Breathing in air pollution could have an impact on the way your brain is wired, with scientists at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the University of Victoria discovering that inhaling car exhaust...
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Latest Change to The Doomsday Clock Brings Us Closer to Midnight Than Ever : ScienceAlert
Top scientists and security experts moved the “Doomsday Clock” forward on Tuesday to just 90 seconds to midnight – signaling an increased risk to humanity’s survival from the nuclear shadow over the Ukraine conflict...
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There’s a Science to How Often You Should Change Up Your Exercise Routine : ScienceAlert
People asking for exercise advice are usually looking for a simple answer. Do this over that. Do this many of that thing, for this long. Get these gains. In reality, things are never that...
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Whales Can Actually Help Us Fight Climate Change. Here’s How : ScienceAlert
With their massive bodies and giant plumes of poop, great whales can move a whole lot of organic material around our planet. Depending on the animal’s numbers, this might make them a valuable carbon...
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Fusion Technology Is Reaching a Turning Point That Could Change The Energy Game : ScienceAlert
Our society faces the grand challenge of providing sustainable, secure, and affordable means of generating energy while trying to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to net zero around 2050. To date, developments in fusion power,...
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A Simple Diet Change Could Slash The Risk of Bowel Cancer in Men, Study Finds : ScienceAlert
Plant-based foods provide a variety of healthy perks, like lower risks of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. Eating fruits and vegetables regularly might even reduce the risk of developing some...
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What Happens if Your Dog Only Eats Fresh, Human-Grade Food? 1 Big Change in Particular : ScienceAlert
Some kinds of human food may be easier for your dog to digest than dry dog kibble, according to a 2021 study. Whether or not a more natural ancestral diet results in a healthier...
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This ‘Glowing Flower’ Could Change How We Study And Treat Heart Arrhythmias : ScienceAlert
The steady drum of a heartbeat is something that can easily fade into the background of our daily lives, with little thought given to the reliability of its pulse. But for those who develop...
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Human Adaptability to Climate Change Might Not Be All It’s Cracked Up to Be : ScienceAlert
Humans may be just as vulnerable to environmental change as other animals, according to our new research analyzing genetic data from more than a thousand people who lived across Europe and Asia over the...
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