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A new study found that conversations among peers can change the opinions of people who do not believe in sustainability issues by sharing a pro-sustainability point but typically not vice versa.

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In a new study it has been found that in California over the years with an increased number of electric cars the air quality improved and asthma related emergency room visits dropped.

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Wetlands are currently lost even faster than forests and restoring them is no easy task. However, beavers are very good at that by building dams and slowing the flow of rivers. Beavers can transform streams into wetland ecosystems.

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Lithium-ion batteries self-discharge and only recently it has been found out why. In order to prevent explosions some plastic tapes are used which partly solve and form a redox shuttle that transports electrons leading to the discharge. Changing the tape may mean that these batteries will remain charged for much longer.

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Social interactions are very important for human well-being. A new study suggests that just a single conversation with a friend per day improves the well-being of a person.

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Flying into windows is a common human-made cause of death for birds. Decals are put on windows in order to prevent this. A new study finds that it is important that these are put up on the outside of the glass and not the inside, since otherwise they are not well visible to the birds and are often overlooked.

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An interdisciplinary review finds that learning works particularly well when it combines multiple senses and/or movement. This applies to a wide range of domains such as reading, vocabulary learning, mathematics, music, and spatial orientation.

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Also for young children spending too much time before a screen causes problems. However, a new study finds that this can be compensated for by playing outdoors.

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