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New age-verification laws in 16 states raise privacy concerns as studies link adult content to depression, loneliness, and addiction risks. Is mental health being traded for safety?

Spain’s paid climate leave allows four-day state-paid absences during weather alerts, protecting workers from disasters like the recent floods killing 230. What’s next for employers and unions?

Walmart and NFWF renew Acres for America with a $34.5M investment, safeguarding over 10M acres of wildlife habitats nationwide. Learn how this initiative transforms U.S. conservation efforts.

Crystalline materials mimic desert organisms to harvest water from air without energy input, setting a record in efficiency—see how these light-translucent crystals transform humidity into freshwater.

Shrinking ice roads in Canada's north disrupt vital freight routes, leaving remote communities struggling. What’s fueling the rapid melt and how will it impact their survival?

Metro Vancouver's transit hits 233M rides in 2023, nearing pre-pandemic levels. Ranked 2nd in Canada, it outpaces Toronto and Calgary while grappling with shifting revenue trends.

Lake Mead faces a crisis: 824 miles of illegal roads and 81,000 acres of exposed terrain prompt a $8.66M project to fix the damage. What does this mean for water levels, access,

Aerobic fitness reduces dementia risk by 35%, enhancing brain health and cardiovascular strength. Even hereditary risks are minimized through running, cycling, or cardio-based exercises.

Nations fail to agree on a plastic treaty as microplastics invade human health. With production set to rise 70% by 2040, key industries resist restrictions.

Air pollution alters fetal DNA and boosts inflammation in pregnant women, says Harvard's PM2.5 study. Can these findings reshape maternal health policies?