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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Research into the experiences of principals working in schools with poor indoor air quality remains scarce. Published in Environmental Hazards, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland now sheds light on the challenges faced by principals in schools with poor indoor air quality. The…

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July 15, 2023 12:01 am ETListen to article(2 minutes)Heat waves stretching across large parts of the globe are straining power grids and shutting businesses that can’t keep their workers cool. Some of the hardest-hit areas will face hotter temperatures in the coming days, forecasters say, adding to risks that infrastructure will fail. Copyright ©2023Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8 July 15, 2023 12:01 am ETListen to article(2 minutes)Heat waves stretching across large…

Over half of all new cars sold in the U.S. by 2030 are expected to be electric vehicles. That could put a major strain on our nation's electric grid, an aging system built for a world that runs on fossil fuels.Domestic electricity demand in 2022 is expected to increase up to 18% by 2030 and 38% by 2035, according to an analysis by the Rapid Energy Policy Evaluation and Analysis Toolkit, or REPEAT, an energy policy project out of Princeton University. That's a big change over the roughly 5% increase we saw in the past…

With an eye toward enhancing protection against the coronavirus, which is still evolving and circulating, federal health advisors said Thursday that the next round of COVID-19 vaccines should be updated to target the now-dominant XBB strains.The unanimous recommendation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisory committee follows that of agency staff, who in a memo acknowledged that while older vaccine formulas can still help stave off severe disease, “protection wanes with time and is reduced against…

After the GM and Ford deals, Tesla will have to double its Supercharger network in under three years or risk owner backlash If Tesla wants to maintain its Supercharger network’s reputation, it’s got some work to do. The automaker has recently agreed to open a large portion of its chargers to Ford and GM starting next year. The move promises to bolster Tesla’s bottom line as it begins to monetize a costly capital investment, but it also risks upsetting existing and future owners, who…

Apple gave a look at features targeted at reducing eye strain for kids during its annual WWDC on Monday, including a daylight sensor and alerts to move the screen farther away from your eyes. The feature comes after Apple initially previewed more health and accessibility features for Global Accessibility Awareness Day in May. While the features can be used by anyone, Apple said they're targeted at kids because myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, usually develops in childhood and affects about 30% of the US…

The future begins now, with Web3 working relentlessly to introduce dApps that will usher in this new age. With the introduction of futuristic technologies and innovations already, there is reason to be excited about the future, particularly about investment. Sparklo, a new idea, aims to disrupt the investment sector with its unique protocol. As OKB (OKB) and Internet Computer (ICP) experience bearish strains, attention shifts to the Sparklo presale token due to its significant growth potential. Sparklo (SPRK) is the…

Quordle 462 answer for May 1: Guessing all the four Quordle words without getting tricked is rare. Even if you are able to guess 2 Quordle words, it can be seen as an achievement, but who will want to be satisfied with that? Today's Quordle puzzle too will need quite a bit of effort to solve. We understand the level of difficulty, and that's why we have brought these Quordle hints and clues. They will not only help you in solving the puzzle easily but also make sure that you maintain your winning streak easily. Quordle…

Antibiogram of XDR (extensively drug-resistant) Shigella sonnei. Credit: National Reference Center for E. coli, Shigella and Salmonella, Institut PasteurThe emergence of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) strains of Shigella sonnei has been detected by scientists at the Institut Pasteur’s French National Reference Center for Escherichia coli, Shigella, and Salmonella. Shigellosis, a highly contagious diarrheal disease caused by Shigella bacteria, is prevalent not only in industrializing countries but also in industrialized…