‘Barbie’ Is Changing the Clothes People Wear
If you walk into a clothing store, you are likely to be hit with an explosion of the color pink.
Scientists Work to Save Florida Reefs
Several organizations are racing to save the reef that runs along the Florida Keys.
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China Plans New Limits on Children’s Smartphone Use
China has released an early form of new rules that aim to reduce the amount of time children spend on their smartphones.
Health Care Is One of America’s Most Violent Fields
A wave of violence is increasingly affecting American hospitals and medical centers.
US Agency Permits Sesame to be Added to Foods
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently said that by law food makers are permitted to add sesame to their products.
More Companies Seek to Recycle Solar Panels
A business based in Yuma, Arizona, is trying to deal with what its founders call a tsunami of solar waste.
Torch Will Bring its Light to the 2024 Olympics
Olympic Games organizers in France presented the 2024 Olympic torch that will light the Summer Games in the country a year from now.
Researchers Believe Chinese Fossil Shows Mammal Attacking Dinosaur
A new fossil study by researchers from China and Canada suggests that ancient mammals may have attacked and eaten larger dinosaurs.
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Record-breaking Hot Summer Is Only Half Over
At about summer’s halfway point, scientists say the world’s record-breaking heat and weather extremes are both unprecedented and unsurprising.
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Most Ivy League Schools Now Have Female Presidents
Three women started new terms as presidents at Ivy League universities in July. Their appointments mean that six of the eight highly selective schools are led by a female president.