CHICOPEE – The city will be studying the traffic flow downtown with the idea of eliminating some of the one-way streets that encourage motorists to speed through the area without slowing down and stopping at local restaurants and other businesses. Using a $200,000 grant from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, which […]
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Surprising new study finds men cause more climate emissions than women
While men and women spend roughly the same amount of money each year, men’s personal consumer choices create 16 percent more greenhouse gas emissions compared to those of women, according to a new study. Analyzing the spending habits of single men and women, researchers in Sweden set out to answer […]
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OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Obama NOAA leader joins Biden White House in climate role | Study: Climate change could reduce more than 60 countries’ credit ratings | NASA climate official says agency has ‘renewed emphasis’ on practical science applications
IT’S FINALLY FRIDAY! Welcome to Overnight Energy, your source for the day’s energy and environment news. Please send tips and comments to Rachel Frazin at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter: @RachelFrazin. Reach Zack Budryk at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter: @BudrykZack. Signup for our newsletter and others HERE. IF […]
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Gen Z Has a More Mature Attitude Towards Death Than Boomers, Study Finds
Photo: WireStock / Alamy Stock Photo Not so long ago, the vast majority of us did not contemplate death on a daily basis. But amid a deadly global pandemic, it can now feel like we discuss the topic as casually as we do the weather. This sentiment is backed by a new study […]
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Even with less community spread, homes remain hotspots for COVID-19 transmission, study finds
With COVID-19 surging in the United States, transmission of the novel coronavirus is at an all-time high.A new analysis looked at 54 studies in over 20 countries. It found that homes where someone was sick with COVID-19 continued to be hotspots for transmission, even if overall community spread was down.”This […]
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Creativity Booms as Americans Adapt to Life During the Pandemic — Canva Study Reveals | State
Over half of Americans have undertaken a new creative past-time, or revisited an old one since COVID 64 percent say their experiences during the pandemic have positively changed perceptions on what people value in life Top creative habits of 2020 revealed Design for a Cause, led by Canva and UNHCR, […]
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New study finds YouTube is now suppressing anti-vaccine videos
If you’re familiar with YouTube, you’ve probably been down a rabbit hole of “related videos” and search results before. But while some searches — like cute bunny videos — are relatively harmless, others can immerse viewers in disinformation. While other major Internet platforms, including Facebook and Twitter, were pushed to […]
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Danish mask study has serious flaws, experts say
Mask-wearing has remained a hot-button political issue even as more states, including those with Republican governors who long resisted such measures, are adopting mask mandates as case numbers rise across the United States. Numerous studies have found that masks, and perhaps even the mandates, reduce the risk of transmission. “Masks […]
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This Is the Home Improvement Decision You’ll Regret Most, Study Says
Quarantine has provided many people the time they need to tackle those household projects they’ve been putting off, from minor aesthetic upgrades to major renovations. However, just because a project seems like a good idea initially doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll love it in the long run—especially when you’re doing it […]
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Study examines health literacy and shared decision-making in prostate cancer screening
New research examines the dynamics between men’s health literacy, their discussions with their doctors, and their decisions on whether to get tested for prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a potential marker of prostate cancer. The findings are published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society (ACS). Controversy […]
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Painting Your Home This Color Could Lower Your Bills, Study Says
Whether you’re an avid coupon clipper or can’t pass up a sale, everyone has their preferred way of saving money. However, new research suggests there’s a surprising way to save your hard-earned cash that you might not have considered—and all it takes is picking up a paintbrush. According to an […]
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Household spread of Covid-19 is common and quick, CDC study finds
“Because prompt isolation of persons with COVID-19 can reduce household transmission, persons who suspect that they might have COVID-19 should isolate, stay at home, and use a separate bedroom and bathroom if feasible,” wrote a CDC-led team of researchers. In addition, all members of the household should wear masks at […]
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Appetite Creative case study: Arishi
Arishi is a collaborative and consultative brand who aim to help their customers reach the right solution for their technology needs. Their history has seen them work with many organisations, agencies, and startups and have always strived to find the best, most technically straightforward and robust way to support them. […]
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Study says students could lose $90,000 over their lifetime
Going to college immediately after high school has been a rite of passage for millions of students. Now, more college-bound students are considering a gap year amid rising coronavirus cases and concerns about the value of college instruction that may be partly or all online. A new study out this […]