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Unfettered Felines Pose Toxic Hazard to Wildlife

Jan 31, 2022 07:30AM

A study has discovered that free-roaming cats are likely infecting other animals with Toxoplasma gondii, the parasite responsible for toxoplasmosis.

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Airplanes Soar on the Power of Sunlight

Jan 31, 2022 07:30AM

A plant has successfully converted sunlight and ambient air into drop-in carbon-neutral fuels, crucial for making air and sea transport sustainable.

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Solar Canopies Green Urban Parking Lots

Jan 31, 2022 07:30AM

Placing solar panels in large parking lots makes use of land that is already cleared, producing electricity close to where it’s needed and providing shade to cars.

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Consider Basil to Fend Off Alzheimer’s

Dec 30, 2021 07:30AM

A natural compound called fenchol, found in basil and other plants, may help to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by preventing toxic proteins from accumulating in the brain.

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Try Lavender and Valerian to Ease Heart Fatigue

Dec 30, 2021 07:30AM

People with chronic heart failure often struggle with fatigue, making simple daily tasks difficult, but a new study suggests that lavender and valerian may help.

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Use UV Rays and HEPA Filters to Kill COVID-19 Virus

Dec 30, 2021 07:30AM

Research finds that ultraviolet (UV) light is effective at killing the COVID-19 virus and high-energy particulate air (HEPA) filters can remove COVID-19 particles from the air.

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Eat More Fiber to Avoid Liver Fat

Dec 30, 2021 07:30AM

Eating more fiber and produce containing vitamins C and E can lead to lower levels of liver fat, which is linked to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

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Try Ear Acupressure for Seasonal Allergies

Dec 30, 2021 07:30AM

A study finds that ear acupressure can reduce allergy symptoms more effectively than an antihistamine, conventional medicine, herbs or regular acupuncture.

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Family of elephants on dirt road
Tuskless Elephants Adapting to Poaching Scourge

Dec 30, 2021 07:30AM

As a genetic response to intense poaching for ivory, the amount of elephants born without tusks rose from less than one-fifth to nearly 50 percent.

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Plastic is the New Coal

Dec 30, 2021 07:30AM

A new report has found that emissions from the plastic industry may be greater than those from coal-fired power plants by 2029.

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Rhinoceros grazing in field
Poachers Upsetting Ecological Balance

Dec 30, 2021 07:30AM

Researchers and experts are warning that illegal global wildlife trade impacts species, ecosystems and society in unsustainable ways.

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It’s Not the Heat, It’s the Humidity

Dec 30, 2021 07:30AM

The amount of vapor in the atmosphere is increasing, absorbing a greater amount of the infrared energy radiated off the planet’s surface than other greenhouse gases, thus trapping more heat.

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Honeybee in flight
Honeybees Dodge Parasites with Social Distancing

Dec 30, 2021 07:30AM

A study shows that honeybee colonies respond to infestation from harmful mites by varying space and interaction in the hive to increase social distance between the younger and older insects.

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Climate Change Affects Coffee Quality

Dec 30, 2021 07:30AM

Climate change is affecting coffee’s taste, aroma, nutritional quality, yield and sustainability, impacting farmers’ livelihoods and consumer experiences.

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Eat Walnuts to Reduce Bad Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Nov 30, 2021 07:30AM

Healthy older adults that ate about a half cup of walnuts every day for two years gained a modest reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the “bad cholesterol”, reports a study.

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