Genetics, Ecology, and Climate Change Are Affecting North Atlantic Salmon Populations

Medicine & Technology Oct 22, 2020

Captive-breeding has been a common practice to help preserve various species around the world. A recent study reveals the negative consequences of releasing salmon from hatcheries into the wild.

Shikagami: Deer Paper to Protect Nara's Sacred Deer and Economy

Oct 22, 2020

Some of Nara's sacred deer have died from ingesting plastic bags. With the deer and local economy in mind, a local entrepreneur invented edible, deer-friendly bags as new packaging.

Health Issues Such as Obesity Are Due To the "Mismatched" Theory of Evolution and Diets

Oct 22, 2020

Globally, there has been a dramatic increase in carb-rich and processed food associated with urbanization. Researchers study the mismatch theory between adapting new diets compared to sticking to what our ancestors ate.

Vaccine Candidates in the Middle of Phase 3 Trials Are Available for the Public

Oct 22, 2020

China is already in the middle of their post-Covid new normal as if the pandemic is already gone. Currently, several companies have made their vaccine candidates available to anyone upon payment.

Honeybee Study Reveals How Genetics Affect Their Preferred Climate

Oct 22, 2020

Since the introduction of European and African honeybees to the Americas, there have been numerous hybrid species. Scientists used genetic sequencing to determine how genetics made an impact on their survival, habitat, and advantageous traits.

How Effective Are Placebo Treatments?

Oct 21, 2020

The placebo effect goes back to the 16th century in Europe where the Catholic Church used fake holy objects to determine which demonic possessions were real. Today, placebo treatments are widely accepted in clinical trials. Why is the placebo effect so effective?

Floods Continue to Overwhelm Vietnam as They Prepare for the Arrival of Tropical Storm Saudel

Oct 21, 2020

The worst floods and landslides have affected millions in central Vietnam. They are currently preparing for the arrival of Tropical Storm Saudel which has already caused severe floods in the Philippines.

Invasive Jellyfish in the East Coast My Cause Serious Damage

Oct 21, 2020

An invasive species of jellyfish was recently spotted several times across beaches in North Carolina. Factors such as global warming and the movement of ships may have brought the jellyfish further north than usual.

Gecko-Inspired Adhesive Technology is Applied on the Astrobee Robot Aboard the ISS

Oct 21, 2020

NASA has been funding scientists developing gecko-inspired technology for robotic applications at the International Space Station. Two Stanford laboratories developed gecko-like grippers for the Astrobee robot to pick up objects to assist astronauts efficiently.

Sleep Deprivation May Affect the Ability to Suppress Unwanted Memories

Oct 21, 2020

Sleep deprivation is a growing problem in the form of insomnia or the result of physical or mental health conditions. Researchers discovered a link between the quality of sleep and the ability to suppress unwanted memories.

Flour Beetle Models Represent How Species Are Affected by Climate Change

Oct 20, 2020

Climate change has caused many species to migrate into new territories as well as habitat shifts. Flour beetle experiments reveal how numerous species are affected by changes in habitat and competitive species.

Is Pink Salt Actually Healthy?

Oct 20, 2020

Pink salts, particularly Himalayan pink salt, have become increasingly popular since 2009 due to numerous health claims such as lower levels of iodine and improving sleep. Australian researchers analyzed various pink salt samples revealing its real contents.

Researchers Study How Human Behavior Links Air Pollution and Plastic Pollution

Oct 20, 2020

With air pollution getting worse, one way people avoid exposure is by having food delivered to their home or office. However, this has resulted in an increase in plastic pollution from single-use containers and plastic bags.

Low Exposure to Air Pollution Can Still Result in Dementia, Study Says

Oct 20, 2020

Air pollution has been linked to several heart diseases and respiratory conditions. Researchers conduct the first nationwide study in the United States linking fine particulate matter to neurological diseases.

Anthropogenic Activity Has Increased the Frequency of Marine Heatwaves by Ten-Fold

Oct 20, 2020

Marine heatwaves, nicknamed "blobs" by the NOAA, have become alarmingly frequent in the past few years. The largest and warmest blob detected off the coast of California has grown to about the size of Canada.