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Science Chemist James Schlatter licked powder off his finger in 1965, accidentally discovering aspartame. Gail Sherman

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california California bans all hemp THC products Ellsworth Toohey

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california Sewage to be recycled into drinking water, as California battles drought Jason Weisberger

Science Research is suggesting we don't just inherit genes from our parents: "experiences can lead to changes in gene expression" Ruben Bolling

trains Norfolk Southern gave $5 to Ohio East Palestinians affected by toxic train explosion Thom Dunn

abortion New study shows that abortion pills are safe to use with less restrictions Thom Dunn

racism New ProPublica investigation reveals racist environmental "sacrifice zones" Thom Dunn

Food English baker caught using illegal sprinkles smuggled from the US Thom Dunn

film is closer to dead EPA forces Fujifilm to stop selling Velvia 100 Jason Weisberger

Salty old man Study: excessive salt messes with immune system too Rob Beschizza

snake oil Florida family indicted for selling toxic industrial bleach as a cure for COVID-19, cancer, Alzheimer's, diabetes, autism, malaria, hepatitis, Parkinson's, herpes, HIV Mark Frauenfelder

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