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Unfettered Felines Pose Toxic Hazard to Wildlife

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM

A study has discovered that free-roaming cats are likely infecting other animals with Toxoplasma gondii, the parasite responsible for toxoplasmosis.

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Airplanes Soar on the Power of Sunlight

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM

A plant has successfully converted sunlight and ambient air into drop-in carbon-neutral fuels, crucial for making air and sea transport sustainable.

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Solar Canopies Green Urban Parking Lots

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM

Placing solar panels in large parking lots makes use of land that is already cleared, producing electricity close to where it’s needed and providing shade to cars.

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Peat’s Potential to Forestall Climate Change

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM

Peatlands are the most carbon-dense lands on the planet and can safely store twice as much carbon as all forests combined in one-tenth the landmass for 1,000 years.

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Basil plant
Consider Basil to Fend Off Alzheimer’s

Dec 30, 2021 09:30AM

A natural compound called fenchol, found in basil and other plants, may help to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by preventing toxic proteins from accumulating in the brain.

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Try Lavender and Valerian to Ease Heart Fatigue

Dec 30, 2021 09:30AM

People with chronic heart failure often struggle with fatigue, making simple daily tasks difficult, but a new study suggests that lavender and valerian may help.

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Use UV Rays and HEPA Filters to Kill COVID-19 Virus

Dec 30, 2021 09:30AM

Research finds that ultraviolet (UV) light is effective at killing the COVID-19 virus and high-energy particulate air (HEPA) filters can remove COVID-19 particles from the air.

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Eat More Fiber to Avoid Liver Fat

Dec 30, 2021 09:30AM

Eating more fiber and produce containing vitamins C and E can lead to lower levels of liver fat, which is linked to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

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Try Ear Acupressure for Seasonal Allergies

Dec 30, 2021 09:30AM

A study finds that ear acupressure can reduce allergy symptoms more effectively than an antihistamine, conventional medicine, herbs or regular acupuncture.

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Family of elephants on dirt road
Tuskless Elephants Adapting to Poaching Scourge

Dec 30, 2021 09:30AM

As a genetic response to intense poaching for ivory, the amount of elephants born without tusks rose from less than one-fifth to nearly 50 percent.

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