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A pile of microplastics in various colors

Micro-solutions to microplastics: 4 ways cities and states are legislating away the plastic crisis

While U.S. and global solutions seem far off, policies to limit harm from microplastics are gaining traction at the state and local levels.
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A close-up of two people communicating in sign language over two cups of coffee

At this café run entirely by deaf baristas, you must order in sign language. (Don't worry; they'll teach you)

The Dialogue Express Café also offers sign language classes outside of business hours.
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Two baby owls, fluffy and newborn, sit on a yellow towel.

Pocket-sized owl babies mark first sighting for rare species in over 100 years

A pair of ornithologists were rewarded for their patience in Poland after several treks into the woods for a rare owl species.
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An older male adult in a red shirt lifts two dumbells in a gym

New study: Resistance training slows nerve damage, prevents falls as we age

Researchers share that this exercise regimen can help counteract age-related nerve deterioration that puts seniors at risk of falls.
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A 3D-printed mold holds a brown cup made from a dried gourd

What if we could grow reusable cups in our gardens? These gourds are replacing single-use plastic containers

The Gourd Project wants to scale up a centuries-old technology to confront the plastic crisis.
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A vending machine dispenses Narcan nasal spray, a medication that reverses opioid overdose, and other items

Instead of snacks and soda, these vending machines dispense free pregnancy tests and Narcan

A survey found that 4 in 5 vending machine users had trouble paying for basic needs.
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A ping pong ball bounces in a pyramid of red and white party cups

This college student was tired of seeing red Solo cups litter her campus. She invented a way to turn them into sweaters

The New Norm now sells sweaters and beanies fully made from plastic party cups for as low as $45 a piece.
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From left to right: A blue Jay, a Blue jay-green jay hybrid, and a green jay in close-up shots within nature.

This 'blue-green jay' may be the first climate change-created bird hybrid found in nature. Here's why that's good news

The peculiar bird caught the attention of Ph.D. student Brian Stokes as he was scrolling through Facebook.
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A man in a blue plaid shirt and blue face mask reaches up to take care of a yellow plant in a greenhouse

Instead of conflict mining, this startup extracts nickel from daisies: 'Especially helpful for electric vehicles'

Genomines says its plants could extract 7 to 14 times as much nickel as the traditional industry does now.
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On the left, a "hairy" looking coral species that is white floating underwater. On the right, a close up of its branches.

New, 'hairy' coral discovered in Hawaii named after Chewbacca

The towering pile of “hair” reminded marine biologist Les Watling of a beloved character from the “Star Wars” universe.
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