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Environment
Greenland Inuit faces health risks from “eternal chemicals” in their diet
Scientists said East Greenland is a hot spot for pollution as polar bears and ringed seals can be eaten there. Scientists warned Thursday that the long-term health of East Greenland’s Inuit Hunters is under threat due to the so-called “eternal chemicals” in the atmosphere and the diet of polar bears and sealed meat. Christian Sonne, a graduate of Aafs University…
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Environment
Heatwave mortality studies reveal the impacts of climate change and urban risks
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A study from the University of Queensland found that mortality in heatwaves has fallen into the spotlight, with human-induced heatwave-related deaths increasing by 20%. Another UQ study reveals that people living in cities are at a higher risk of dying from heat waves than in areas. Two studies have investigated heatwave mortality rates in Australia, and…
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Other Sciences
Research identifies illicit financial risks in Premier League club ownership structures
Credit: Pixabay on Pexels The Premier League is currently vulnerable to new investors and team owners who may have gained wealth from illegal activities. This is according to a new paper raising concerns about the competition’s owner and director’s test (commonly known as the ‘fitness and suitability’ test), which says: ‘The complex and opaque structure makes it difficult for EPL…
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Earth
How flood risks are classified can give developers and home buyers a false sense of security
Workflow to quantify the extent (km2) and spatial distribution of developed land across multiple scales compared to areas at high risk of flooding. Credit: PLOS ONE (2024). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0311718 Common methods of communicating flood risk create a false sense of security and can lead to increased development in areas threatened by flooding. This phenomenon, called the “Safe Development Paradox,” is…
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Environment
Georgia County Says 3M, Mohawk Hidden Risks of Chemicals That Caused Health Crisis
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In a new lawsuit, Murray County alleges that for decades, corporate manufacturers and users of “forever chemicals” used in carpets produced in northwestern Georgia have concealed the risks associated with them and compromised public health. He argued that this had led to the above-mentioned crisis. In Monday’s complaint, the county targets carpet manufacturers such as Mohawk…
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Other Sciences
Broadcasting police communications can pose privacy risks, especially for Black men
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Police radio transmissions contain personally identifiable information and may pose a privacy risk to the public, especially black men, according to a new study by researchers at Penn State University and the University of Chicago. be. “This study provides insight into police activity as events unfold,” said Shomil Wilson, associate professor of information science and technology…
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Biology
Biological wonders of the ocean floor are being mined to make commercial products – here are the risks
Deep-sea shrimp live in the dark, deep waters of the Pacific Ocean. Credit: NOAA Thousands of genes from deep sea marine life are being used to create new products ranging from medicines to cosmetics. Genes are segments of DNA that provide instructions for making other molecules essential to the structure and function of living organisms. A paper we recently published…
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