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Microplastics hinder plant photosynthesis, study finds, threatening millions with starvation
Researchers say problem could increase number of people at risk of starvation by 400m in next two decades. The pollution of the planet by microplastics is significantly cutting food supplies by ...The Guardian - 3d -
Controlled-release fertilizers can spread microplastics on US cropland – study
Tiny bits of plastic can end up in water and soil at alarming levels, said lead author of University of Missouri paper. Fertilizers that shed microplastics are increasingly spreading on America’s ...The Guardian - 2d -
Women With Postpartum Depression Experienced Brain Changes During Pregnancy, Study Finds
The research constitutes some of the first evidence that the condition is associated with modifications in the brain before childbirth.The New York Times - Mar. 5 -
Have humans passed peak brain power?
Data across countries and ages reveal a growing struggle to concentrate, and declining verbal and numerical reasoningFinancial Times - 5h -
Microplastics may be stoking antibiotic resistance: Study
The microscopic shards of plastic found in every corner of the planet may be exacerbating antibiotic resistance, a new study has found. Bacteria exposed to these ubiquitous fragments, known as ...The Hill - 2d -
Aging Women’s Brain Mysteries Are Tested in Trio of Studies
Researchers identified a gene that seems to help slow brain aging in women, and studied links between hormone therapy, menopause and Alzheimer’s.The New York Times - 1d -
Firefighters may face increased risk of brain cancer due to chemical exposure: Study
Firefighters may face a heightened risk of developing brain cancer due to their persistent exposure to certain chemicals, a new study has found. In a set of patients who had gliomas — the most ...The Hill - 3d -
CDC to study vaccines and autism, despite several studies already finding no link
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will study whether vaccines cause autism, despite numerous existing studies already showing there is no link.ABC News - 5d -
Plastic pollution leaves seabirds with brain damage similar to Alzheimer’s, study shows
Blood tests on migratory chicks fed plastics by their parents show neurodegeneration, as well as cell rupture and stomach lining decay. Ingesting plastic is leaving seabird chicks with brain damage ...The Guardian - 1d -
National analysis finds America's butterflies are disappearing at 'catastrophic' rate
A new study finds the number of butterflies has dropped 22% since 2000, a new study findsABC News - Mar. 6 -
First national analysis finds America's butterflies are disappearing at 'catastrophic' rate
A new study finds the number of butterflies has dropped 22% since 2000, a new study findsABC News - Mar. 7 -
Destruction of Ukraine dam caused ‘toxic timebomb’ of heavy metals, study finds
Researchers say environmental impact from Kakhovka dam explosion comparable to Chornobyl nuclear disaster. The destruction of a large Ukrainian dam in 2023 triggered a “toxic timebomb” of ...The Guardian - 16h -
Earliest human face fossil from Western Europe revealed in study
The prehistoric facial bones were found buried in 50 feet of mud and silt, and are believed to be 1.1 to 1.4 million years old, researchers said.CBS News - 1d -
One in 15 Americans has witnessed a mass shooting – study
Report finds that 7% of Americans have been present at the scene of a mass shooting and 2% have been injured in one. One in 15 Americans has witnessed a mass shooting, a new study shows, revealing ...The Guardian - 5d -
California braces for powerful atmospheric river as study finds storms are getting worse
Authorities are preparing for flooding and debris flows after recent wildfires have stripped vegetation from hillsides. California is bracing for a powerful atmospheric river storm that is expected ...The Guardian - 1d -
Here’s the level that could be an attractive entry point for stocks, says Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson
A Morgan Stanley analyst identifies the point where investors might find an attractive entry point to get back in the market.MarketWatch - 4d -
1 Word Explains Why Your Robot Co-Worker Looks Kind of Human: Trust
A new study say it’s easier for people to work alongside robots if they look a little like us.Inc. - 3d -
Girls in England lag behind boys in maths and science study
International research finds the gender gap in Year 9 maths in England is wider than any other participating country.BBC News - 3d -
Davina McCall will be 'friends for life' with brain surgeon
The TV presenter underwent complex brain surgery in November to remove a benign brain cyst.BBC News - 5d -
Higher interest in youth level leading to rapid increase of Division III women's hockey programs
Former Wisconsin star Baylee Marabella had to play hockey alongside boys up until high school because she couldn’t find a girls team in her areaABC News - 2d -
Climate Change Made South Sudan Heat Wave More Likely, Study Finds
Years of war and food insecurity in the region made the extreme heat especially dangerous.The New York Times - 6d -
Scotland’s last oil refinery needs up to £13bn for green transition, finds study
Government-backed task force outlines nine project options for a future industrial complex at GrangemouthFinancial Times - 2d -
Party drug MDMA may have protected survivors of Nova attack from trauma, study suggests
Neuroscientists in Israel find signs that the drug helped festival survivors in the attack and the aftermath.BBC News - 6d -
Marriage triples risk of obesity in men – but not women, study reveals
Polish research also finds increased risk of both sexes being overweight if married. Marriage triples the risk of obesity for men, but does not affect women, according to research.. Global obesity ...The Guardian - 1d -
The drugstore industry is struggling. Here’s what could be in its future.
Nearly a third of the U.S. retail pharmacies that were open from 2010 to 2020 had shuttered by 2021, study finds.MarketWatch - 16h -
Only seven countries worldwide meet WHO dirty air guidelines, study shows
Annual survey by IQAir based on toxic PM2.5 particles reveals some progress in pollution levels in India and China. Nearly every country on Earth has dirtier air than doctors recommend breathing, ...The Guardian - 3d -
UN experts accuse Israel of sexual violence and 'genocidal acts' in Gaza
Israel strongly rejects the findings of the report and accuses the UN Human Rights council of antisemitism.BBC News - 17h -
C.D.C. Will Investigate Debunked Link Between Vaccines and Autism
Dozens of studies have failed to find evidence of a link. The decision to re-examine the question comes as a measles outbreak, driven by low vaccination rates, widens in Texas.The New York Times - 6d -
Thomas: Past 'level of exhaustion' over LIV, PGA
Justin Thomas said Tuesday that both PGA Tour and LIV players are "past the level of exhaustion" when it comes to the ongoing reunification talks.ESPN - 2d -
Google levels up Android graphics with Vulkan API in time for GDC 2025
Google announced it is leveling up its multiplatform game offering in time for GDC with graphics improvements leading the way.VentureBeat - 18h -
Mbappé, Vini Jr. send Madrid level with Barcelona
Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr scored in the first half to give Real Madrid an easy 2-1 win over neighbours Rayo Vallecano on Sunday that helped them draw level at the top of the table in the battle ...ESPN - 4d -
Wildfires are complicating cancer care: Study
Wildfires and other climate-induced weather extremes are posing an increased threat to cancer patients by shifting their treatment trajectories and access to care, a new study has determined. ...The Hill - 1d -
223 measles cases confirmed in Texas as outbreak grows
The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow with a total of 223 cases confirmed, according to new data published Tuesday.ABC News - 2d -
I'm a neurologist—here are 3 things I do every day to decrease my risk of dementia and keep my brain sharp
"I encourage all of my patients to make adjustments and incorporate habits in their daily lives for better brain health," says Dr. Baibing Chen.CNBC - 2d -
Rick Springfield remembers falling off a stage 25 years ago. So does his body: 'brain damage'
'Jessie's Girl' rocker Rick Springfield says he lives with the lasting toll of a hard fall that happened decades ago in Las Vegas: 'I found out I have some brain damage.'Los Angeles Times - 3d -
'I'm not the only woman who does stand up': Iliza Shlesinger on 'digestible feminism' and mom brain
In her latest comedy special, "A Different Animal" which premiered Tuesday on Prime Video, Iliza Shlesinger dives into her evolution as a mother of two dealing with "mom brain" while proudly ...Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Undocumented mom of U.S. citizen girl with brain cancer who was removed to Mexico pleads for family's return
The mother of a 10-year-old girl recovering from brain cancer who was removed to Mexico when her parents, who are undocumented were deported, is pleading for her family’s return to the U.S. for the ...NBC News - 11h -
DOGE mischaracterizes a study as transgender, and USDA cancels it
"CANCELLED: $600,000 grant to study 'menstrual cycles in transgender men,'" Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on X last week. That's not what it was.CBS News - 3d -
NIH terminating active research grants related to LGBTQ+, DEI studies
The National Institutes of Health is terminating several active research grants related to studies involving LGBTQ+ issues, gender identity and DEI.ABC News - 6d -
Woolly Mouse, Woolly Mammoth. Could Humans Be Woolly Too?
Colossal Biosciences’ latest milestone could rebuild ecosystems—and inform human gene therapy.Inc. - 6d