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Revised Supplement Formula Slows Macular Degeneration

Aug 31, 2022 08:30AM

A revised version of a common nutrient formula for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) was found to reduce late symptoms an additional 20 percent compared to the original formula.

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Childhood Adventures and Team Sports Boost Well-Being

Aug 31, 2022 08:30AM

Research shows that playing adventurously outdoors and participating in team sports can help lower children's mental health risks.

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Peace Day Addresses Global Racism

Aug 31, 2022 08:30AM

The 2022 theme of the United Nations-sanctioned International Day of Peace, or World Peace Day, is “End racism. Build peace.”

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Seattle Providing Electric Vehicle Chargers on Utility Poles

Aug 31, 2022 08:30AM

Seattle City Light is installing electric vehicle chargers on utility poles as part of a transition to zero-emission electric transportation options.

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Carbon Labels Cut Environmental Impact of Dining

Aug 31, 2022 08:30AM

Researchers studied the design of restaurant menus and how adding carbon labels indicating the greenhouse gas emissions per dish affected the choices people might make when dining out.

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Australian Office Building to Feature Solar Facade

Aug 31, 2022 08:30AM

A rooftop solar array and solar panels on the sides will adorn an eight-story high-rise planned for West Melbourne, Australia, to provide the office building with most of its power.

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Hurricane-Resilient Wind Turbines Modeled After Palm Trees

Aug 31, 2022 08:30AM

Atlantic hurricanes pose risks to renewable energy wind turbines, and researchers are developing more resilient models inspired by palm trees.

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Common California Bumble Bees Go Missing

Aug 31, 2022 08:30AM

The Western bumble bee, once easily spotted in California, could not be found in a recent survey led by the University of California-Riverside.

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Burying Human Waste in the Wilderness Deemed Unsustainable

Aug 31, 2022 08:30AM

When pathogens in buried poop from campers and hikers leach into the soil, they can spread into waterways or become integrated into an ecosystem.

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Take a Social Media Break to Improve Mental Health

Jul 29, 2022 08:30AM

A new study finds that taking a break from social media for one week can significantly improve well-being, depression and anxiety.

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Optimize Gut Health in Kids with ADHD or Autism Symptoms

Jul 29, 2022 08:30AM

The key role that the microbiome plays in children’s health has been documented in a study that links gut health to symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism.

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Eat Green and Orange Produce to Lower Dementia Risk

Jul 29, 2022 08:30AM

Researchers have found that green veggies and orange fruits can help stave off dementia.

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Avoid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs to Lower Long-Term Pain Risk

Jul 29, 2022 08:30AM

Taking anti-inflammatory drugs for pain relief can actually lead to chronic long-term pain, say researchers.

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Follow a Mediterranean Diet to Tackle Depression

Jul 29, 2022 08:30AM

Eating a Mediterranean diet can help to significantly lower levels of depression and improve quality of life.

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Fashion Industry Sustainability Campaigns Fall Short

Jul 29, 2022 08:30AM

A recent report finds that environmental certification programs claiming to verify the sustainability of fashion brands facilitate “greenwashing” for the apparel industry.

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Abandoned Farmland Regeneration Can Mitigate Climate Change

Jul 29, 2022 08:30AM

Rural outmigration is leaving cropland abandoned, affording an opportunity for ecological restoration and carbon sequestration that could lead to a positive impact on the climate crisis.

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Brazilian Atlantic Forest Faces Danger

Jul 29, 2022 08:30AM ● By Rachael Oppy

The Mata Atlantica is fighting for its life against overdevelopment, where deforestation surged 66 percent last year.

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United Nations to Better Represent Indigenous Peoples

Jul 29, 2022 08:30AM

The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues called on governments, courts and UN agencies to implement mechanisms to support and protect Indigenous peoples’ lands and lives.

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Tobacco Industry is Big Plastic Polluter

Jul 29, 2022 08:30AM

Cigarette butts are the most common source of plastic pollution in the global environment, surpassing bottles, plastic bags and food wrappers.

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New Underwater Maps Track Fish

Jul 29, 2022 08:30AM ● By Rachael Oppy

To better track the location and movement of marine fish in U.S. waters, The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries is using a new interactive website.

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