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• Hacker News1Jane Goodall has diedBased on the provided content, this appears to be just the navigation menu and header structure of a Los Angeles Times webpage with the headline "Jane Goodall dead: Trailblazing naturalist studied chimpanzees." However, there is no actual article content, body text, or details about Jane Goodall's life, work, or passing included in what was shared - only the website's navigation elements and page structure.Jane Goodall's recent public activities:Commenters shared recent encounters with Goodall, including her NYC subway video, panel discussions, Spanish TV appearance, and live performances just weeks before her death. Many expressed regret about missing opportunities to see her speak, noting her remarkable energy and engagement at age 91.Population growth and environmental concerns:Discussion around Goodall's 2002 quote about population growth underlying environmental problems sparked debate about whether returning to 500 million people would require de-industrialization, with references to Paul Ehrlich's failed predictions and disagreement over population solutions.Her scientific legacy and cultural impact:Commenters reflected on Goodall's transformative work with chimpanzees, her role in changing understanding of primate intelligence, and her broader influence on conservation and compassion. Many shared personal stories of how she inspired their environmental consciousness from a young age.
• Reddit science1Using scented products indoors changes the chemistry of the air, producing as much air pollution as car exhaust does outside, according to a new study. Researchers say that breathing in these nanosized particles could have serious health implications.Using scented products indoors, such as flame-free candles and wax melts, can create significant indoor air pollution comparable to car exhaust. Research by Purdue University found these products release nanosized particles that can penetrate deep into lungs and potentially enter the bloodstream, posing serious respiratory health risks.Misleading title scope:Discussion about how study only focused on wax melts but title suggests all scented products, with debate about whether findings could logically extend to other scented itemsHealth concerns from chemist:A chemist's perspective against using scented products leads to sharing of personal health impact stories, from COPD to cancer cases, and debate about necessity of artificial scentsAir purification solutions:Discussion of HEPA filters and other air purification methods as solutions, with debate about effectiveness against different types of pollutants like VOCs and nanoparticles
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