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Our short doc 'Why Race Matters for Health' is part of this art exhibit marking the 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Join us at the opening reception THIS Friday at 6 DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities Knowable Magazine dcarts.dc.gov/page/legacy-ci…

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Cranberries are a staple in U.S. households at Thanksgiving – but how did this bog dweller end up on holiday tables? A plant scientist takes a look for The Conversation U.S.

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Scientists agree that eons ago, a bacterium took up residence inside another cell and became its powerhouse, the mitochondrion. But there are competing theories about the birth of other organelles.

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Scientists agree that eons ago, a bacterium took up residence inside another cell and became its powerhouse, the mitochondrion. But there are competing theories about the birth of other organelles. ➡️ arevie.ws/Golgi_KM via @KnowableMag
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Instead of asking consumers to remember what is and isn’t recyclable — and to sort items into the correct bins — why not just take the rubbish and sort it centrally?

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Design for recycling: A major headache for recyclers is complex packaging that incorporates multiple materials. So why not consider the end point in the first place? knowablemagazine.org/article/food-e…

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: Modern industry has made great strides in turning trash into tomorrow’s new products, but the process is still a long way from perfect. (2020)

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#FromTheArchives: Modern industry has made great strides in turning trash into tomorrow’s new products, but the process is still a long way from perfect. (2020) ♻️ Recycling meets reality: knowmag.org/RecyclingFeatu… #AmericaRecyclesDay #FromTheArchives
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Most plastic goes into landfills — or worse, into the environment.
One big reason for these dismal numbers: Plastics are actually quite hard to recycle.

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What can we do about ultraprocessed foods?

Researchers are figuring out the features of these foods that harm our health — and proposing ways ahead.

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What can we do about ultraprocessed foods? Researchers are figuring out the features of these foods that harm our health — and proposing ways ahead. Read more in @KnowableMag: arevie.ws/UPF_KM
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In the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, new marine ecosystems are flourishing: Sea life, stuck to plastic bottles and other human trash, has journeyed far from their coastal habitats — and may threaten local species. knowablemagazine.org/article/food-e…

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In the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, new marine ecosystems are flourishing: Sea life, stuck to plastic bottles & other human trash, has journeyed far from their coastal habitats — and may threaten local species

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Are lasers the future of space communications? The first tests of optical communications far from Earth will take place aboard the asteroid-bound Psyche spacecraft 🛰️ knowmag.org/Psyche_TW

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Some may call it “strange,” but we call it the future of energy! Our unique Magnetized Target Fusion technology is featured this month in Knowable Magazine. Read more: linkedin.com/posts/general-…

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Can wind turbines coexist peacefully with bats and birds?

As wind power grows around the world, so does the threat the turbines pose to wildlife. From simple fixes to high-tech solutions, new approaches can help.

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Read in English: Evidence that the approach helps to save trees, preserve ecosystems and reduce carbon emissions is often hard to come by. But it can succeed if it’s done right, says an economist.

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Read in English: Evidence that the approach helps to save trees, preserve ecosystems and reduce carbon emissions is often hard to come by. But it can succeed if it’s done right, says an economist. 👉 @KnowableMag knowablemagazine.org/article/food-e…
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