Scientists identified a new gene linked to increased resistance to common respiratory illnesses

A new study showed that air pollution from traffic affects lung health in cyclistsThe city council announced plans to build more pedestrian crosswalks in busy areas

A major airline added new in-flight Wi-Fi service to all its planesScientists developed a new lightweight metal that is used in aircraft constructionThe school district added a course on climate change to the science curriculum

Researchers found that eating dark chocolate improves blood flow to the brainThe government passed a law to limit noise from nightclubs and bars in residential areas

A popular social media platform added a new feature to block unwanted messages

Doctors developed a new cream to treat psoriasis that has fewer side effectsA wildlife conservation group worked to protect forests

A software company offered a free trial of its programA city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant

A charity organized a benefit concertA study found that reading printed books is better for comprehension than e-books

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• ·A local farmers’ market started selling artisanal cheeses made from local milk
• ·The local government invested in improving public parks and green spaces
• ·A community center hosted a free fitness class every Saturday morning attended by 50+ residents
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.3 feet of snow and closing major highways
• ·Lifestyle magazine shares tips for creating energy efficient homes
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in coastal towns
• ·Researchers found that listening to music helps reduce anxiety
• ·The postal service introduced a new package pickup service for customers at workplaces
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for detecting infectious diseases in 15 minutes
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works on cloudy days
• ·A fashion brand used natural dyes
• ·A famous actor starred in a new thriller movie that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival
• ·A bakery started delivering fresh bread to local hotels and restaurants
• ·The space agency successfully landed a probe on a comet to collect samples
• ·A national park started offering guided tours led by park rangers, focusing on wildlife and plant identification
• ·Local government plants 1000 trees to improve air quality in urban neighborhoods