Study Finds That 800+ Dietary Supplements Contain Unapproved Ingredients

Study Finds That 800+ Dietary Supplements Contain Unapproved Ingredients

Dietary supplements are not as safe as they seem or advertise to be, suggests a recent study that was based on the data from the Food and Drug Administration of the United States. It was found that more than 800 dietary supplements contained ingredients that are not approved by the FDA. Things are worse when […]

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Agricultural sustainability and 'zero waste' culture: differences and similarities

Agricultural sustainability and ‘zero waste’ culture: differences and similarities

According to specialists from the agro-industrial sector, agricultural sustainability and zero waste (zero waste in Spanish) are necessary actions to meet the sustainable development goals established by the United Nations (UN). A study carried out by BBVA reported that 20% of greenhouse gas emissions and 70% of water consumption come from the use of farmland […]

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Climate: Researchers report altered 'ocean memory'

Climate: Researchers report altered ‘ocean memory’

A team of researchers has found that with continued global warming, the ocean is gradually losing its “memory”. These results, published on May 6 in the journal Science Advances, have strong implications for seasonal predictability and the socio-economic sectors that depend on it. The ocean has considerable thermal inertia. A familiar example is the seaside […]

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Oldest evidence of Maya divination calendar discovered

Oldest evidence of Maya divination calendar discovered

In Guatemala, archaeologists have discovered the oldest recorded evidence of the Mayan calendar: two fragments of wall paintings. When assembled, these reveal a notation known as “7 stags”. Details of the study are published in the journal Science Advances. Four Mayan Calendars The Maya had four calendars. One is the sacred divination calendar or Tzolk’in. […]

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Astronomy: research emits as much CO2 in Croatia

Astronomy: research emits as much CO2 in Croatia

A recent French study highlights the significant pollution emanating from astronomy research. This work is emerging at a time when all sectors of activity must reduce their CO2 emissions as much as possible. Astronomy emits a lot of CO2 Today, the fight against greenhouse gas emissions is a global priority. In November 2021, the Global […]

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Tropical continents, a growing source of methane since 2010

Tropical continents, a growing source of methane since 2010

Methane (CH4) currently contributes up to 20% of anthropogenic global warming. However, a study maintains that the changes observed since 2010 in the rate of increase in methane are mainly linked to emissions from tropical continents. The results were published in the journal Nature Communications on March 16. Remember that since the beginning of the […]

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Study confirms impact of boreal forests on low clouds

Study confirms impact of boreal forests on low clouds

Recent work based on a set of satellite measurements and field observations confirms the ability of boreal forests to modulate the reflectivity of low level clouds. However, this influence could moderate the future rise in temperatures on a continental scale. The results were published in the scientific journal Nature Geoscience. Forests have diverse and varied […]

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Study suggests relationship between olive oil and lower risk of early death

Study suggests relationship between olive oil and lower risk of early death

Scientists at the Harvard Chan School of Public Health reported that people who consume high amounts of olive oil can reduce the risk of premature death. This includes noncommunicable diseases, for example, cardiovascular, neurodegenerative diseases and even some types of cancer. Likewise, the scientists also found that people with a higher consumption of olive oil […]

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