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More than 300 Egyptians die from heat during Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, diplomats say
CBS News· 5 days agoAt least 323 Egyptian pilgrims died during the Hajj pilgrimage in western Saudi Arabia, most of them...
The Delusion of “Advanced” Plastic Recycling
ProPublica· 4 days agoThe plastics industry has heralded a type of chemical recycling it claims could replace new shopping bags and candy wrappers with old ones — but not much...
As ‘zombie’ deer disease spreads, scientists look for answers
Popular Science via Yahoo News· 5 days agoThis story originally appeared on Yale Environment 360. Late last year federal officials discovered...
The Y Chromosome Is Rapidly Evolving Faster Than the X Chromosome in Humans
Popular Mechanics· 5 days agoThe 23rd chromosome base pair contains what are known as our sex chromosomes. For most females, this pair contains two X chromosomes, while for most males, it contains one X chromosome and one ...
When Did Our Ancient Ancestors Start To Build On The Knowledge Of Others?
IFLScience· 6 days agoThe concept was first brought to wider attention in the 1990s, essentially as a way to differentiate human culture from that of other species. Of course, this idea has been challenged since ...
CAPS: The truth about those puppy dog eyes
Nevada Appeal· 6 days agoDear reader, a recent study by the National Academy of Sciences confirmed that dogs have evolved to be able to make puppy dog eyes. The term “puppy dog...
Animal Doctor: Raw pet food risks
Washington Times-Herald· 3 days agoDEAR READERS: A study in Portugal analyzed 14 raw meat-based pet foods and 41 processed pet foods. Researchers found multidrug-resistant E. coli in 10 of the raw diets and ...
Lisa Song, ProPublica
The Raw Story· 3 days agoLast year, I became obsessed with a plastic cup. For months, I tracked press releases, interviewed experts, tried to buy plastic made via pyrolysis and...
Ensemble Studio Reveals Season With Comedies By Lloyd Suh and Michael Walek
Broadway World· 3 days agoEnsemble Studio Theatre has announced its season, which will include two new comedies by alumni of...
After a Fashion | Leanne Shapton
New York Review of Books· 4 days agoThis newsletter comes to you from a wild jungle: designer Rachel Comey’s annual sample sale. For a certain New York fashion set, this is a legendary event: past sales have featured a live DJ ...