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01/28/2019
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By Frances Bloomfield
Early anthrax cases linked to horsehair shaving brushes, researchers find
Did fastidious grooming habits lead to men getting more than they bargained for? The rise of anthrax cases during the First World War may be due in part to one innocent grooming tool, researchers claim. In their study, published in the May 2017 issue of Emerging Infections Diseases, the research team from the Centers for […]
01/20/2019
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By Frances Bloomfield
Bacteria “gangs” defend their turf by forming “social networks” that release toxins to neutralize enemies, according to new research
Scientists have long known that bacteria can fight other bacteria by producing their own version of antibiotics. The researchers behind a recent study have uncovered another bacterial survival tactic. By generating toxic proteins, certain bacteria become capable of communicating with one another, essentially allowing them to form their own social networks. This remarkable discovery was […]
12/29/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
A healthy diet for chickens found to have less environmental impact than using traditional feed
Organic food has been touted as being good for the body and the environment. One ecological economist has done the legwork and found this to be true. For chickens, at least. Nathan Pelletier, a sustainability consultant affiliated with the University of British Columbia, put forth a new study claiming that chickens given vegan organic feed […]
11/25/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
New satellite data from NASA show how carbon links everything on Earth
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has released satellite data gathered by the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2). This carbon dioxide-monitoring satellite has collected over two-and-a-half years’ worth of information that, according to NASA scientists, show how carbon links together everything on Earth. From human activities to weather hazards to biological processes, carbon is present […]
11/11/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Animals raised on organic selenium supplements produce fresher meat
There’s no question that eating meat is highly beneficial: Meats like beef and chicken are a complete source of protein and deliver a good amount of iron and vitamin B12. Unfortunately, meat can also become detrimental to your health. When damaged by heat or oxygen, the polyunsaturated fats in meat become oxidized and contribute to […]
10/21/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Groundbreaking study discovers how the human body mounts a bewildering defense against invading pathogens
A radical discovery has provided new insight into the function of the immune system. Led by researchers from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and University of California, Berkeley, a team of scientists has identified a ring-shaped protein cluster utilized by the immune system. Called the “NAIP5-NLRC4 inflammasome”, this ring of proteins has been observed neutralizing […]
10/14/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Scientists close to achieving over 20% efficiency for dye-sensitized solar cells
Solar power may be one of the cleanest forms of energy, but affordable and efficient it is not. According to SolarPowerAuthority.com, a five-kilowat solar panel system can set you back at least $25,000, while an $18,000 system can have a payback period of approximately 20 years. Fortunately, some people are working to change that, and […]
10/03/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Scientists confirm: You can use acupuncture to lower your blood pressure
High blood pressure affects millions worldwide and costs billions in the United States alone. Those afflicted with this condition typically regulate their hypertension through medication. Unfortunately, antihypertensive medicine has a wide range of side effects that include headaches, diarrhea, nausea, and lethargy, to name a few. If you’re one of the millions with high blood […]
09/09/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Air pollution in northern China reducing life expectancy
Though well-intentioned, a home heating policy in Northern China is actually taking several years off the lives of China’s residents, researchers claimed. In a study that was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the researchers focused on the Huai River policy, wherein northerners receive free coal during winter to power their indoor heating […]
09/02/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Maybe your fingerprints aren’t so unique after all: New report claims there is not enough scientific basis to claim certain identification
Though long considered an essential tool in forensics, latent fingerprint analysis may actually lack the scientific foundation to be considered irrefutable in the courtroom. This was the conclusion that a team of researchers came to in a report published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Latent fingerprints, as defined by the researchers, are hidden impressions […]
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