Jan 29, 2021
Research finds that switching a child’s playground from gravel to natural forest floor could foster a better immune system by exposing them to a greater variety of skin and gut bacteria.
62 oil and gas companies acting as the Climate and Clean Air Coalition’s Oil and Gas Methane Partnership have adopted framework to report methane emissions, but none of them are in the U.S.
The manufacture of cement creates up to 8 percent of the total global carbon dioxide generated by humans, but a variety of approaches are being explored to lower these worrisome emissions.
Extreme levels of stress from wildfires, hurricanes, floods and the pandemic can induce “disaster fatigue”, a form of emotional exhaustion that may reshape how people make choices.
Dec 30, 2020
Babies born from C-section are deprived of contact with bacteria from the mother’s gut microbiome, but new research finds feeding fecal matter mixed with breast milk builds gut flora.
Two new studies have linked fluoride exposure to ADHD and other behavioral issues in children.
Prenatal vitamin D can protect against preeclampsia—abnormally high blood pressure during pregnancy—as well as high systolic blood pressure in children during their early and teen years.
When combined with select serotonin reuptake inhibitors, ashwagandha root extract has been shown to help improve anxiety levels.
A new study finds that schisandra chinensis may help increase muscle strength and lower lactate levels in aging populations.
For people suffering from the miseries of allergic rhinitis, better known as hay fever, ginger extract can be just as effective as a popular pharmaceutical product.
A new study suggests that people that share more live longer because the act of giving and receiving increases well-being.
Researchers hypothesize that some animals are able to sense the Earth’s magnetic fields due to a symbiotic relationship with magnetotactic bacteria.
An international team of coastal scientists from around the world has disproved the theory that half the world’s beaches will become extinct over the course of the 21st century.
Scientists have developed a material that works like a luminescent solar concentrator for producing energy directly where needed that can be applied to textiles.
Researchers find that the act of smiling and moving facial muscles can trick our mind into taking a more positive attitude.
Rising nitrous oxide (N20) emissions are jeopardizing the climate goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, according to a study.
Nov 27, 2020
New research shows that older people that simply eat lots of vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables have greater skeletal muscle mass than those that don’t eat these foods.
Research finds those that eat more than 45 grams of cruciferous vegetables a day, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage, are less likely to have calcium buildup in the aorta.
For normal nighttime sleepers, taking a midday snooze for more than one hour may hurt cardiovascular health, reports a surprising new study.
Studies find that device use can lower sperm quality, daily prenatal multivitamins can reduce the risk of autism, and healthy diet and exercise during pregnancy can protect against obesity.
Yoga postures and breathing may significantly reduce episodes of atrial fibrillation, suggests a new study.
Amazon is labeling approximately 25,000 products with a Climate Pledge Friendly (CPF) designation to meet a commitment to become carbon neutral by 2040.
California governor has signed the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act into law, which bans 24 ingredients from cosmetics and personal care products sold within the state.
MilkRun, a Portland, Oregon company, is supporting local farmers on small farms by enabling them to sell produce safely and directly to consumers.
According to the Institute for Economics and Peace, more than 1 billion people worldwide will live in countries with insufficient infrastructure to withstand climate change by 2050.
WellExplorer is an interactive tool that allows residents and scientists to find out what toxins have been deposited in their drinking water as a result of hydraulic fracturing (fracking).
Arctic Ice Project is proposing to scatter a thin layer of reflective silica glass particles over parts of the Arctic in an effort to protect it from the sun and help ice to re-form.
Oct 30, 2020
Couples who have arguments mediated by a third party report feeling more satisfied with the content and progress of the discussion and have fewer residual issues.
The herb black cohosh, long been used to relieve menopausal symptoms, is most effective when combined with rhodiola, an adaptogenic herb known for balancing stress hormones.
A study finds that vitamin D and calcium supplementation can help to reduce episodes of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
Fermenting dough using Propionibacterium freudenreichii bacteria along with Lactobacillus brevis can produce enough B12 to fulfill the nutritional need for vegans.
A new study finds that aerobic exercise can have significant improvements in markers of liver and metabolic health, helping those with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD).
Flaxseed, with its high nutritional value and low glycemic profile, can help with weight loss and a lower body mass index.
As millions of metric tons of solar panel waste containing lead are projected in the coming years, groups are working ensure proper recycling protocols are in place.
Nearly 6,000 scientists signed a pledge to #ShutDownSTEM on June 10, the day of the Strike for Black Lives across higher education.
Blue jeans create a unique type of environmental pollution as researchers have detected indigo denim microfibers in wastewater effluent, lakes and even remote Arctic marine sediment.
A study found that forest recovery declines significantly under warmer, drier conditions caused by climate change, making forests less resilient to fire.
Species of global conservation concern have declined in Canada by 42 percent and Canadian at-risk species fell by 59 percent, between 1970 and 2016, according to a new report.
The state of California has approved a $437 million campaign devoted to building thousands of electric vehicle (EV) chargers.
Sep 30, 2020
Research finds that avocados can speed recovery after exercise while beet root juice improves muscular endurance.
Two new studies find that the risk of diabetes can be decreased by consuming a diet full of fruit, veggies and whole grains.
According to a new study, cinnamon, long known to help blood sugar levels, can diminish migraine attacks.
Studies find that probiotics can help to reduce depression and anxiety as well improve cognitive reaction time.
Scientists have found that the skin of deep-sea fish absorbs more than 99.95 percent of the light that hits them, aiding research in ultra-black substances for sensitive optical equipment.
According to a recent report on e-waste, a record 53.6 million metric tons of electronics were discarded in 2019 and could likely increase to 74.7 million tons per year by 2030.
Apple, Inc., the maker of the iPhone, iPad and Mac computers, has committed to becoming 100 percent carbon neutral overall, from its supply chain to retail outlets, by 2030.
Experts have discovered kelp that has survived for 16,000 years since the last ice age and are hopeful that this find will show how marine plant life survives extreme changes in climate.
The global total fertility rate (TFR) nearly halved from 1950 levels, when women had an average of 4.7 children each, to 2.4 in 2017, and it could fall below 1.7 by the turn of the century.
A worldwide inventory of methane sources reveals that atmospheric levels of the heat-trapping greenhouse gas are at an all-time high due to agriculture, fossil fuels and landfill waste.
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, may also suffer twice the risk of dementia, according to a new study.
