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Blueberries and black rice boost immunity

Posted on June 1, 2023May 26, 2023 by Sciworthy

Scientists found fermented blueberries and black rice can alleviate inflammation during infection.

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    Air pollution affects the immune system in newborns

    Posted on May 22, 2023May 12, 2023 by Sciworthy

    Researchers discovered a pregnant mother’s exposure to traffic-related air pollutants can impede development of the unborn baby’s immune…

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      Tornado winds are strongest closest to the ground

      Posted on May 1, 2023April 17, 2023 by Aubrey Zerkle

      Researchers from the University of Illinois compiled ground-level tornado wind speeds from more than 70 tornadoes over 30 years. They found…

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        Can artificial light stop algal growth in caves?

        Posted on April 3, 2023April 10, 2023 by Sciworthy

        Scientists show changing the types of artificial lights used in tourist caves can help prevent growth of algae that damage stalactites and…

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          Underground microbes capture greenhouse gases

          Posted on February 20, 2023February 16, 2023 by Sciworthy

          Researchers showed microbes living on the walls of underground caves can take up and store carbon dioxide and methane from the atmosphere.

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            Thinking like a bacterium can improve water quality

            Posted on January 23, 2023February 15, 2023 by Sciworthy

            Researchers show mathematical models based on cell biology can help lake managers reduce toxic algal blooms and improve the quality of our…

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              Are honey bees on the decline?

              Posted on January 16, 2023March 10, 2023 by Aubrey Zerkle

              Scientists have observed lab honey bees are living 50% shorter lives than they were 50 years ago. As a result, commercial beehives and honey…

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                Human gut microbiota invade urban wildlife

                Posted on January 2, 2023February 15, 2023 by Ruby Costigan

                Scientists have shown urban bird, mammal and reptile microbiomes are similar to those of humans. This is one example of how urbanization is…

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                  Tonga super eruption reached unexpected heights

                  Posted on December 12, 2022April 17, 2023 by Aubrey Zerkle

                  On January 15th, 2022, the underwater volcano Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai violently erupted, spewing an immense plume of ash and gas into…

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                    Can insects munch their way through our plastic problem?

                    Posted on November 14, 2022November 14, 2022 by Erica Curles

                    The invention of plastic improved human lives in many ways, but it has also created a lot of waste. Plastic waste can take centuries to…

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