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Tweeting cool chemistry articles out to the world. Read if you will. 😊

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Employee error blamed for chemical leak that sent 60 people to the hospital in Ohio

Some questions remain unanswered as the investigation continues, the mayor said

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bbc.com/news/articles/cmx2wv…

A wave of homemade, synthetic drugs sweeps US and deepens crisis

BBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as the country battles with a deadly new drug epidemic.

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livescience.com/space/astron…

'White' dwarf stars can be purple, pink and even green, surprising new study finds

Stellar remnants called white dwarfs ‪appear to come in a rainbow of colors, according to a new study.

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yahoo.com/news/science/artic…

The first new sunscreen type in 25 years has arrived on US store shelves

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time in more than a quarter-century, Americans have a new option when shopping for sunscreen: a skin-protecting chemical that's long been a go-to option in Europe and...

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Penguin ‘Toxicologists’ Find PFAS Chemicals in Remote Patagonia

Penguins can serve as living monitors of their environment by using small, chemical-detecting leg bands, according to a study from UC Davis and SUNY-Buffalo.

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Why one highway exploded this summer — and why many more are at risk yahoo.com/news/weather-news/…

Why one highway exploded this summer — and why many more are at risk

It was another sizzling summer day in late July, with temperatures nearing 100 degrees, when one of the main roads cutting through Greenville, Texas, finally just gave up. The stretch of U.S. Highway...

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Study links airline careers to higher rates of certain cancer deaths masslive.com/news/2026/08/a-…

Study links airline careers to higher rates of certain cancer deaths

A new Harvard-led study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found pilots and flight attendants have higher rates of radiation-related cancer deaths than workers in more than 500 other occupations.

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The surprising health benefits of having orange hair independent.co.uk/news/scien…

The surprising health benefits of having orange hair

Pigment prevents accumulation of a specific protein-building block molecule to harmful levels, scientists find

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Deaths reported after tank implodes at Washington pulp and paper mill yahoo.com/news/us/articles/u…

Chemical tank implosion in Washington state kills 1 and leaves 9 missing

A massive chemical tank holding nearly a million gallons of a highly corrosive liquid imploded and collapsed Tuesday at a Washington paper mill, killing at least one worker and leaving nine others...

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Evacuation orders issued for 40,000 people in California over explosion threat abcnews.com/US/evacuation-or…

Authorities urgently try to stop California chemical tank explosion; 50,000 under evacuation orders

Officials said Friday there is no active gas leak or plume, but that the tank is "actively in crisis" and is unable to be "secured."

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.@RochesterTFXC Sees Four Secure @LLAthletics Weekly Honors #GoJackets // #d3tf uofrathletics.com/news/2026/…

Track & Field Sees Four Secure Liberty League Weekly Honors - University of Rochester Athletics

Four members of the University of Rochester men's and women's track and field program received weekly praise from the Liberty League, as announced by the league on Monday.

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🏃‍♀️‍➡️ IT'S NCAA MEETDAY‼️ 🏃‍♂️ @RochesterTFXC gets going on Day 1️⃣ of the 2026 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships!!!!! ⌚: 10:00 a.m. CT 📍: LaCrosse, WI 📊: buff.ly/CDHdken 📺️: buff.ly/saVOIhq #GoJackets
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Large mammals 'thriving' in Chernobyl exclusion zone, scientists say abcnews.com/International/la…

Large mammals are 'thriving' in the Chernobyl exclusion zone, scientists say

The site of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster has become a haven for large wild mammals living in the region, scientists say.

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Lady at the Dealership Spray-Painted a Dollar Sign on a Bentley. Then She Set It on Fire. There's a Method to the Madness guessingheadlights.com/lady-…

Guessing Headlights

Guessing Headlights is an automotive lifestyle site exploring car culture, classic and modern performance, road trips, travel, industry news, and the stories behind the machines.

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Deadly mushroom poisonings in California mark record US outbreak usatoday.com/story/news/nati…

Deadly mushroom poisonings in California mark record US outbreak

Mushroom poisonings in California have killed four and sickened dozens more in the largest known U.S. outbreak of its kind.

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I got a TSA pat-down because I used the wrong soap — here’s what happened creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle…

I got a TSA pat-down for using the wrong soap. Here's what happened

An honest mistake can set off TSA alarms

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ucdavis.edu/health/news/peng…

Penguin ‘Toxicologists’ Find PFAS Chemicals in Remote Patagonia

Penguins can serve as living monitors of their environment by using small, chemical-detecting leg bands, according to a study from UC Davis and SUNY-Buffalo.

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cnn.com/science/dewpoint-pai…

This paint could cool your home and harvest water from the air | CNN

A new cooling roof paint that reflects the majority of incoming sunlight can significantly reduce how much heat buildings absorb — and can even turn moisture in the air into water.

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yahoo.com/health/wellness/nu…

Drinking Coffee May Have a Surprising Benefit, New Study Says

Your daily cup of coffee might be influencing more than just your energy levels.

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Georgia wildfires that destroyed more than 120 homes continue to threaten residents yahoo.com/news/articles/geor…

Georgia wildfires that destroyed more than 120 homes continue to threaten residents

Two wildfires in southeastern Georgia continued to threaten homes and lives on Saturday as officials warned that strong winds could spread the flames. Brantley County Manager Joey Cason called it a...

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