Trojan Tomato: A New GMO is Designed to Infiltrate America’s Gardens
As spring gardening approaches, a new contender has entered the fray—the genetically modified (GM) Purple Tomato. Unlike its GM predecessors, the GM Purple Tomato is not destined solely for the fields...
View ArticleAncient Medicinal Blessed Thistle May Regenerate Injured Nerves
A Mediterranean herb perhaps best known as an ingredient in Benedictine liqueur, blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus) has long been used in some parts of the world to promote healthy digestion. Now...
View ArticleThe Effect of Touch on Depression, Anxiety, and Pain: New Study
The gentle touch of another during times of anxiety, sadness, or grief can soothe both body and mind. Researchers have recently confirmed that nonsexual touch, such as hugging and massage, has...
View ArticleRice Bran Nanoparticles Show Strong Anti-Cancer Effect: Study
A new study, published in the Journal of Nanobiotechnology (JN), indicated that rice bran-derived nanoparticles (rbNPs) showed promise of having excellent anti-cancer activity in mice. Additionally,...
View ArticleNASA Boeing Crew Flight Test Scrubbed Over Possible Valve Malfunction
NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test to the International Space Station was scrubbed Monday night when an oxygen relief valve malfunctioned during a preflight observation on the United Launch Alliance Atlas...
View ArticleAre Government Departments Above the Laws They Pass?
A federal government official has been found liable under Northern Territory (NT) law for damage to a sacred Indigenous site, in a decision that could set a precedent for how sacred sites are...
View ArticleOxygen: Beyond the Breath
Humans can endure three weeks without food and several days without water, but oxygen deprivation reduces survival to mere minutes. Oxygen not only sustains life but also sharpens the brain and...
View ArticleCommon Laxatives are Linked to Behavioral Issues and Worse in Children, Warn...
Bradley Koehler resembled any four-year-old, always on the move and eager to explore the world around him. Healthy and well-adjusted, he began having episodes of bed-wetting, despite being successfully...
View ArticleJapanese Scientists Find Deceptively Simple Trick to Demolish Anger
What if there was a surefire way to keep yourself from flying off the handle the next time something (or someone) made you mad—a secret weapon for crushing anger before it consumed you? According to...
View ArticleMercedes Vows to Keep Making Gas-Powered Engines as EV Transition Slows
Mercedes Benz Group AG is easing off its aggressive electric vehicle goals as sales lag, pushing the luxury automaker to keep producing its trusted combustion engines. “The transformation might take...
View ArticleMany Different Diets Appear Effective With Autism Symptoms
When Matthew Hirning was diagnosed with autism, specialists told Terri Hirning that her 4-year-old son had a genetic condition, there was nothing she could do about it, and that he’d need to live in a...
View ArticleThis Is the World’s Deepest Sinkhole, Nearly the Height of Chicago’s Trump...
The “deepest-known” under-ocean sinkhole on the planet has been found—and it’s so deep that researchers haven’t yet reached the bottom. Dubbed a “blue hole” or “karst cave” by scientists, the vertical...
View Article37 Local Mayors Push for Energy Companies to Pay Climate Change Levies
A group of Australian mayors and councillors are calling on the federal government to collect an extra $10 billion each year from petroleum companies to pushback against climate change. The 37 leaders...
View ArticleGo Nuts About Nuts to Help Keep Cancer at Bay
In their many variations, nuts are a superfood praised as rich sources of minerals, vitamins, amino acids, proteins, and other bioactive compounds. Chestnuts are champions for vitamin C, for instance....
View ArticleThe Healing Power of a Doctor’s Apology
In an era marked by division and mistrust, the simple act of admitting a mistake remains a powerful tool for healing—not just in everyday life but in the high-stakes world of medicine. Dr. Kate McLean...
View Article‘Solar Tsunami’ Hits Earth, Promising Northern Lights Amid Potential Disruptions
An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth could produce northern lights in the United States this weekend and potentially disrupt power and communications. In advance of the solar storm hitting,...
View ArticleDietary Choices Have ‘Profound’ Impact on Brain Health: Study
A study from the UK published in Nature Mental Health (NMH) on April 1, found that a healthy, balanced diet links to superior cognitive function, mental well-being, and brain health. It even increases...
View ArticleSolar Storm Hits Earth, Producing Colorful Light Shows Across Northern...
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth produced stunning displays of color in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere early Saturday, with no immediate reports of...
View ArticleNew Study Reveals How a Father’s Diet Can Impact the Health of His Future...
It’s a well-known adage that you are what you eat, but could it also be true that you are what Dad ate? New research suggests there is some truth to that. While the importance of a healthy diet for...
View ArticleNo Major Disruptions to Electric Power Grid Reported as Solar Storm Hits Earth
A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight but has caused what appeared to be only minor disruptions to the electric power grid, communications, and...
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