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12/01/2021
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By Mary Villareal
STUDY: Social distancing rules do not protect people from COVID-19
The six-foot rule has been a staple measure against the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) since 2020, but many think that it is not doing anything significant to keep people healthy. A new study from the University of Cambridge said that the social distancing rule of six feet does not protect people from catching COVID-19 even when outdoors. Researchers noted […]
11/24/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Study: Lego plastic toys can last 1,300 YEARS in the ocean before breaking down
A new study found that Lego bricks, which are popular toys for children, could survive a staggering 1,300 years in the ocean before wasting away. Researchers from the University of Plymouth studied Lego bricks that washed up on the coastlines of southwest England. After confirming the ages of the weathered pieces, they compared the bricks’ […]
11/23/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Intermittent fasting helps reduce inflammation, scientists find
Intermittent fasting, an eating pattern that has become popular recently, can benefit the body not only by helping reduce weight, but also by reducing inflammation. Researchers from the Intermountain Healthcare Heart Institute concluded that intermittent fasting can increase the levels of galectin-3, a protein said to be involved in the regulation of inflammatory responses. Benjamin Horne, principal […]
11/22/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Forever chemicals found to be significantly more toxic than previously thought
A new study from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found that forever chemicals are even more toxic than scientists initially believed. The agency said that it was asking the Scientific Advisory Board to review scientific documents about the health impact of per- and polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) such as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS). […]
11/10/2021
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By Mary Villareal
New study suggests vaccine effectiveness drops to zero after seven months
A new Lancet preprint study suggests that Pfizer-made injections against the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) have zero effectiveness seven months after use, adding to the mounting evidence about the waning efficacy of mRNA vaccines. The study is yet to be peer-reviewed, but early data indicates that high vaccination rates do not necessarily correlate with low levels of COVID-19 cases. It […]
10/12/2021
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By Mary Villareal
See the light: Philips Hue smart bulbs can be hacked and used to install malware
A recent report from cybersecurity researchers at Check Point identified a bug in Philips Hue smart bulbs that potentially allows hackers to access the home networks of users. Using a similar glitch from 2017, researchers said that they were able to access the bulbs and their corresponding “control bridge,” which led them to the users’ […]
09/24/2021
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By Mary Villareal
High levels of microplastics found in babies’ poop
Babies are already exposed to a lot of plastic — even more than adults, according to a study. A new study showed that an average of 36,000 nanograms of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) microplastics (MP) can be found in every one gram of infant feces, compared to 2,600 nanograms for adults. This shows that infants are exposed to […]
09/13/2021
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By Mary Villareal
TERRAFORMING: Carbon-sucking machine switched on in Iceland, will remove 4,000 tons of CO2 from the atmosphere each year, harming rainforests and food crops
The world’s biggest carbon-sucking machine, called Orca, is a $15 million device that can capture 4,000 tons of CO2 per year and is billed to reverse climate change (but actually harms rainforests and food crops by reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere). The “direct air capture” (DAC) machine was created by Zurich-based company Climeworks and […]
09/13/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Ancient and green: Study suggests billion-year-old green algae is the ancestor of all plants on the planet
Scientists discovered fossils of what may now be considered to be the oldest green algae known to science. The seaweed, named Proterocladus antiquus, was said to have lived about a billion years ago. Despite its size (about 2 millimeters in length), the algae had a big role: it was able to produce oxygen through photosynthesis, possibly making […]
09/13/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Professor unearths sample of human brains that turned to GLASS after Vesuvius eruption
One man’s brain turned to glass after the Mount Vesuvius eruption in Italy in 79 A.D., a study suggests. The eruption itself killed thousands and destroyed Roman settlements near modern-day Naples. The town of Herculaneum was buried by volcanic matter and entombed some of its residents. A team of researchers, however, has been studying the remains […]
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