https://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. Weather extremes, such as heat waves and torrential rainfalls, are becoming more frequent and more intense across the United States under climate change. https://phys.org/news/2023-11-cities-21st-century-weather.html Earth Sciences Fri, 10 Nov 2023 09:27:05 EST news618830822 A diet of non-processed meat, human leftovers, and raw bones during puppyhood and adolescence may protect dogs against certain gastrointestinal disorders later in life, suggests research published in Scientific Reports. In contrast, a highly processed, carbohydrate-based kibble diet and regular rawhide chews were associated with increased risk of gastrointestinal problems. These findings could have implications for gut health in pet dogs. https://phys.org/news/2023-02-non-processed-meat-based-early-diet-dog.html Veterinary medicine Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:00:08 EST news595160454 Humanity is "at a crossroads" when it comes to managing drought and accelerating mitigation must be done "urgently, using every tool we can," says a new report from the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). https://phys.org/news/2022-05-world-crossroads-droughts-worsening.html Environment Wed, 11 May 2022 18:04:03 EDT news571511038 The more colorful a food, the more nutritious it probably is. For example, purple corn contains compounds associated with a reduced risk of developing diabetes and heart disease. The cobs contain the same compounds but are typically thrown out. Now, researchers report a step-wise biorefinery approach in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering that uses the whole cob, producing a dye and a possible nutraceutical with the pigments, and an animal litter with the left-overs. https://phys.org/news/2021-03-purple-corn-chips-yields-natural.html Other Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:21:12 EDT news535807270