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India’s efforts to clean its air need not slow its economic growth

The best interventions must address air pollution while supporting development priorities. Cleaner industrial processes may reduce emissions while improving efficiency. Clean cooking can reduce household smoke while improving convenience and health. Better waste management can reduce open burning while improving urban services

India’s efforts to clean its air need not slow its economic growth

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DW Science explainer on the default mode network: what your brain does when you aren't focusing on anything, and why it's important.

Doing nothing might be the ultimate brain hack. When you're bored, the brain goes into default mode network. It's not only healthy for you, but it may also shape the very essence of your identity.

  • Default mode network (DMN) active when brain isn't focusing on external tasks
  • DMN helps create internal story of self and experiences
  • Disruptions to DMN can lead to depression and memory problems

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