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Airplanes Soar on the Power of Sunlight

Jan 31, 2022 08:30AM

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 08:30AM

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 08:30AM

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 08:30AM

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 08:30AM

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 08:30AM

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 08:30AM

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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Tuskless Elephants Adapting to Poaching Scourge

Dec 30, 2021 08:30AM

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 08:30AM

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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Poachers Upsetting Ecological Balance

Dec 30, 2021 08:30AM

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 08:30AM

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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Honeybees Dodge Parasites with Social Distancing

Dec 30, 2021 08:30AM

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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Eat Walnuts to Reduce Bad Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Nov 30, 2021 08:30AM

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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Eat an Avocado Daily to Redistribute Belly Fat

Nov 30, 2021 08:30AM

The deep visceral fat that surrounds internal organs is a major indicator of metabolic syndrome and diabetes, but it can be decreased in women by eating an avocado each day.

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Try Damask Rose Extract to Boost Liver Function

Nov 30, 2021 08:30AM

A new study has found that Damask rose (Rosa damascene) extract can boosts liver function in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

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Avoid Antibiotics to Lower Colon Cancer Risk

Nov 30, 2021 08:30AM

A clear link exists between taking antibiotics for six months and developing colorectal cancer in the next five to 10 years, report researchers.

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Try Garlic to Relieve Endometriosis Pain

Nov 30, 2021 08:30AM

For women suffering from pelvic and back pain associated with endometriosis (uterus growth), garlic may help.

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Drink More Water to Help Prevent Heart Disease

Nov 30, 2021 08:30AM

Researchers report that people that drink sufficient water every day have a reduced risk of the thickening of the heart’s left ventricle.

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Planting 500 Billion Trees

Nov 30, 2021 08:30AM

A UK tech company claims their drone can plant two trees per second using artificial intelligence for guidance, with a goal of planting 500 billion trees by 2060.

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Forever Chemicals in Indoor Air

Nov 30, 2021 08:30AM

A new technique for measuring the presence of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in indoor air has found them in kindergarten classrooms, offices, laboratories and homes.

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