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Why massive new youth sports facilities may not lead to the tourist boom many communities hope for when they build them
New research suggests parents are too focused on their children’s competition to spend time or money on things that don’t involve the tournament, hotel stays or quick dining.
Sperm donation is largely unregulated, but that could soon change as lawsuits multiply
Many people are filing lawsuits after discovering that sperm banks failed to verify information from donors about their medical and personal backgrounds.
These machines scrub greenhouse gases from the air – an inventor of direct air capture technology shows how it works
Klaus Lackner is finding new ways to cut the technology’s high costs and energy demand, and he’s about to launch the first ‘mechanical tree.’
Walmart Might Soon Be Rolling Out Its Own Cryptocurrency
New trademark applications filed by the retailer could completely disrupt the metaverse.
How does excess sugar affect the developing brain throughout childhood and adolescence? A neuroscientist who studies nutrition explains
Kids often crave processed sugary foods. But research shows that consuming too many treats during childhood and adolescence may lead to behavioral and emotional problems.
Netflix Is Raising Prices in the U.S.
The higher prices will apply to new members immediately.
The World's 10 Richest Men Have Made So Much Money During the Pandemic That a One-Time 99% Tax on Their Gains Could Pay for All Covid-19 Vaccine Production and More: Oxfam
Oxfam issued a new report on inequality in which it advocated more taxation for the rich.
Building machines that work for everyone – how diversity of test subjects is a technology blind spot, and what to do about it
It’s easy for researchers to fall back on using test subjects from the communities around them – students and employees. Branching out is key to avoiding technology that fails certain...
How much candy do Americans eat in a whole year?
A healthy diet can include some candy. But if you eat too much, it can interfere with your appetite for the stuff your body actually needs.
What's the difference between sugar, other natural sweeteners and artificial sweeteners? A food chemist explains sweet science
Just because something is sweet doesn’t necessarily mean it is sugary. There are a number of molecules that taste sweet. To understand how and why takes a little bit of...
Plant-Powered Future: 8 Trends in Vegan Meat, Egg and Dairy to Watch for in 2022
We're all just following Cardi B's lead.
From TV Shows to NFTs, Content Needs Are Exploding. Here's How Creators Can Have Their Best Year Yet.
The opportunities in 2022 for content creators are unprecedented.
