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09/06/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Wind farm construction may harm marine populations
Offshore wind farms might produce clean energy, but they do have negative effects on the environment. For one, their construction causes noise that might be disturbing, driving out, or even harming local wildlife. In a Science Daily article, European researchers have devised a computer model tool to determine the possible effects of such facilities on […]
09/06/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists say that waste from landfills could be recycled as energy or reused as raw materials
We’ve long considered landfills and open dumps as necessary eyesores. However, a Swedish researcher suggests that we could reconsider their contents as sources of potential energy and raw materials, according to an article on ScienceDaily. According to Yahya Jani, doctor of environmental science and chemical engineering, if people and industries think of waste as a source of potential […]
09/05/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Leaves of this Egyptian plant could be the next big thing in alternative medicine, according to this study
An Italian study gave top marks to the leaves of the warka (Ficus vasta), a species of fig tree found in Egypt. Long used as an ethnomedicine for all kinds of illnesses, the leaves are reported to contain plenty of phenolics with strong antioxidant activity. Natural sources of these antioxidants are growing more important as […]
09/05/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Acupuncture reduces the occurrence of breast cancer-related lymphedema: Study
Painful swellings called lymphedema can appear on a patient’s arms after undergoing surgery and radiation therapy for breast cancer. A Chinese study suggested that acupuncture could decrease the chances of this complication, thereby improving the quality of life for cancer patients. Despite the advent of less invasive treatments, lymphedema remains a common problem for breast […]
09/05/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Researchers say that this traditional Chinese herbal complex can promote hair growth
A herbal complex from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) might offer a safe and natural means of restoring the hair of people who suffer from spot baldness. In an animal study, Korean researchers showed that this complex could encourage bald mice to regenerate their lost hair. The Chinese herbal complex is made from the chameleon plant, […]
09/05/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Hailed by Ayurvedic healers as a powerful medicine, bael is now proven to protect diabetics from other health complications
Ayurvedic medicine has long considered bael (Aegle marmelos) to be a marvelous source of many medicinal products. Recently, Pakistani researchers reported that an extract from its fruit could also inhibit the production of harmful substances that can cause additional health complications in diabetes patients. These substances are called advanced glycation end products (AGEs). They are produced by […]
09/04/2018
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By Edsel Cook
LED stool lights up to warn slouches, help prevent back pain
The solution to agonizing back pain might be as simple as a light-emitting diode (LED) on a chair. In an article on The Daily Mail, German researchers unveiled a smart stool that warns its user about incorrect seating posture. A pair of sensors allows the stool to keep track of the user’s posture. This sensor system […]
09/04/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Researchers discover that rock distribution on riverbeds has more to do with the river’s shape than water flow
If you want to know what your local river will look like in the future, your best clue is to inspect its rocks. A joint Scottish-French study on waterfalls suggests that the type of rock on a riverbed have a much bigger impact on the evolution of rivers and waterfalls than the amount of water coursing […]
09/03/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Hedgerows enhance pest control and pollination of crops
An American study recommended planting more hedgerows around the edges of farms. The restoration of hedgerows will support populations of beneficial animals like pollinators and insectivores that prey on pests, thereby improving the productivity of intense agricultural systems that are working to meet humankind’s ever-growing need for food. The study was supported by the University of California – Cooperative […]
09/03/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Think outside the gym: The best way to get fit is with our daily commute
Most people believe fitness involves hitting the gym and working out for a couple of hours every few days. An article on Scientific American.com suggested that getting plenty of incidental movements during the daily commute is a much better way of getting fit and staying healthy. Whereas exercise uses specific groups of muscles, the daily […]
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