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Hundreds of lives saved in Kansas counties that adopted mask mandates, study finds

Posted: 28 Jun 2021 02:05 PM PDT

New research shows that despite cultural and political pushback, the evidence remains clear: Face masks made a difference in Kansas.

Mangrove forest study has takeaways for coastal communities

Posted: 28 Jun 2021 12:29 PM PDT

A new article shines light on the effect human-made infrastructure and natural topography has on coastal wetlands after major storm events.

Companies who pay scant attention to workers' psychological health leave employees at higher risk of depression, research finds

Posted: 23 Jun 2021 07:03 AM PDT

A stressful workplace can take its toll on our mental health, and new evidence backs up this belief. A year-long population study reveals that toxic workplaces can increase full-time workers' risk of depression threefold.