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Poor Sleep Quality May Be Responsible for Weight Gain

Poor Sleep Quality May Be Responsible for Weight Gain

Scientists link weight gain to poor sleep quality in a new study where people used trackers for up to two years. The study adds more evidence of the health risks associated with poor sleep quality.
Google, Facebook & Microsoft to Be Carbon-Free by 2030

Google, Facebook, Microsoft to Go Carbon-Free by 2030

Google, Facebook, and Microsoft are just a few of the tech giants that have plants to run on carbon-free technologies by 2030. Google made new commitments following the recent wildfires in the West Coast.

Mothers' Mood Disorders Directly Affect the Mood of Newborns

As part of a larger study, German scientists discover a connection between the mood of mothers and their newborn babies. The results of their study show how sensitive the stress level of babies is to the mood disorders of mothers during the early stages of growth.
California Cougars Are Showing Genetic, Physical Distortions

California Cougars Are Showing Genetic, Physical Distortions

Biologists from the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area discovered cougars with physical distortions due to low genetic diversity in the region. Conservationalists and organizations have started a campaign to protect the wildlife species.
VLA15 May be the First Vaccine Against Lyme Disease

VLA15 May be the First Vaccine Against Lyme Disease

Thousands of Americans and Europeans develop Lyme disease every year. Biotech company Valneva has been developing what may be the world's first vaccine, VLA15, against Lyme disease.
How to Watch the Northern Lights Virtually

How to Watch the Northern Lights Virtually

The Aurora Hunters and other organizations will be sharing their journey in witnessing the Northern Lights in Nordic nations. The aurora borealis is symbolic not only for travelers and scientists but even for Icelandic superstitions.
The Gut Microbiome and Genes Can Alter in Space

The Gut Microbiome and Genes Can Alter in Space

The overall health of astronauts is affected by alterations in the gut microbiome due to space's harsh conditions. Genes can also be altered, such as changes in bone structure and in the immune system.
17th Century Dutch Cargo Vessel Found in the Baltic Sea

17th Century Dutch Cargo Vessel Found in the Baltic Sea

A group of divers discovers a unique shipwreck, a cargo ship in near-perfect condition in the Baltic Sea. The ship was a fluyt, which allowed the Dutch Empire to enter into their Golden Age during the 17th century.
Severe Adverse Event of One Volunteer Puts Oxford Vaccine Trials on Hold

Severe Adverse Event of One Volunteer Puts Oxford Vaccine Trials on Hold

AstraZeneca, already in the late-stage of their phase three vaccine trials, had to pause all trials due to one volunteer developing an unexplained illness. Alongside other Operation Warp Speed Companies, the biopharmaceutical company signed a joint pledge to properly follow scientific and ethical standards in developing a coronavirus vaccine.
Insomnia Increases the Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes

Insomnia Linked to Increased Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes

New study reveals risk factors of developing type 2 diabetes that are not genetic such as insomnia, sleep quality, and caffeine consumption. These specific risk factors can help create new preventive strategies of developing T2D as it is increasingly seen in obese children.
The Wax Whisperer Extracts Nearly 16 Years' Worth of Earwax

The Wax Whisperer Extracts Nearly 16 Years' Worth of Earwax

Neel Raithatha, also known as The Wax Whisperer on Youtube, recently showed footage of earwax and dead skin extraction from a patient that hadn't properly cleaned his ears for 20 years. Raithatha also explains different types of earwax and infections.

Family Discovers Sea Creatures Worth $65,000 at Beach

Percebes or Gooseneck Barnacles were discovered on a large piece of driftwood at a beach in Wales. Typically harvested from Costa Da Morte, Spain, the family didn't know that their discovery was worth thousands of dollars.
Fungi May be the Future of Sustainable Leather-like Materials

Fungi May Be the Future of Sustainable Leather-Like Materials

Traditional leather may soon be replaced with more ethically and environmentally friendly alternatives such as fungi. Aside from commercializing sustainable leather, scientists and designers are developing other fungi-based products.
Arctic 'Zombie' Wildfires Release Megatons of Carbon Dioxide

Arctic 'Zombie' Wildfires Release Megatons of Carbon Dioxide

The 'zombie' wildfires, not directly caused by human activity, in the Arctic have been the largest fires recorded over the last 17 years. The amount of carbon and methane emitted by these large fires are record-breaking and take several months to contain.
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