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I share info on Science, Climate, Space, Supernatural Phenomena, Star Trek & some fun stuff. **And now Travel, too! All views are my own. Repost ≠ Endorsements. 🚫Porn My old Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/my-opinion-podcast--6757807

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My Opinion @oopsmyopinion.bsky.social · 7h

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This Simple Daily Habit Could Help Lower Your Blood Pressure

We're constantly told to "eat healthy" – but what does that actually mean? Even doctors sometimes struggle to offer clear, practical advice on which specific foods support health, why they work and wh...

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Radical Plan to Beam 'Sunlight on Demand' at Night Sparks Concerns

A proposed constellation of satellites has astronomers very worried.

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These Florida Communities Wanted to Be More Sustainable and Resilient. A New State Law Blocks Their Efforts. - Inside Climate News

The DeSantis administration has since targeted local sustainability and resilience policies. Now local governments and other detractors are firing back with litigation.

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A Community Burdened by Chemical Waste Is Demanding Cancer Data. Texas Health Officials Won’t Give It to Them. - Inside Climate News

This story by Public Health Watch is part of a collaboration with Univision 45 in Houston. HIGHLANDS, Texas—Eight months ago, Texas health officials delivered alarming news to residents of a string of...

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What’s Ahead for the US Electric Vehicle Industry After Hitting a Massive Speed Bump? - Inside Climate News

The sudden loss of tax credits hurts, but automakers are taking steps to mitigate the damage, and dozens of new models are coming soon.

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Shuttered Canadian Marine Park Warns It May Euthanize 30 Beluga Whales, Prompting a Global Outcry - Inside Climate News

The uncertain future of 30 beluga whales still living in tanks at Marineland—a shuttered aquarium and amusement park in Niagara Falls, Ontario—has drawn global outcry from animal rights activists this...

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Senate Nixes Management Plans for Public Lands, Expanding Access for Fossil Fuels - Inside Climate News

Congress took the unprecedented step this week of repealing management plans for public lands in three states in an effort to expand access to fossil fuel mining and drilling. Critics of the move warn...

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My Opinion @oopsmyopinion.bsky.social · 7h

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1,000 Mars dust devils! European orbiters track Red Planet's tiny tornadoes

"Dust affects everything on Mars — from local weather to how well we can take images. It's difficult to overstate its importance."

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A new rocket, sea launches and more: Chinese company CAS Space is thinking big

The commercial firm is awaiting clearance to launch a prototype cargo spacecraft while also working on a suborbital tourism vehicle.

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How one scientist's wide-eyed dream of giant space cities was crushed by reality

They might've looked something like the space station in the film "2001: A Space Odyssey."

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An E.U. Plan to Slash Micropollutants in Wastewater Is Under Attack

Earlier this year, a European Union directive mandated advanced treatment of micropollutants in wastewater, with the cost to be borne by polluters. But the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, whi...

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#aging

A New Class of Drug Created That Fights Aging on a Cellular Level

Scientists continue to explore ways we can live longer and ensure those lives are healthier.

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Women Have Twice as Many Depression Genes as Men, Says Largest-of-Its-Kind Study

Women are genetically at higher risk of clinical depression than men, Australian researchers found in a study published Wednesday that could change how the disorder is treated.

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#alzheimers

Brains of Stranded Dolphins Showed Signs of Alzheimer's Disease

Might brain damage linked to Alzheimer's be one of the reasons dolphins lose their way and end up stranded? It's a possibility explored in a new study of 20 common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops trunca...

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#cancer

Your Toenails Can Reveal if You've Been Exposed to an Invisible Lung Cancer Cause

A radioactive gas that gets trapped in indoor spaces accounts for 3 to 14 percent of all lung cancers – and our toenails could reveal our long-term exposure to this gas.

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My Opinion @oopsmyopinion.bsky.social · 8h

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#renewables

Global Renewable Power Capacity Expected to More than Double by 2030 - Inside Climate News

The expansion comes despite a dramatic decrease in the projection for growth in the United States.

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Los Alamos and University of Michigan Want to Build a National Security ‘Data Center’ in Ypsilanti. Residents and Local Officials See Few Benefits. - Inside Climate News

Local officials allege the University of Michigan is being “deceptive” over its plans for the $1.2 billion “computation center,” which could bring few benefits and many costs to Ypsilanti Township.

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Growing ‘Continuous Corn’ Drives Emissions of a Powerful Greenhouse Gas. It Doesn’t Have To. - Inside Climate News

Corn monocropping emits higher levels of nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas which traps heat in the atmosphere more than 300 times as effectively as carbon dioxide. Simple interventions could drastically...

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The 8 Oldest Artifacts Ever Discovered

Some date back hundreds of thousands of years.

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#dogs #puppys

What first-time puppy owners should know, according to dog experts

New research finds new puppy parents sometimes struggle with time management and other issues. We asked experts for tips to ensure that all members of a household thrive.

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European Mars orbiter spies interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS zooming past Red Planet (photos)

"Though our Mars orbiters continue to make impressive contributions to Mars science, it's always extra exciting to see them responding to unexpected situations like this one."

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Blue Origin launches 6 'Space Nomads,' including mystery passenger

It was the 15th space tourist launch for Blue Origin's New Shepard.

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Huge Study Links 99% of Heart Attacks And Strokes With Four Risk Factors

Heart attacks and strokes rarely occur without warning.

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#asteroid

A Rock Just Came Within 270 Miles of Hitting Earth – And We Only Noticed After

Earth was grazed by a tiny asteroid last week, which passed about as close as the International Space Station (ISS).

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Do Picky Eater Kids Need Supplements? An Expert Explains The Facts.

Walk down the health aisle of any supermarket and you'll see shelves lined with brightly packaged vitamin and mineral supplements designed for children.

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