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Human Composting Offers Sustainable Burial

Nov 30, 2022 07:30AM

With the passage of a recent law, California will be the fifth state, along with Washington, Oregon, Colorado and Vermont, to allow human composting, beginning in 2027.

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World’s Most Dangerous Greenhouse Gas Goes Unregulated

Nov 30, 2022 07:30AM

One pound of sulfur hexafluoride, an electrical insulator, heats the planet as much as 25,200 pounds of carbon dioxide and remains in the atmosphere for 3,200 years.

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Fruit and Vitamin B6 May Relieve Anxiety and Depression

Oct 31, 2022 06:30AM

Studies find that consuming fruit and vitamin B6 can help depression and anxiety levels.

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Different Fibers Produce Different Results

Oct 31, 2022 06:30AM

New research indicates that not all fibers are equal in their effect on different species of probiotics in the intestines.

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Mislabeling Found in Some Immunity Supplements

Oct 31, 2022 06:30AM

Researchers tested 30 top immunity supplements and found that only 13 contained the exact ingredients listed on their labels.

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Stretching and Balance Exercises Can Avert Mental Decline

Oct 31, 2022 06:30AM

To protect against memory loss, simple stretching and balance exercises work as well as hard-driving aerobics, concludes a new study.

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Longevity Diet Involves Fasting, Too

Oct 31, 2022 06:30AM

What research finds the optimal longevity diet to include as far as foods and timing of meals.

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Google Downplays Flight Emissions

Oct 31, 2022 06:30AM

Google has taken a key driver of global warming out of the carbon calculator embedded in the company’s Google Flights search tool, making journeys appear less impactful on the environment.

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Plastic Recycling Hoax Revealed

Oct 31, 2022 06:30AM

20 states have passed bills to exempt chemical recycling facilities from waste management requirements, despite evidence that most facilities actually incinerate the plastic they receive.

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Concrete Made with Rubber Refuse

Oct 31, 2022 06:30AM

Scientists have produced good-quality concrete in which all of the aggregate has been replaced with tire particles.

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Urban Crops Can Have Higher Yields Than Conventional Farming

Oct 31, 2022 06:30AM

A new study shows that urban gardens and hydroponics can thrive and may exceed the yields of rural farms.

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One-Sixth of U.S. Tree Species Could Go Extinct

Oct 31, 2022 06:30AM

Facing threats from invasive pests, climate change and habitat loss, up to 135 tree species—about one-sixth of those found in the continental U.S.—could be lost forever.

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Cool Pavement Program

Oct 31, 2022 06:30AM

Applied on top of existing asphalt pavement, cool pavement road treatment reflects heat, which is especially needed in heat island areas.

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Cordyceps Sinensis Enhances Performance in Distance Runners

Sep 30, 2022 06:30AM

A study finds that Cordyceps sinensis, a Himalayan fungus used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, can significantly lower heart rates and improve aerobic performance.

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Viewing Art Online Improves Well-Being

Sep 30, 2022 06:30AM

A study finds that viewing art online can encourage positive states like serenity, happiness and stimulation, while also lowering negative states like fear, anger, anxiety and loneliness.

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