Field trials and genetic studies have shown that a new variety of broccoli reliably yields higher levels of a health-promoting compound.
Biotechnology
Apr 9, 2013
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Using a particular type of titanium dioxide—a common ingredient in cosmetics, food products, toothpaste and sunscreen—could reduce the potential health risks associated with the widely used compound. The report on the ...
Materials Science
Sep 25, 2013
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Nearly 60% of Americans are skeptical that Congress and the White House will reach an agreement that will avoid the fiscal cliff, according to a new national public opinion poll commissioned by Research!America. More than ...
Economics & Business
Dec 13, 2012
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Scientists who use monkeys, mice and dogs for research on human diseases fear that the US government is restructuring the massive National Institutes of Health in a way that could slash their funding.
Other
Jan 6, 2011
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Green spaces in cities have a number of positive effects: they're good for our physical and mental health, they're good for the environment, and they can even help fight off the effects of climate change.
Environment
Jan 24, 2022
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The problem of cleaning up toxic polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) pollution—commonly used in non-stick and protective coatings, lubricants and aviation fire-fighting foams—has been solved through the discovery ...
Polymers
Jun 5, 2019
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Computers which are capable of teaching themselves to predict premature death could greatly improve preventative healthcare in the future, suggests a new study by experts at the University of Nottingham.
Computer Sciences
Mar 27, 2019
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An analysis of over 800 academic research papers on physical health and exercise suggests that the level of popular media coverage for a given paper is strongly linked to the attention it receives within the scientific community. ...
Other
Jul 1, 2020
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An international research collaboration has discovered a new bacteria-killing toxin that shows promise of impacting superbug infectious diseases.
Cell & Microbiology
Nov 6, 2019
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Scientists have discovered a new potential treatment that has the ability to reverse antibiotic resistance in bacteria that cause conditions such as sepsis, pneumonia, and urinary tract infections.
Biochemistry
Dec 13, 2021
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