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04/01/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Fat can accumulate in your lungs if you’re overweight, increase risk of developing asthma
Researchers generally agree that obesity, a complex disease characterized by an excessive amount of body fat, and asthma, a chronic respiratory condition characterized by breathing difficulties, are closely linked. Unfortunately, the link between the two is poorly understood. Some scientists believe that obesity places direct pressure on the lungs, while others suggest that obesity-related inflammation exacerbates asthma. Now, new […]
04/01/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Nearly one-third of global agricultural land at high risk of pesticide pollution, study reveals
Pesticides are heavily used in conventional farms to protect food crops. But according to a recent study, about a third of global farmland today is at high risk of pesticide pollution. Published Monday in Nature Geoscience, the study revealed that Asia houses the largest land areas that face an increased risk of pesticide pollution in countries like China, Japan, Malaysia and […]
03/31/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Former CDC head believes coronavirus “escaped” from Wuhan lab
Robert Redfield, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said in an interview with CNN on Friday, March 26, that he believes the coronavirus escaped from a laboratory in Wuhan, China. Redfield said that as a virologist, he wasn’t convinced that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, was already so contagious when it jumped directly from a […]
03/31/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
POLLUTION PLAGUE: Coronavirus waste is harming animals around the world, from dogs to penguins
The single-use face masks and disposable latex gloves protecting people from the Wuhan coronavirus are also harming animals, according to a recent report by researchers from Leiden University in the Netherlands. The report, published in Animal Biology, provides an overview of cases of entanglement and ingestion of face masks, latex gloves and other personal protective equipment (PPE) by […]
03/29/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Nature and longevity: Living near green spaces found to promote public health
City dwellers living near green spaces may have a lower risk of dying early, according to a recent review by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) in Spain, in collaboration with Colorado State University (CSU) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Published in The Lancet Planetary Health, it showed that increasing green spaces in urban environments is linked […]
03/23/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
New model suggests several planets in the universe might have water-rich atmospheres
Most life-forms on Earth would not survive if the planet had no atmosphere. Mars, frozen and sun-blasted, is a perfect example of what can happen to a planet that loses its atmosphere or didn’t have one to begin with. Experts have long been scouring the universe for planets with atmospheres like Earth’s to no avail. Now, a new model developed by […]
03/19/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Ants found to protect plants from disease by leaking “antibiotic” chemicals
While some gardeners regard ants as pests, new research shows that the small workers can help protect crops from at least 14 different plant diseases. Published in Oikos, it revealed that ants help reduce the bacterial load and increase the germination rate of plants. The ants themselves have colonies of bacteria on their legs and thoraxes […]
03/05/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Devastating winter storm took toll on Texas fisheries – but it’s nothing new
The winter storm that swept across Texas last month took power, cut water and claimed lives. It also led to fish kills along the entire Texas coast. But fish-killing events like this are nothing new in the Lone Star State. In fact, historical records showed that Texas has had its fair share of these fish-killing […]
03/04/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
This pollution-catching “super plant” is ideal for growing beside busy roads, say scientists
Franchet’s cotoneaster (Cotoneaster franchetii) has been identified by scientists as the ideal hedge for soaking up air pollution on busy roads. Thanks to its hairy leaves, Franchet’s cotoneaster is able to trap potentially harmful particles from polluted air, according to research by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). Scientists collected leaves from a variety of hedges along busy roads in the British […]
03/01/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Sleep deprivation linked to more negative effects for cognitive function than earlier theories suggest
Sleep deprivation makes people more prone to errors than scientists previously thought, according to a recent study by researchers at the Michigan State University’s Sleep and Learning Lab. Published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, it showed that people were thrice more likely to have lapses in concentration and twice more likely to make placekeeping errors after one […]
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