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Christmas Tree Facts
The famous Christmas tree, with its ornaments, lights, a star on top (and perhaps presentsĀ underneath), signals the joyous festivities assoc
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New AI-Assisted Gene Editing Method May Hold āImmense Potentialā in ā¦
Imagine if scientists could use AI to manipulate the genetic makeup of a single type of cell without affecting other cells in the body.
Economics & Policy
Ending 50 Years of Gridlock Over How to Protect the ā¦
World Food Prize 2020 winner and renowned soil scientist Professor Rattan Lal serves as director of the Rattan Lal Center for Carbon
Food
Sorting Out SweetenersāTips for āSugaryā Desserts that Please and Nourish
There is something about the end of a meal that begs a touch of sweetness. While some people reject dessertsĀ for fear of added poundsāor blo
Human Health
Drug-resistant Germs Setting Off Global Alarms
Antibiotics are among the greatest medical advances of the 20th century. Their widespread use has revolutionized healthcare, increased life
Education
Sharing a Love for Nature
āCitizen ScienceāĀ and āBioBlitzāĀ TeamĀ UpĀ to FosterĀ Hands-on Environmental Education
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North Pole Facts
As one of two poles contributing to Earthās magnetic field and the unofficially recognized home of Santa Claus, the North Pole is part of th
Water Quality
Englandās Pristine, Rare āChalk Streamā Rivers Face Pollution and Overuse
Southern England is home to unique freshwater ecosystems known as chalk streams. The name is derived from the riversā unusual chalk bedrock,
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Eating Sugar in Early Childhood Linked to Later-life Diabetes, Hypertension: ā¦
Research has already shown that adults who ate sugary foods in their childhood are at greater risk for tooth decayĀ and its associated health
Water Quality
Super-Deep Wells Open New Freshwater Sources Amid Depleting Groundwater
In a world that depends on liquid fresh water, almost allĀ of itā99%ālies buried beneath the Earthās surface, with the remaining 1% found in
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Huge Lithium Discovery in Arkansas Sparks Hope for US Energy
A potential āgame-changerāĀ lithium reserve has been discovered in southwestern Arkansas, says a recent US Geological Survey study.
Human Health
The Power of Plant-Centric Patient Care
Around the world, healthcare professionals are collaborating to harness the benefits of whole-food, plant-based diets to address chronic
Data
Facts for the 11th World Soil Day
Soil is essential for life on this planet by storing water and nutrients, providing habitats, and taking up and releasing gases (such as oxy
Data
World Wildlife Fund: 2024 Living Planet Report
Over the last 50 years, wildĀ vertebrate populations have dropped by 73%, the World Wildlife FundĀ said in a 2024 reportĀ released in October.
Ecosystems
Building Tall with Wood Could Revolutionize āGreenā Construction
Since the dawn of civilization, humans have used wood as a primary building material. Strong, bountiful, easy to shapeāits suitability for c
Energy
Green Energy Solar Installations Help Family Farms with āAgrivoltaicā Benefits
Canadian registered nurse Janna Greir always loved the idea of living in the country and operating a small farm, but her hopes to become a
Data
Emissions Gap Report 2024
The UN Environment Programmeās (UNEP) 15thĀ Emissions Gap Report 2024Ā is sounding alarms about the worldās faltering efforts to limit global
Climate Change
Ready or Not: Saving the Environment Takes Center Stage
Solving environmental woes is going to take a mass movement, says Columbia University Professor Steven Cohen, PhD, who has long stressed the
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The State of Food and Agriculture 2024
In November, the UNās Food and Agriculture OrganizationĀ published its 2024 State of Food and AgricultureĀ reportĀ on global āagrifoodāĀ or the
Waste Management
Drowning In Dough?
Around the world, bread is a beloved staple of billions of peopleās diets, with an estimated 100 million tons produced each year. Many milli
