In a recent study to be published in Space Physics, an international team of researchers discuss an in-depth study examining the long-term physiological effects of solar radiation on astronauts with emphasis on future astronauts ...
Space Exploration
Aug 25, 2022
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In the long-delayed State of the Environment report released this week, there is one terrifying sentence: "Environmental degradation is now considered a threat to humanity, which could bring about societal collapses."
Environment
Jul 21, 2022
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It is the elephant in the genomics room: can extinct species be resurrected? One bioscience firm insists they can, announcing Monday its intent to use emerging technology to restore the woolly mammoth to the Arctic tundra.
Biotechnology
Sep 13, 2021
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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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Great apes deliberately spin themselves in order make themselves dizzy, academics at the University of Warwick and the University of Birmingham have discovered.
Plants & Animals
Mar 13, 2023
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An analysis of beeswax in managed honeybee hives in New York found a wide variety of pesticide, herbicide and fungicide residues—exposing current and future generations of bees to long-term toxicity.
Ecology
Nov 9, 2023
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Given the ability of artificial intelligence to mimic humans' problem-solving ability, it's not surprising that many people are turning to AI-powered wellness coaches to help them plan exercise routines, track their nutrition, ...
Social Sciences
Jul 14, 2023
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Aiming to produce environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic food wrap and containers, a Rutgers scientist has developed a biodegradable, plant-based coating that can be sprayed on foods, guarding against pathogenic ...
Materials Science
Jun 20, 2022
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Almost 100 billion tons of CO2 could be pulled out of the atmosphere by the end of the century. That is, if high-income countries switch to a plant-based diet. The double carbon profit of returning farmland to its natural ...
Environment
Jan 10, 2022
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An international team of scientists has collated all known bacterial genomes from the human gut microbiome into a single large database, allowing researchers to explore the links between bacterial genes and proteins, and ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 21, 2020
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