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Scientists have developed a new toolkit for the discovery of mineral deposits crucial to our transition to a 'green economy'.

The number of healthy years a person lives is, on average, increasing even for people with common chronic conditions, according to a new study.

A new study found people living in socially-deprived areas of the United States are more likely to die prematurely from cardiovascular complications.

As automated truck technology continues to be developed in the United States, there are still many questions about how the technology will be deployed and what its potential impacts will be on the long-haul trucking market.

Researchers found that a projected urban expansion of up to 1.53 million square kilometers over the next three decades threatens the survival of more than 800 species -- but also that a focus on urban planning that protects habitats can mitigate the impact.

Scientists who interact with others during assigned sessions at conferences are more likely to form productive collaborations than scientists who do not, researchers found. And the kicker? It doesn't matter whether the conference is in person or virtual.

One in three new mothers during early COVID-19 screened positive for postpartum depression -- nearly triple pre-pandemic levels -- and 1 in 5 had major depressive symptoms, say researchers.