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The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research.Lead is a potent neurotoxin that causes severe health effects such as neurological damage, organ failure and death.Widely used in products such as paint and gasoline until the late 1970s, lead continues to contaminate environments and harm the health of people around the world.On supporting science journalismIf you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by…

Margot Robbie starred in the $1.4 billion-grossing 'Barbie', which took the box office by storm, but a new report found only a third of top films had a female lead. The share of Hollywood films with women in the lead role fell last year, new research showed Thursday, despite standout successes like "Barbie." In the year that the feminist blockbuster starring…

ZDNETWelcome to the first installment of ZDNET's poll on the weekly trends that are leading the world of innovation. We've dubbed this as the Innovation Index and you can always find the latest version at that link. While sports have their top 25 rankings of teams, we're going to be even more selective and narrow down to the top four trends of the week. We're looking for the most innovative things happening in the tech industry each week and the trends that will have the biggest impact on work and life. Similar to…

J. Cole will once again bring his Dreamville Festival to Raleigh, North Carolina, next month — and this time, he’s enlisted SZA, Nicki Minaj, and Chris Brown to join him as headliners at the 2024 fest. Taking place April 6 and 7 at Raleigh’s Dorothea Dix Park, the fourth annual Dreamville will also feature sets from Lil Yachty, ScHoolboy Q, Sexxy Red, J.I.D., Teezo Touchdown, Earthgang, Bas, Rae Sremmurd, Rema, Jeezy, Monica and dozens more. Tickets for the festival, which J. Cole — a native of nearby…

Yesterday Google outlined the changes it will make to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) that goes into effect starting today. One important detail it left out, however, was whether it would charge developers who directed users outside the Play Store to sideload apps — and if so, how much.Now, Google has revealed that it will indeed charge developers even if they don't use the Play Store, just like Apple did with the App Store. Per new details found in the Play Console help section, the company will charge two…

By German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig March 6, 2024A study shows that warming waters cause fish to alter their prey selection towards smaller, more abundant species, potentially increasing extinction risks due to unmet metabolic needs, highlighting marine ecosystems’ vulnerability to climate change.According to a recent study in Nature Climate Change, fish are adapting their hunting and feeding patterns in response to warmer ocean temperatures, a shift that models indicate could…

Scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have been studying processes that affect how rivers and streams breathe, particularly in the Columbia River Basin, to help prepare for future changes related to water quality and climate change. Credit:Andrea Starr | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Take a deep breath. Pay attention to how air moves from your nose to your throat before filling your lungs with oxygen. As…

Crew aboard the International Space Station photographed the eruption of Mount Etna in Sicily in October 2002. Ashfall was reported more than 350 miles away. When it comes to explosive power, however, no eruption in modern times can compare with a super eruption—which hasn't occurred for tens of thousands of years. Credit: NASA New research suggests that sunlight-blocking particles from an extreme eruption would not cool…

In an impressive display of market confidence, Scorpion Casino ($SCORP) has swiftly taken the lead in the 2024 crypto bull run, outpacing giants like Polygon (MATIC) and emerging favourites such as Floki Inu.  With a staggering $185k raised in just 24 hours during its ongoing presale, $SCORP is quickly becoming the talk of the town among investors eagerly searching for the next big crypto investment.  This remarkable feat not only highlights the growing interest in blockchain-powered online gaming but also…

Many people want to enter the cryptocurrency world by investing in some trustworthy coins or even expand their investments by finding new coins. And 2024 offers some promising opportunities to capitalize on the bullish trends of the market. As the 2024 bull run gathers momentum, three standout tokens have emerged as frontrunners, promising not only significant returns but also a unique appeal that captures the imagination of investors worldwide. Furrever Token (FURR), FLOKI INU (FLOKI), and Shiba Inu (SHIB)…