Rediscovered magnetic recordings reveal just how extreme the largest recorded solar storm in history, the Carrington event in 1859, really was, highlighting the danger such storms could present to us nowadays ​Rediscovered magnetic recordings reveal just how extreme the largest recorded solar storm in history, the Carrington event in 1859, really was, highlighting the danger …

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New findings show the severe impact of fishing gear entanglements on the survival of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales, with every injury from entanglements impacting population recovery. ​New findings show the severe impact of fishing gear entanglements on the survival of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales, with every injury from entanglements impacting population …

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A new study found that metformin, a commonly prescribed diabetes drug associated with moderate weight loss, stimulates production of lac-phe, a molecule abundant after exercise. ​A new study found that metformin, a commonly prescribed diabetes drug associated with moderate weight loss, stimulates production of lac-phe, a molecule abundant after exercise. A new study found that metformin, …

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Researchers make the case that five ‘Thrive Factors’ are a key element of healthy human brain, behavioral and cognitive development. ​Researchers make the case that five ‘Thrive Factors’ are a key element of healthy human brain, behavioral and cognitive development. Researchers make the case that five ‘Thrive Factors’ are a key element of healthy human brain, …

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Using advanced methodology, scientists have been able to reveal at the cellular level how lesions in multiple sclerosis develop. ​Using advanced methodology, scientists have been able to reveal at the cellular level how lesions in multiple sclerosis develop. Using advanced methodology, scientists have been able to reveal at the cellular level how lesions in multiple sclerosis …

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Researchers have uncovered intriguing details about the origins and spread of the bottle gourd, one of the oldest domesticated crops. Their work unveils the genetic diversification and population history of this hard-shelled plant that was used to make bottles, instruments, and containers for over 10,000 years by ancient civilizations. ​Researchers have uncovered intriguing details about …

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A study of nearly 95,000 Washington state residents found that people living outside of urban areas as well as Native American and Hispanic people face longer travel distances to be seen by neurologists. The researchers said these disparities could be contributing to delayed diagnoses, which can result in higher costs of care, reduced chances of …

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Scientists found that farmed salmon production leads to an overall loss of essential dietary nutrients. They say that eating more wild ‘feed’ species directly could benefit our health while reducing aquaculture demand for finite marine resources. ​Scientists found that farmed salmon production leads to an overall loss of essential dietary nutrients. They say that eating …

Fish fed to farmed salmon should be part of our diet, too, study suggests Read More »

Treating anxiety and depression significantly reduced hospital readmission and emergency room visits in people with heart disease.This may be the first study to show that treating anxiety and depression with medication or psychotherapy has a significant impact on heart disease outcomes. ​Treating anxiety and depression significantly reduced hospital readmission and emergency room visits in people …

Treating anxiety, depression in people with heart disease reduced ER visits, hospitalizations Read More »

Researchers have conducted the first large-scale observation and modeling study of northwest Greenland’s Petermann Glacier. Their findings reveal the intrusion of warm ocean water beneath the ice as the culprit in the accelerated melting it has experienced since the turn of the century, and their computer predictions indicate that potential sea level rise will be …

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