WorldPingNPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with epidemiologist Rupa Basu about a new survey of 1,000 health professionals, which found that extreme heat is posing a growing threat to pregnant people and newborns.
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WorldPingTiny single-celled organisms help keep lakes clear, but some can also contaminate the water. An international research team has analyzed DNA data from 362 lakes to create the first global genome atlas of these organisms.
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CBS News obtained new video from a person on the ground showing an Iranian attack on a U.S. base at the beginning of the war.
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WorldPingA landmark survey of the world's largest free-roaming giant tortoise population has revealed that the once-endangered species is thriving and stable in the Seychelles.
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WorldPingRestaurant workers in commercial kitchens with gas and propane appliances can face heat and air pollution at levels above health-based guidelines, according to a new study by researchers from PSE Healthy Energy, the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainab…
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WorldPingAt an event in San Francisco, CEO Satya Nadella showed how Microsoft's Windows operating system will be a box for AI agents, with many tasks running locally and not on the cloud.
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WorldPingAhead of World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, attention is turning to the question of what causes psychological strain at work. A study by Bielefeld University shows that inappropriate tasks are not the only factor associated with exhaustion.
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