emission scenarios.
Alternative transportation
fromInsideEVs
7 months ago

These EVs Have The Best Summer Driving Range

Extreme heat impacts electric vehicle efficiency, but some EVs perform better than others.
EV driving range diminishes in high temperatures due to battery thermal management.
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