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Science
Maryland sues Gore-Tex manufacturer over contamination with toxic ‘permanent chemicals’
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown speaks during a press conference in Baltimore on September 24, 2024. Credit: AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File The state of Maryland is suing a company that makes Gore-Tex, a waterproof material commonly used in raincoats and other outdoor gear, saying the company’s leaders refused to use it long after learning of the serious health risks associated…
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Space & Cosmos
Astronauts found that they were able to process some tasks more slowly in space, but they showed no signs of permanent cognitive decline.
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Staying in space puts extreme pressure on the human body. Astronauts’ bodies and brains are affected by radiation, changes in gravity, harsh working conditions, and sleep deprivation, all of which can impair cognitive function. At the same time, you have to perform complex tasks, and small mistakes can have catastrophic consequences. However, little is known about…
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