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Compact cities have lower carbon emissions, but poorer air quality, less green space and higher mortality rates
What types of cities exist in Europe and which are more favourable in terms of human health, environmental quality and...
Cuts to processed meat intake bring a range of health benefits
Reducing consumption of processed meat by around one-third could prevent more than 350,000 cases of diabetes in the US over...
Pioneering Code of Practice released for use of stem cell-based embryo models in research
Stem cell-based embryo models (SCBEMs) are three-dimensional biological structures that mimic aspects of early human embryo development. They can be...
First study to measure toxic metals in tampons shows arsenic and lead, among other contaminants
Tampons from several brands that potentially millions of people use each month can contain toxic metals like lead, arsenic, and...
Rice research aims to reprogram the genetic code
Rice University chemist Han Xiao has been awarded nearly $2 million from the National Institutes of Health Maximizing Investigators’ Research...
Cracking the code for cerebellar movement disorders
The cerebellum is a region of the brain that helps us refine our movements and learn new motor skills. Patients...
Poor health, stress in 20s takes toll in 40s with lower cognition
Higher inflammation in young adulthood linked to lower performance in skills testing in midlife. Higher inflammation in young adulthood linked...
Scientists may have found how to diagnose elusive neuro disorder
Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a mysterious and deadly neurological disorder, usually goes undiagnosed until after a patient dies and an...
Do genes-in-pieces code for proteins that fold in pieces?
A new study led by Rice University’s Peter Wolynes offers new insights into the evolution of foldable proteins. The research...
Wastewater is a viable medium for growing lettuce in hydroponic systems, study shows
URBANA, Ill. – Urban agriculture has the potential to improve food security through local, efficient, and sustainable food production. Examples of...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Warm seawater speeding up melting of ‘Doomsday Glacier,’ scientists warn
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Probiotics during pregnancy shown to help moms and babies