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Slowdown in Global Population Growth
The world’s population growth has decreased by about a third in the last 30 years, according to a study by the German Foundation for World
Amber Flower from Chalk Age
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found a previously unknown genus of flowering plants from the Cretaceous period preserved in amber in Myanmar. Amber, which
71% of Germans Want Speed Limit
A majority of Germans are in favor of a general speed limit on highways, according to a recent survey conducted by the insurance company Allianz
Mercury in Oceans from Gas Exchange
A new study by the University of Basel has revealed that the majority of mercury in the oceans comes from gas exchange, rather than contaminated
Sports Ineffective for Severely Obese
Many people struggling with obesity find it difficult to lose weight despite engaging in regular exercise. This is because their resting metabolic rate decreases significantly
New Mask Detects SARS-CoV-2
A new mask with an integrated biosensor has been developed that can detect whether the wearer is infected with SARS-CoV-2 by analyzing their breath. PCR
Nuclear Plant Filters CO2 Air
The Sizewell C nuclear power plant in Suffolk, England, is set to receive a Direct Air Capture (DAC) system to actively remove CO2 from the
German Majority Supports Autobahn Speed Limit
The Earth’s stratosphere, the second layer of the atmosphere, has been continuously thinning due to climate change since the 1980s. While it has been known
Tax for frequent flyers demanded
A small minority of frequent flyers are responsible for a significant portion of global air travel, according to a report by the British climate protection
Hong Kong Oysters: Natural Sea Filters
Austern play a crucial role in cleaning up the ocean, but their populations have been decimated by wild harvesting in Hong Kong. Once widespread along
