From glass and steel to rare earth metals, new materials have changed society throughout history

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Steel played a large role in the Industrial Revolution. Monty Rakusen/DigitalVision via Getty Images Many modern devices from cellphones and computers to electric vehicles and wind turbines rely on strong magnets made...

Philadelphians with mental illness want to work, pray, date and socialize just like everyone else – here’s how creating more inclusive communities is good for public health

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Do you remember the COVID-19 shutdowns? Many Americans could no longer do the activities they enjoyed once businesses, schools, churches, gyms and community organizations shut their doors. Even spending time with friends...

Speedballing – the deadly mix of stimulants and opioids – requires a new approach to prevention and treatment

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Speedballing the practice of combining a stimulant like cocaine or methamphetamine with an opioid such as heroin or fentanyl has evolved from a niche subculture to a widespread public health crisis. The practice stems...

Employers are failing to insure the working class – Medicaid cuts would leave them even more vulnerable

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The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 7.8 million Americans across the U.S. would lose their coverage through Medicaid the public program that provides health insurance to low-income families and individuals ...

Military force may have delayed Iran’s nuclear ambitions – but history shows that diplomacy is the more effective nonproliferation strategy

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While the U.S. militarys strikes on Iran on June 21, 2025, is believed to have damaged the countrys critical nuclear infrastructure, no evidence has yet emerged showing the program to have been completely destroyed. In...

Agreement between Hydro-Québec and the Innu is a must for the development of the battery industry

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In May 2024, Hydro-Québec and the Innu of Unamen Shipu signed an agreement over the Lac-Robertson generating station. The agreement aims to settle all disputes relating to this North Shore power station, built in...

Pets get hay fever too – how to spot it and manage it

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Summer often brings with it the unmistakable sniffles and sneezes of hay fever. As plants and trees release pollen into the air, many of us start to feel the effects itchy eyes, runny noses and general discomfort. But hay...