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AdvertisementCO2 Tax Required to End Climate Change: German Study
The coal phase-out in Germany is expected to lead to a drop in the price of EU CO2 certificates. However, a recent study by the
Epigenetic Differences in Poor People
Poverty in childhood can have long-lasting effects on a person’s health, according to a recent study by Northwestern University in Evanston. The study, which examined
E-Cigarette Liquids Harm Cells
A new study from the medical faculty at Stanford University has found that e-cigarettes, often touted as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes, are actually
Illegal FCKW Emissions in China
China has been found to be using large amounts of Fluorochlorocarbon (FCKW), a substance that has been banned worldwide since 1987 due to its ozone-depleting
One in Six Packages Returned in Germany
Every year in Germany, 280 million packages are returned in online commerce, costing the retailer an average of almost 20 euros per package. Additionally, these
Accelerating Nerve Damage Healing with Amino Acid Nanofibers
Nanofibers injected directly into damaged nerve pathways could potentially eliminate the need for surgery in the future. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer
Pacific Climate Variability Hinders Accurate Forecasts
The natural climate fluctuations of the Pacific Ocean have a significant impact on surface temperatures in many regions of the world. Climate change predictions require
Ancient Ammonite Found in Amber
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found a 99 million-year-old ammonite preserved in amber in Myanmar. Ammonites, which are relatives of modern-day squids, have only
CRISPR Gene Editing Allowed in Russia
Russia is planning to revolutionize its commercial agriculture industry by using the controversial gene-editing tool CRISPR to develop 30 genetically modified organisms (GMOs) by 2027.
Processed Foods Cause Obesity
A new study by the American National Institutes of Health (NIH) has found a clear causal link between the consumption of highly processed foods and