
Menstrual pads containing nanotechnology aim to provide Pap-smear-free cervical cancer screening
Determined to make HPV and cervical cancer screenings less invasive, these researchers have turned to menstrual blood.
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This woman crawled marathons to raise awareness for sexual assault. Now, thanks to her, Texas has redefined consent
After three sessions, Texas lawmakers passed a bill last month that defines consent and fixes what advocates called a loophole in Texas sexual assault laws.
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Sweden becomes the first country in the world to ensure all egg-laying chickens are cage-free — without any laws requiring it
In Sweden, all egg-laying hens are officially cage-free, after decades of public pressure and grassroots momentum from animal welfare group Project 1882.
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This study put 200 voters together for days on end. They changed each other's minds
For several days, nearly 200 Pennsylvanians gathered together to talk about hot-button issues like voter ID laws and immigration reform. A majority of them changed their minds.
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New study backs up 'sleeping on it,' suggesting naps promote creative problem-solving
Researchers confirmed that the beloved activity can have a positive impact on our creative problem-solving skills.
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Green roofs can reduce microplastics in rainfall by 97.5%, new study finds
Green roofs are a growing trend in urban cities, and researchers in Shanghai are making a strong case for why we need them.
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A new Trump policy asked national park visitors to report 'negative' content. They're writing compliments to rangers instead
The Trump administration invited visitors to report “negative” perspectives on American history. Visitors have been using the same portal to show support for their favorite parks.
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Killer whales attempt to feed people in first-ever sightings: 'Represents altruism'
While domesticated animals like cats and dogs have been observed sharing food with humans, this is the first time a non-domesticated mammal has done the same.
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New study finds apes feel more optimistic after hearing laughter, indicates 'evolution of positive emotions'
A new study from Indiana University discovered that bonobos, humans’ closest living relatives, make similar vocalizations that share evolutionary origins with human laughter.
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