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Volatile organic compounds (VOC), usually associated with poor indoor air, were discovered in Finland in a borehole more than two kilometres deep. Previously, groundwater dating back tens of millions ...

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are known to be contaminants originating in industrial processes and materials, as well as ...

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"Karoline Leavitt is a rock star," actor James Woods posted on ... campaign in her home state of New Hampshire during the 2022 cycle, winning her primary but losing the election to a Democrat.

A chunk of space rock that visited near Earth's orbit last year was widely referred to as a "mini-moon." Turns out the lunar-inspired moniker may have been more accurate than we realized.