Environmental Science
In 20 Years, Seafloor Deposition of Microplastics has Tripled
It is well known that microplastics, which are small plastic particles that are less than 5mm in size, are a major environmental pollutant. They can…
News
Chemistry
Scientists Improve Post-consumer Plastic Recyclability
There has been a lot of research and development in the field of plastic recycling in recent years. Scientists and engineers are working to find…
Environmental Science
Climate Change could Devastate the World’s Oceans
There is compelling scientific evidence that climate change is causing significant changes in the world’s oceans. These changes are having a negative impact on marine…
Environmental Science
Ocean Health is Chronicled in Marine Plankton
Marine plankton play an important role in the health of the ocean ecosystem and can provide insight into the overall health of the planet. Plankton…
Health
Urban Children’s Asthma Attacks are caused by Specific Outdoor Air Contaminants
A study funded by the National Institutes of Health discovered that moderate levels of two outdoor air pollutants, ozone, and fine particulate matter, are associated…
Health
Ovarian and Endometrial Cancer are Prevented by Using Oral Contraceptives
It is true that oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) can help protect against certain types of cancer. Specifically, OCPs have been shown to reduce the risk…
Technology
The Best Ultrawide OLED is Acer’s Slender Predator X45
After a long wait, OLED gaming displays are finally finding their footing at the beginning of 2023. Consider the storied Predator series from Acer. The…
Biology
Scientists are working on Sperm-stopping Contraceptive
It’s possible that you’re referring to a recent breakthrough in the field of contraception. Researchers have developed a new type of contraceptive that can effectively…
Health
Body Posture Influences how Oral Medications are Absorbed by the Stomach
There is some evidence to suggest that body posture can affect the absorption of oral drugs. For example, it has been shown that the rate…
Health
How Hormonal Birth Control might influence Adolescent Brain Development
There is limited research on how hormonal birth control may affect the adolescent brain. Some studies have suggested that hormonal contraceptives may have an impact…
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