Reducing the energy consumption of software: Sebastian Erdweg receives ERC Consolidator Grant
The energy consumption of data centers and information and communication technology (ICT) devices is growing at an alarming rate, projected ...
Tag: consumption
What makes sustainable consumption so difficult
While many people want to achieve major long-term goals – such as improving their diet, quitting smoking or adopting a ...
Alcohol consumption may have positive and negative effects on cardiovascular disease risk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 28, 2023 Contact: Jillian McKoy, jpmckoy@bu.edu Michael Saunders, msaunder@bu.edu Lisa LaPoint, lisa.lapoint@tufts.edu ## While past ...
Study shows price discounts on healthful foods like vegetables and zero-calorie beverages lead to an increase in consumption of these foods
Dietary food intake has a major influence on health indicators, including Body Mass Index (BMI), blood pressure, serum cholesterol and ...
Consumption of antibiotics in the community back to pre-pandemic levels in the European Union and European Economic Area
This year’s European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) focuses on the targets outlined in the 2023 Council Recommendation to step up ...
Alcohol consumption and epigenetic age acceleration across human adulthood
“Our findings may help to understand the role of alcohol-associated biological aging in the development of age-related diseases such as ...
New research links high salt consumption to risk of Type 2 diabetes
Those at risk for Type 2 diabetes may already know to avoid sugar, but new research suggests they may want ...
Cigarette style warning labels could reduce people’s meat consumption
Cigarette style graphic warning labels could reduce people’s meat consumption, according to new research published today (1 November). The study ...
Red meat consumption associated with increased type 2 diabetes risk
Key takeaways: Eating more than one weekly serving of red meat may raise type 2 diabetes risk. Replacing red meat ...
Experts call for just and fair transition away from industrial meat production and consumption
A team of scientists have presented a five-step approach to through which governments can plan a transition away from high ...
Grape consumption benefits eye health in human study of older adults
In a recent randomized, controlled human study, consuming grapes for 16 weeks improved key markers of eye health in older ...
Globally, consumption of sugary drinks increased at least 16% since 1990
The decision to reach for a sugary beverage is heavily influenced by where you live, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and ...
Arctic soil methane consumption may be larger than previously thought and increases in a drier climate
Arctic wetlands are known emitters of the strong greenhouse gas methane (CH4). Well-drained soils on the other hand remove methane ...
Alcohol consumption among adults with a cancer diagnosis
About The Study: The findings of this study of 15,000 adults suggest that alcohol consumption and risky drinking behaviors were common ...
BU perspective: Obesity associated with consumption of ultra-processed food along with thousands of potential environmental toxins
(Boston)—World-wide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975, according to the World Health Organization. Numerous causes of obesity have been hypothesized ...
New studies show daily prune consumption supports cardiovascular health in aging population
ROSEVILLE, CALIF. – July 24, 2023 – A pair of new studies presented as abstracts today at the American Society ...
New material could hold key to reducing energy consumption in computers and electronics
A University of Minnesota Twin Cities team has, for the first time, synthesized a thin film of a unique topological ...
Carbon taxes that focus on luxury consumption are fairer than those that tax all emissions equally
Not all carbon emissions are made for the same reason—they range from more essential purposes like heating a home to ...
Unhealthy beverage consumption highest among economically-vulnerable households that rely on multiple food assistance programs
Philadelphia, July 10, 2023 – A long-standing and contentiously debated question is the extent to which US federal food assistance ...
Light or moderate alcohol consumption does not guard against diabetes, obesity
WASHINGTON—People who have just one or two drinks per day are not protected against endocrine conditions such as obesity and ...
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Meteorites likely source of nitrogen for early Earth
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‘Shocking’ discovery: Electricity from electric eels may transfer genetic material to nearby animals
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Scientists build tiny biological robots from human cells
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Elham Azizi vs. cancer: Fighting the disease with data, AI, and math
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New study identifies the greatest threat to wildlife across North America and Canada: people
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Pregnant women are missing vital nutrients needed for them and their babies – and situation could worsen with plant-based foods