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01/06/2026
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By Willow Tohi
How smart are you? The answer may lie in your gut microbiome
A groundbreaking study provides direct experimental evidence that gut microbes can influence brain development and function, even shaping it to resemble the species the microbes came from. Mice given microbes from large-brained primates showed increased brain activity in genes linked to energy and learning, mirroring patterns seen in the primate donors’ own brains. Conversely, mice […]
01/04/2026
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By Willow Tohi
A city’s heavy price for Europe’s green ambition
A massive rare earth element deposit has been discovered in Kiruna, Sweden, by state-owned miner LKAB. The discovery is central to European ambitions for strategic mineral independence, particularly from China. The mining activity necessitates the unprecedented relocation of the entire city of Kiruna due to ground subsidence. The move presents profound economic, social and environmental […]
01/02/2026
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By Willow Tohi
A solid step forward: New materials aim to simplify carbon capture from air
Researchers have developed new solid materials for capturing carbon dioxide directly from ambient air. These materials, including a superbase-alcohol compound and a covalent organic framework (COF), offer high capacity and selectivity for CO2. A key advantage is their low regeneration temperature (60-70°C), requiring far less energy than many current methods. Both materials demonstrate reusability, maintaining […]
12/30/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Unearthing history: Pottery discovery fuels Noah’s Ark investigation
Ceramic fragments dating to 5500-3000 BC were discovered near Turkey’s Durupinar Formation, a site linked to Noah’s Ark. The pottery provides the first concrete archaeological evidence of human settlement in the region during the Biblical era of Noah. Researchers warn the site is threatened by souvenir-hunting tourists and natural erosion, calling for urgent protection. The […]
12/29/2025
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By Willow Tohi
A fish lost to science reappears, offering a “last chance” for conservation
A fish species, Moema claudiae, unseen for over 20 years and feared extinct, has been rediscovered in a remote Bolivian pond. The seasonal killifish was found in a small, temporary wetland fragment surrounded by agricultural land, its original habitat destroyed. The site is a global biodiversity hotspot, hosting the most genetically diverse assemblage of seasonal […]
12/26/2025
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By Willow Tohi
The nose knows: Canine detectives uncover hidden mold that evades inspectors
Specially trained “mold dogs” use their extraordinary sense of smell to detect hidden mold in homes, often locating sources that human inspectors and equipment miss. Mold exposure can cause a wide range of serious, often misdiagnosed health issues, including respiratory, neurological, and autoimmune problems. While essential oils like clove and tea tree have antifungal properties […]
12/17/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Overlooked by doctors: How chronic pain fuels a hidden cardiovascular crisis
A major study of over 200,000 adults reveals chronic pain significantly increases the risk of developing high blood pressure. The risk escalates with pain severity, with widespread chronic pain linked to a 75% higher hypertension risk. Conventional explanations like depression and inflammation account for less than 12% of this connection. Chronic pain may drive hypertension […]
12/14/2025
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By Willow Tohi
A geological revelation: Earth’s hidden carbon vault
Scientists have discovered a massive, previously unrecognized natural carbon storage system deep beneath the South Atlantic Ocean. The system consists of porous volcanic rubble, called breccia, formed by the erosion of underwater mountains. This rock can trap 2 to 40 times more carbon dioxide than typical ocean crust, locking it away for tens of millions […]
12/12/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Chocolate fountain of youth? Cocoa compound tied to youthful cells
A large European study found an association between higher blood levels of theobromine—a compound in cocoa—and markers of a younger biological age. The link was specific to theobromine and remained after accounting for caffeine and other related dietary compounds. Researchers used two DNA-based aging clocks, including one predictive of mortality risk, to measure biological aging. […]
12/11/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Research finds extinction rates have slowed
A new study finds extinction rates for plants, arthropods and land vertebrates peaked about a century ago and have since declined. The research challenges projections of an accelerating mass extinction, arguing past causes like invasive species on islands differ from current threats. Habitat destruction on continents is now the primary driver of species endangerment, not […]
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