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Christmas Tree Facts
The famous Christmas tree, with its ornaments, lights, a star on top (and perhaps presents underneath), signals the joyous festivities assoc
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New AI-Assisted Gene Editing Method May Hold âImmense Potentialâ in âŠ
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 âŠ
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 SweetenersâTips for âSugaryâ Desserts that Please and Nourish
There is something about the end of a meal that begs a touch of sweetness. While some people reject desserts for fear of added poundsâor 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
âCitizen Scienceâ and âBioBlitzâ Team Up to Foster Hands-on Environmental Education
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North Pole Facts
As one of two poles contributing to Earthâs magnetic field and the unofficially recognized home of Santa Claus, the North Pole is part of th
Water Quality
Englandâs Pristine, Rare âChalk Streamâ Rivers Face Pollution and Overuse
Southern England is home to unique freshwater ecosystems known as chalk streams. The name is derived from the riversâ unusual chalk bedrock,
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Eating Sugar in Early Childhood Linked to Later-life Diabetes, Hypertension âŠ
Research has already shown that adults who ate sugary foods in their childhood are at greater risk for tooth decay 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 all of itâ99%âlies buried beneath the Earthâs surface, with the remaining 1% found in
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Huge Lithium Discovery in Arkansas Sparks Hope for US Energy
A potential âgame-changerâ 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, wild vertebrate populations have dropped by 73%, the World Wildlife Fund said in a 2024 report released in October.
Ecosystems
Building Tall with Wood Could Revolutionize âGreenâ Construction
Since the dawn of civilization, humans have used wood as a primary building material. Strong, bountiful, easy to shapeâits suitability for c
Energy
Green Energy Solar Installations Help Family Farms with âAgrivoltaicâ 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 Programmeâs (UNEP) 15th Emissions Gap Report 2024 is sounding alarms about the worldâs 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 UNâs Food and Agriculture Organization published its 2024 State of Food and Agriculture report on global âagrifoodâ or the
Waste Management
Drowning In Dough?
Around the world, bread is a beloved staple of billions of peopleâs diets, with an estimated 100 million tons produced each year. Many milli
