Social isolation is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementias
Analysis the data of more than half a million people in the UK and Canada discovers a link between social capital and Alzheimer’s disease-related dementia
Size, sex, and breed all influence dogs’ average age at cancer diagnosis
Giant breeds, males and purebred dogs tend to receive a cancer diagnosis at a relatively younger age, informing potential screening guidelines A new analysis has determined median ages of cancer diagnosis for dogs with different characteristics, providing support for the …
Olives can offer more than just "liquid gold"
(By ALEX WHITING, EU Horizon) — Olive oil is a multibillion-euro global business and Manuel Román is determined to create an even bigger market from the sacred ancient fruit. Román is co-founder of ISANATUR, a Spanish company that has built …
HALF OF US COASTAL COMMUNITIES UNDERESTIMATE SEA LEVEL RISKS
WASHINGTON — Many communities in the United States underestimate how much sea level will rise in their area, according to a new study in Earth’s Future led by Andra Garner, a climate scientist at Rowan University. Garner and colleagues compiled a database of the …
Top 6 destinations in the world to travel by car
Road trips are arguably one of the most satisfying and thrilling ways of traveling. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of freedom that comes with driving your own car through an unknown road, discovering new places and experiencing different cultures. …
5 Billion People at Risk of Heart Disease from Trans Fat
GENEVA — Five billion people globally remain unprotected from harmful trans fat, a new status report from the World Health Organization (WHO) has found, increasing their risk of heart disease and death. Some common food rich in trans fat: 🥐🍿 🍗 …
Researchers uncover 92 fossil nests belonging to India’s largest dinosaurs
The discovery of more than 250 fossilized eggs reveals intimate details about the lives of titanosaurs in the Indian subcontinent, according to a study published January 18, 2022 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Harsha Dhiman of the University of Delhi, …
3 Tips to spot an AI-generated article
Artificial Intelligence has been a discussion for a decade, and following the release of GPT-3, the spotlight of AI-generated content once again captures the media headlines. There is no doubt that as technology evolves, it has changed how we communicate, …
NASA’s Curiosity rover discovers Gemstone in Mars
A research team using new methods to analyze data from NASA’s Curiosity rover and its neutron spectrometer Dynamic Albedo of Neutrons, or DAN, on Mars was able to independently verify that fracture halos contained water-rich opal, potentially serving as an important resource for human …
Severe malnutrition threatens millions of vulnerable children’s lives, UN calling for urgent action
Rome/Geneva/New York – United Nations agencies are calling for urgent action to protect the most vulnerable children in the 15 countries hardest hit by an unprecedented food and nutrition crisis. Conflict, climate shocks, the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, and rising costs …
U.S. Midwestern Soil Eroding 10 To 1,000 Times Faster Than It Forms
In a discovery that has repercussions for everything from domestic agricultural policy to global food security and plans to mitigate climate change, researchers at the University of Massachusetts have found that the rate of soil erosion in the midwestern U.S. …
Most interesting music festival around the world that you should visit once in a life time
Music festivals are the most exciting way to experience different cultures, explore new places and make a lifetime of memories. From the beaches of Rio de Janeiro to the lights of Tokyo and from the streets of Seattle to the …