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Boost Brain Power with Reading
Learning to read and write leads to a restructuring of the brain and improves cognitive abilities in other areas, according to recent research. While reading
Majority Support for CO2 Tax in Germany and USA
A new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) has found that the introduction of a CO2 tax is necessary to reduce
Chinese tree may cure cancer.
A rare tree species, Abies beshanzuensis, found only in China, has been found to contain a compound that can suppress tumor growth. Unfortunately, there are
Long TV watching impairs memory
A new study conducted by scientists at University College London has found that prolonged television viewing can have a negative impact on the verbal memory
Turmeric Suppresses Inflammation Safely
A breakthrough study by scientists at the University of Saarland has found that curcumin, a compound found in turmeric, can suppress inflammation without any side
Brain Cells Erase Memories
A new study has found that a group of neurons called MCH cells actively erase unimportant memories during deep sleep, preventing them from being stored
Turmeric-infused foam heals scars-free wounds.
A new polymer foam infused with turmeric has been developed by scientists at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) that can
Underwater Robot Reveals 1845 Shipwreck
The discovery of the HMS Terror, one of two ships that sank during the Franklin Expedition in the Arctic, has been a mystery for over
Tourism Contributes 8% to CO2 Emissions
Tourism is responsible for eight percent of global CO2 emissions, making it a significant contributor to climate change. According to a new study by the
New Sensor Detects Methanol in Alcohol
A new device has been developed that can detect whether alcohol has been mixed with methanol in just two minutes. Additionally, the device can read
