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New Study Confirms That Using the Internet Can Help You Lose Weight

Researchers from the University of Tsukuba demonstrated that utilizing web-based applications can aid in weight-loss efforts. Obesity and being overweight can lead to serious chronic conditions, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, and certai

The Dark Side of Product Attachment: How Our Love for Possessions Impacts Sustainability

Custom sneakers, vintage dishware, and limited-edition cars are all examples of products that owners may consider special and irreplaceable, leading to strong feelings of attachment. From a sustainability perspective, designers have traditionally viewed attachment as positive, as it leads people
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Technology

The Hidden Cost of Face Masks: Study Shows Negative Impact on Cognitive Performance

According to research from the University of Queensland, face masks can temporarily disrupt decision-making in certain situations. New research from the University of Queensland demonstrates that wearing a face mask may temporarily impact decision-making in certain situations. Dr. David Smerdon,
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Climate Change Global Warming.

Itchy Eyes and a Runny Nose? Climate Change Could Be Responsible

According to a Rutgers study, the distribution of allergenic pollens may change as the world continues to warm. A team of researchers from the Rutgers Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute used computer modeling to study the impact of climate change on the distribution of oak and
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Climate Change Global Warming.

CO2 in Deep Earth May Play Larger Role in Climate Change Than Previously Assumed

According to a new study by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), CO2 in the deep Earth may be more active than previously believed and could have played a bigger role in climate change than previously thought. The research, led by Professor Pan Ding, analyzed the dissoluti
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Climate Change Global Warming.

Whales Could Be a Valuable Carbon Sink – Nature-Based Solutions To Fight Climate Change

Scientists Say Whales Could Be a Valuable Carbon Sink Nature-based solutions to fight climate change take a holistic approach that promotes biodiversity and ecosystem preservation. While many efforts have focused on planting trees or restoring wetlands, researchers are advocating for the importance
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Climate Change Global Warming.

Climate Change Will Result in More Rainbows

According to new research, chances to see rainbows will rise in northern latitudes while falling in many tropical regions. According to a recent study conducted by scientists at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa (UH), there will be more opportunities to see rainbows as a result of climate change.
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Environment

MIT Reveals: How Nervous Systems Integrate Environment and State To Control Behavior

A simple animal model shows how stimuli and states such as smells, stressors, and satiety converge in an olfactory neuron to guide food-seeking behavior. Imagine you live across from a bakery. Sometimes you are hungry and therefore tempted when aromas waft through your window. However, other time
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Global Warming.

Large Parts of Europe Warming Twice As Fast as the Planet

The warming during the summer months in Europe has been much faster than the global average, shows a new study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres. As a consequence of human emissions of greenhouse gases, the climate across the continent has also become drier, particularly i
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Climate Change Global Warming.

Earth’s Warming Hole – Is It an Indication of an Impending Climate Change Catastrophe?

University of Miami researchers discover that a swath of cooling water in the subpolar region is unrelated to an ocean circulation slowdown. The pattern of temperature change in the world’s oceans may not be a sign of an impending abrupt climate change event, as depicted in the film “The Day After