The Magic of Sunrise and Sunset: New Research Quantifies the “Wow” Factor
For the first time, a new study has quantified the impact of fleeting natural events on people. A recent study has quantified the impact that…
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Even in the Age of Satellites, 19th Century “Dinner Plate” Still Useful in Ocean Science
Despite the availability of satellite technology, a simple 19th century tool called the Secchi disk is still useful for ocean scientists to measure the concentration…
New Study Shows Taking Vitamin D Supplements Could Help Prevent Dementia
Taking vitamin D supplements may help ward off dementia, according to a new, large-scale study. Researchers at the University of Calgary’s Hotchkiss Brain Institute in…
Supercharge Your Workouts: Active Molecule of Beetroot Juice Significantly Increases Muscle Force During Exercise
A recent study discovered that consuming dietary nitrate, the active molecule found in beetroot juice led to a substantial improvement in muscle force during physical…
A Growing Threat: Harmful Fungal Toxins Spreading in Wheat
A new study led by the University of Bath in the UK has found that harmful fungal toxins are increasing in Europe’s wheat crops, with…
A New Approach to Treating Diabetes
A new study presents a novel approach to managing type 2 diabetes – letting patients be in charge of their own medication. A new large-scale…
Not Effective? New Study Finds Little Objective Evidence Supporting Learner-Centered Teaching Methods
A new study indicates that there is a lack of concrete evidence supporting the effectiveness of learner-centered teaching methods. These methods, which are often promoted…
New Report: Earth Is “Unequivocally” in Midst of Climate Emergency
16 of the 35 planetary vital indicators used by the researchers to measure climate change are at all-time highs. The Earth’s vital signs have deteriorated to…
Human “Plant Blindness” – New Study Identifies Cause and Cure
New research demonstrates that “plant blindness” is caused by urban life and could be cured through wild food foraging. “Plant blindness” is caused by a…
New Study Indicates North Atlantic Is Close to a “Tipping Point”
A Little Ice Age study reveals new information about the North Atlantic climate system. Scientists have examined centuries-old clam shells to determine how the North…
The Impact of Aerosols – New Study Corrects Previous Research
Cloud study clarifies the effects of aerosols. According to a recent study, aerosol particles in the atmosphere have a greater influence on cloud cover than…
New Technology Could Reduce the Side Effects of Common Medicines
Artificial intelligence might help doctors in determining whether individuals are likely to have adverse effects from widely used antidepressants, antihistamines, and bladder medications. An evaluation…
Life-Changing – Online Forums Can Help People in Remission From Opioid Use Disorder
According to a new study, internet forums may have a life-changing impact on those in remission from opioid use disorder. People who are in remission…
Scientists Discover a Surprising Link Between Religious Beliefs and Sexual Satisfaction
A new study links stronger religious beliefs to high levels of sexual satisfaction. According to recent research, higher levels of sexual satisfaction are associated with…
57% of Species: Startling Numbers of Small Mammals Are “Plastic Positive”
More than half of the species investigated had traces of plastic in their excrement, according to researchers looking into how much plastic small mammals in…
Good News: Most People Don’t Want To Be Billionaires
The majority of people do not aspire to be billionaires, which is good for the planet The fundamental economic principle that everyone is driven by…
Iconic British Corals Predicted To Be Resilient to Climate Change
An iconic coral species found in UK waters could expand its range due to climate change, according to a new study. The pink sea fan…
“Traffic Calming” – Coral Reef Fish Breed More Successfully if Motorboat Noise Is Reduced
Coral reef fish breed more successfully if motorboat noise is reduced, new research shows. Scientists introduced “traffic calming” on three coral reefs for an entire…
