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EarthLeaden streets
Street grit is the probable source of lead in urban homes, and flaking paint from overpasses and bridges is a major contributor.
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Health & MedicineMoldy whiff kills brain cells
A common black mold that blooms on moist cellulose-based materials produces a toxin that can kill certain brain cells.
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ChemistryBusted bonds
The tenacious bonds between two carbon atoms can be broken in a surprisingly simple process.
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AnthropologyCapuchins resist inbreeding chances
Wild capuchin monkeys manage to avoid inbreeding, despite rampant opportunities for high-status fathers to mate with their grown daughters.