Health
New Research aims to Reduce the Risks of Gestational Diabetes
A study of over 4,000 pregnant New Zealand women suggests the country can improve babies’ health and reduce medical risks for mums by changing how…
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Health
Recommended Blood Sugar Levels to Prevent Diabetes-related Harm
The levels of long-term blood sugar, HbA1c, can be used to accurately determine the risk of a person with type 1 diabetes developing eye- and…
Chemistry
Sustainable Liquid Fuels are made possible by Reaction Understanding
Methanol, produced from carbon dioxide in the air, can be used to make carbon-neutral fuels. But to do this, the mechanism by which methanol is…
Chemistry
Why Bridge Technology is not Natural Gas?
The expansion of natural gas infrastructure jeopardizes energy transition, as natural gas is not a bridge technology towards a 100 percent renewable energy system as…
Chemistry
Method for Producing Hydrogen creates opportunities for Renewable Energy
A new energy-efficient way to produce hydrogen gas from ethanol and water has the potential to make clean hydrogen fuel a more viable alternative for…
Health
Obesity is caused by Insufficient Insulin Processing
Overweight increases the risk of an imbalance in sugar metabolism and even of diabetes. A research group at the University of Basel has now shown…
Health
Adding to the Micronutrient Picture for Plant-based Milk Substitutes
Plant-based milk alternatives are an attractive option for people with allergies or intolerances, or who prefer a dairy-free diet. However, because some essential minerals are…
Health
Globally Cancer Rates among Adults under 50 are Rising
A study reveals that the incidence of early-onset cancers (those diagnosed before age 50), including cancers of the breast, colon, esophagus, kidney, liver, and pancreas…
Health
Ovarian and Endometrial Cancer are prevented by using Oral Contraceptives
A comprehensive study from Uppsala University, involving more than 250,000 women, shows that oral contraceptive use protects against ovarian and endometrial cancer. The protective effect…
Astronomy
The First Direct Image of an Exoplanet from the James Webb Space Telescope
This is the first picture of an exoplanet from the James Webb Space Telescope. JWST also got its first direct spectrum of an object orbiting…
Physics
Quantum Entanglement improves the Security of Quantum Communication
Quantum physics provides a way to share secret information that’s mathematically proven to be safe from the prying eyes of spies. But until now, demonstrations…
Agriculture
Researchers Offer a New Approach to Controlling Engineered Crops
A Policy Forum article published today in Science calls for a new approach to regulating genetically engineered (GE) crops, arguing that current approaches for triggering safety testing…
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