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Suicidal teens might be sleep deprived

Suicide and suicidal thoughts are linked to sleep deprivation in teens: new study

Man poses with photo of forest he helped restore

A beautiful story to carry one's legacy and to make Miss Rumphius proud: a man in Turkey has single-handedly restored a forest in his hometown.

Amazon deforestation is killing the lungs of the earth

For the first time scientists have determined that due to the ongoing deforestation in the Amazon basin in recent decades, the number of thunderstorms and rain in the region has decreased significantly, and the area over which they occur has shrunk.

Why is pee yellow mystery solved

The enzyme that makes urine yellow has been finally identified. It has been known for more than 125 years that a compound called urobilin is responsible for urine's yellow colour. But it was unclear how exactly it is created from the red-orange bilirubin.

Flamingos left when this lake dried up

A few years after a fresh influx of water raised its levels, the large lake has nearly gone dry and dried out completely in August 2023. Lake Urmia was the largest lake in the Middle East and was one of the largest hypersaline lakes.

Are Christmas tree chemicals toxic to humans?

NIST researchers placed a common type of Christmas tree in a sealed chamber for 17 days to monitor and measure the chemicals it emits. These chemicals called volatile organic compounds (VOCs) give that pine smell and can react with ozone to form byproducts. They found low amounts of these chemicals, which may be a potential concern for people who are sensitive to them.

Beetle private parts shaped like a bottle-opener: time to open a Carlsberg?

Museum scientists find a beetle in the basement that has a penis that looks like a better bottle opener. So they made one.

Ancient Egyptians kept sacred baboons in dismal conditions

Given that baboons we associated with the ancient Egyptian gods of Thoth and Babi, you would guess that captive baboons in ancient Egypt lived...

Breathe Easy Through the Revolutionary Impact of HEPA Filters on Indoor Air Quality

Renowned for their ability to trap a high percentage of airborne particles, HEPA filters have become a cornerstone in maintaining optimal indoor air quality.

Cargo ship loaded with salt sinks off Greek island

A Comoros-flagged cargo ship called the Raptor, with 14 crew onboard off the Greek island of Lesbos has sunk after it faced gale-force winds, the Greek coast guard said Sunday prompting a major rescue operation.

Fight against illegal fishing and bottom sea trawling in the Mediterranean

The FAO-based group are working with NGOs urging the adoption of measures that would allow the GFCM to tackle illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and cases of non-compliance within its region

4 Simple Swaps You Can Make to Live a More Eco-Friendly Life

Simple swaps can make a significant difference and pave the way to a greener future. Here are some easy changes you can make for a more eco-friendly lifestyle. 

Saudi Arabia hosts World Environment Day, un unlikely choice

If I look at the track record of Saudi Arabia with its production and manipulation of cost of fossil fuels by Saudi Aramco and its apparent lack of awareness for sustainable development, it would make more sense to choose a country like Israel to host World Environment Day.

Blue crabs invading Italy; can Slow Food solve the problem?

Blue crabs have invaded Tunisia and have become a viable product for fishers in this North African region. Can Italy love their new blue crabs too?

Antarctic pollution by researchers surfaces in new report

Antarctic research stations are as polluting as some of the world's busiest harbors.

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Canada’s forests and climate change

Diminishing periods of snow cover in northern forests, shortened by climate change, are poised to disrupt a delicate balance in some of the planet’s most climate-sensitive regions – according to new research from McMaster University, VU Amsterdam, and the Woodwell Climate Research Center.  

New pancreas cancer drug brings miracles to “incurable” cancer

One oncologist involved in the research, Dr. Rachna Shroff, said the results were so powerful that she cried in clinic.

Lyme Disease And The Great Outdoors

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Prologium files for IPO as solid-state battery race heats up beyond Tesla

The challenge has always been scaling production: Laboratory success does not automatically translate into mass manufacturing. Materials that perform well in testing often behave differently when produced in millions of cells. This has been one of the biggest obstacles facing the entire industry.

What is holistic dentistry?

A recent study of graduating dental hygiene students in the United States suggests there is a knowledge gap. Researchers found that 42% of respondent students were unfamiliar with holistic dentistry, while 60% did not feel comfortable discussing it with patients. Yet nearly half believed the topic deserved greater attention in dental hygiene education.

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Canada’s forests and climate change

Diminishing periods of snow cover in northern forests, shortened by climate change, are poised to disrupt a delicate balance in some of the planet’s most climate-sensitive regions – according to new research from McMaster University, VU Amsterdam, and the Woodwell Climate Research Center.  

New pancreas cancer drug brings miracles to “incurable” cancer

One oncologist involved in the research, Dr. Rachna Shroff, said the results were so powerful that she cried in clinic.

Lyme Disease And The Great Outdoors

Planning on being outdoors a lot this summer? We...

Prologium files for IPO as solid-state battery race heats up beyond Tesla

The challenge has always been scaling production: Laboratory success does not automatically translate into mass manufacturing. Materials that perform well in testing often behave differently when produced in millions of cells. This has been one of the biggest obstacles facing the entire industry.

What is holistic dentistry?

A recent study of graduating dental hygiene students in the United States suggests there is a knowledge gap. Researchers found that 42% of respondent students were unfamiliar with holistic dentistry, while 60% did not feel comfortable discussing it with patients. Yet nearly half believed the topic deserved greater attention in dental hygiene education.

Israeli Hydrogen Startup H2Pro Are Trying to Solve Clean Energy’s Hardest Problem

The company has attracted backing from major investors including Breakthrough Energy Ventures, the climate fund founded by Bill Gates, along with industrial partners such as Sumitomo, ArcelorMittal, and Temasek, a multi-billion dollar company that owns Singapore airlines. H2Pro has raised more than $100 million USD and is moving from pilot projects toward commercial-scale deployments.

5 Ways to Use Watermelon Rinds

Upgrading watermelon rinds to healthy summer foods

Abu Dhabi Put QR Codes on 100,000 Native Trees. Damage One and It Could Cost You $2,700

The Sidr Tree (Ziziphus spina-christi) also known as the jujube tree, may be the most culturally significant of them all. Mentioned in Islamic tradition and valued for its medicinal properties and prized honey, the Sidr has become a symbol of resilience across the Arabian Peninsula.
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