Training surgeons like dogs, icky money win 2019 Ig Nobels
Training surgeons is as easy as training dolphins or dogs.
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Chemists figure out how to synthesize compounds from resveratrol
(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers working at Columbia University in New York have succeeded in synthesizing several compounds from the stilbenoid, resveratrol, a chemical commonly found in the skin of grapes that has been shown ...
Blueprint for mandating indoor air quality for public buildings in form of standards
In research published in the journal Science experts addressed setting standards for three key indoor pollutants—carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), PM2.5, which are particles so small they can lodge deep in the ...
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Mar 28, 2024
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Photo project results in positive change in attitudes towards people experiencing homelessness with a pet
In a new study, people experiencing homelessness with a pet documented their lives in photos and participated in interviews, revealing their experiences and potentially informing support initiatives. Gemina Garland-Lewis ...
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Mar 13, 2024
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Study finds global carbon markets overcredit cookstove greenhouse gas reductions by a factor of 10
The fastest growing type of offset on the global carbon market subsidizes the distribution of efficient cookstoves in developing countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but a new study finds that the credits overestimate ...
Environment
Jan 23, 2024
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Researchers say accounting for plastic persistence can minimize environmental impacts
With plastic pollution posing a significant threat to ecosystems and human health, various strategies to lessen this type of pollution include reducing the production of plastic, decreasing the generation of plastic waste, ...
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Jan 8, 2024
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Switching to plant-based diets means cleaner air and could save more than 200,000 lives around the world, says study
Adopting a healthier diet will probably feature prominently in many of our New Year's resolutions. But it's often challenging for people to live up to their intentions.
Environment
Jan 2, 2024
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Study shows diverse gut bacteria communities protect against harmful pathogens by nutrient blocking
The human gut is home to hundreds of different bacterial species collectively known as the gut microbiome. A major health benefit these provide is to protect the gut against invading pathogens (disease-causing microorganisms) ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 14, 2023
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First comprehensive global analysis shows action on emissions can bring huge health benefits
Experts are calling on global leaders to implement climate mitigation actions that could prevent millions of premature deaths worldwide each year as well as reduce the risks of climate change.
Environment
Nov 21, 2023
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Genetic discovery opens bioengineering opportunities for human and plant health
An unexpected genetic discovery in wheat has led to opportunities for the metabolic engineering of versatile compounds with the potential to improve its nutritional qualities and resilience to disease.
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Nov 14, 2023
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