Health
Processed Foods are a major factor in the Rise of Obesity
Ultra-processed food is not the healthiest option for a balanced diet, but a new study has shed even more light on the risk of obesity…
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Architecture
Materials for Sealing Joints in Water Retaining Concrete Structures
When building water-retaining buildings, many types of joints are used. These constructions’ joint sealing materials are discussed. Construction joints, expansion joints, and contraction joints are…
Technology
Quadriplegic Man Can Now Feed Himself Thanks to Brain-Computer Interface
In a new study, which was just published in Frontiers in Neurorobotics, it is shown how a paraplegic man was able to feed himself for…
Geography
According to Research, Hydropower Dams Cause Widespread Species Extinctions on Islands in the Amazon Rainforest
The ongoing biodiversity catastrophe is being driven by deforestation, habitat loss, and fragmentation, with hydropower responsible for much of this degradation. River damming often floods…
Environment
Exposure to Historical Temperature Variation Could Aid Forests in Adjusting to Climate Change
Planning effective forest management and climate policy requires an understanding of how forests are adapting to climate change. A recent study examined how past and…
Zoology
Some Bird Species may be Protected from the Effects of Climate Change by the Characteristics of Older Forests
Some bird species may be protected from climate change by old-growth forests and managed forests with old-growth traits, according to research from the Oregon State…
Environment
Climate Change Will Impact Forest Carbon Uptake, a Leaf Temperature Study Suggests
According to a recent study from Oregon State University, leaves in forest canopies are unable to lower their internal temperatures below the ambient temperature. This…
Geography
Rapid Changes in Oxygen Levels Occurred at the Same Time as the First Mass Extinction on Earth
According to a recent study headed by Florida State University scientists, the first mass extinction on Earth may have been caused by abrupt shifts in…
Health
A Cancer Prevention Strategy Using Copper
Copper (Cu) is a micronutrient that is required for the development and replication of all eukaryotes. Copper cannot be created or destroyed by metabolic processes,…
Architecture
Building Joint Sealant Types: Properties, Uses, and Working
A compound called sealant is used to seal the seams between several types of construction materials, including brick walls, glass, aluminum, and concrete. In order…
Health
Why does Late-night Eating cause Weight Gain and Diabetes?
Eat late and gain weight? Although some people swear that their late-night eating habits cause them to gain weight, recent research has shown that your…
Health
Inhaling Traffic-Related Pollution Causes Asthma in about 2 Million Children Worldwide
An air pollutant associated with traffic, which is an issue that is particularly significant in major cities around the world, may be the root cause…
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