How cities are reinventing the public-private partnership − 4 lessons from around the globe

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Cities tackle a vast array of responsibilities from building transit networks to running schools and sometimes they can use a little help. Thats why local governments have long teamed up with businesses in so-called...

Black adults with long COVID report higher levels of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts − new research

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Black adults living with long COVID pointed to challenges with their physical health rather than their mental health when asked to describe their long-COVID symptoms. That is one key finding from our new study, published...

After wildfires, ranchers face 2-year delay to graze cattle on federal land – is it doing more harm than good?

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Lightning struck deep in the central Idaho mountains on July 24, 2024, igniting the Wapiti Fire that burned across 129,063 acres around Stanley, Idaho a place known for its scenic vistas and idyllic rural landscape. Local...

How does the International Space Station orbit Earth without burning up?

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Flying through Earths orbit are thousands of satellites and two operational space stations, including the International Space Station, which weighs as much as 77 elephants. The International Space Station, or ISS, hosts...

Twins were the norm for our ancient primate ancestors − one baby at a time had evolutionary advantages

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Twins have been rare in human history and for that reason can seem special. Many cultures associate twins with health and vitality, while others see them as a philosophical reminder of the duality of life and death, good...

Why does red wine cause headaches? Our research points to a compound found in the grapes’ skin

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Medical accounts of red wine headaches go back to Roman times, but the experience is likely as old as winemaking something like 10,000 years. As chemists specializing in winemaking, we wanted to try to figure out the...

There’s a link between walking speed and ageing well. Here’s how you can improve it

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For decades, we have known that the way you walk, in particular your walking speed, is tied to your health. One study has even proposed that it be considered a vital sign, much like heart rate and blood pressure. Various...