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Study suggests rats prefer to drive, rather than walk
Read full article: Study suggests rats prefer to drive, rather than walkA new study suggests that not only can rats drive, but they actually prefer it compared to walking. The University of Richmond team is using incentives like Fruit Loops to test their theories.
Does your dog understand when you say 'fetch the ball'? A new study in Hungary says yes
Read full article: Does your dog understand when you say 'fetch the ball'? A new study in Hungary says yesA new study in Hungary shows that dogs, beyond being able to respond to commands like “sit” and “stay,” can learn to associate words with specific objects.
Russia OKs testing combination of Sputnik, AstraZeneca shots
Read full article: Russia OKs testing combination of Sputnik, AstraZeneca shotsRussia’s health officials have given a go-ahead to testing a combination of the AstraZeneca coronavirus shot and the single-dose version of the domestically developed Sputnik V vaccine.
Miami is the second most beautiful city for bicycling in the world
Read full article: Miami is the second most beautiful city for bicycling in the worldAccording to a new study, Miami has landed the no. 2 spot on their list of “20 Most Picturesque Cycling Cities in the World,” and you won’t believe the city it beat. Paris, France. Yes — Miami beat Paris.
The 2021 ‘Dirty Dozen’ is here: These 12 fruits and vegetables have an alarming amount of pesticide
Read full article: The 2021 ‘Dirty Dozen’ is here: These 12 fruits and vegetables have an alarming amount of pesticideEach year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) compiles a list of fruits and vegetables that are sold with high levels of pesticide residue they have coined, the “Dirty Dozen.”This year’s “Dirty Dozen” list, which was released on Wednesday, has two noticeable changes that may come as a surprise to those who regularly shop along the produce aisle. This year, the team has added “Collard and mustard greens” to the list alongside kale, which had been alone at No. According to the report, the pesticide most frequently found on collard and mustard greens is DCPA. Another notable change is the addition of bell peppers and hot peppers, which are now ranked at No. Here is the 2021 “Dirty Dozen” list:Strawberries Spinach Kale, collard, and mustard greens Nectarines Apples Grapes Cherries Peaches Pears Bell and hot peppers Celery TomatoesTo read the full list and to learn more about how they conduct their findings, click here.