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Triple negative breast cancer is one of the most aggressive types of breast cancer, and it currently has no effective targeted treatment. But scientists have found hope in an unlikely place, the purple sweet potato! What they discovered: (1) A…
A new study published in Springer’s Discover Sustainability journal reviewed over 100 scientific papers and found that the link between religion and caring for the Earth is complicated but powerful. Here’s what researchers discovered: (1) Some people are motivated to…
Did you know mushrooms could help solve the world’s “protein crisis”? Here’s why they’re amazing: Packed with Protein (1) Mushrooms are 20–40% protein (dry weight) (2) Full of essential amino acids (3) Easy for your body to digest Better for…
One key measure of river health is Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). Basically, TDS measures how many dissolved minerals, salts, and organic matter are in the water. High TDS can harm ecosystems and affect water use. The scientists found that: (1)…
Ever marvelled at the intricate melodies of a bird? It’s easy to think it’s all about beauty or attracting a mate. But new research on the Banded Wren ( Thryophilus pleurostictus) suggests there’s a feistier side to their complex tunes….
A study from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) that was published in the Journal of Physiology, showed that a steady diet of high-fructose corn syrup can disrupt learning and cause memory loss. Via AFP: Researchers at the University…
Hundreds of people taking Avandia, a controversial diabetes medicine, needlessly suffer heart attacks and heart failure each month, according to confidential government reports that recommend the drug be removed from the market. The reports, obtained by The New York Times,…
Here is a recent research result of a breast cancer study from B.C. Cancer Agency. The findings were published in the Nature journal, and chart the genetic mutations that occurred in the 3 billion letters of the DNA sequence from…
Have you calculated your risk of dying in the next year? You should visit the Death Risk Rankings website and it will give you the odds. The DeathRiskRankings.com was created by researchers and students at Carnegie Mellon University. It gives…
NASA’s Space Shuttle landing was a picture-perfect! After a successful 16-day mission to the International Space Station (ISS), the Space Shuttle and its 7 astronauts have landed safely to Earth. Congratulations to the crew! Space shuttle Endeavour landed at Florida’s…