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Rediscovery of Lost Oak Species
In a remarkable discovery, botanists have rediscovered a species of oak tree believed to be extinct in the Big Bend National Park in Texas. The
Green Hydrogen Production Breakthrough
A new method for producing green hydrogen has been developed by researchers at the Brookhaven National Laboratory and the University of Kansas. The team used
Alcohol abuse costs exceed taxes
Excessive alcohol consumption causes high damages that are not covered by the taxation of the drug. As a result, people who do not drink or
Satisfaction over Wealth: No Billionaires Wanted
A recent study challenges the long-held belief in economics that humans have unlimited desires and constantly strive for more wealth. Researchers from the University of
High-income men prone to hypertension.
High-income men have a significantly higher risk of developing hypertension, according to a study conducted by researchers at Hokkaido University in Japan. Hypertension, or high
Non-degradable Bioplastics in Oceans
The popular bioplastic, Polylactic Acid (PLA), is not biodegradable in the ocean, despite being labeled as such. Plastic waste in the oceans is a significant
Legalizing Cannabis Increases Crime
The legalization of cannabis has been found to lead to an increase in non-violent crime, particularly drug and disorderly offenses. However, a cost-benefit analysis shows
Train travel pricier than flying
Greenpeace is calling for the introduction of a kerosene tax in Europe, including Germany, due to the distorted prices of train travel compared to flying.
UN Warns Against Neurotechnology
The field of neurotechnology has made significant strides in recent years, with researchers at the University of Texas using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and
Bacteria produce Omega-3 without fish
Innovative Start-Up Finds Sustainable Way to Produce Omega-3 Fatty Acids Omega-3 fatty acids are widely consumed by people to prevent heart disease, high blood pressure,
