Health & WellnessArtificial sweeteners’ dirty side hustle
Artificial sweeteners’ dirty side hustleAs sewage markers in untreated rivers worldwide Artificial sweeteners—or low-calorie sweeteners—have recently again been the subject of controversy due to the ongoing debate surrounding their possible role in life-threatening diseases, such as cancer. Two results can occur when ingested, depending on the sweetener’s chemical nature. The body absorbs one type and not the other. The… Continue reading Artificial sweeteners’ dirty side hustle
Tech & FuturismPencil Lead Reimagined
Pencil Lead ReimaginedA new study has revealed the unexpected optical properties of pencil lead. Optical materials are the building blocks of the modern world. They are essential components of a wide range of devices, from smartphones to medical imaging equipment. Optical materials, such as glass, plastics, and crystals, interact with light in specific ways, allowing us to… Continue reading Pencil Lead Reimagined
Earth & EnvironmentHot and Bothered
Hot and Bothered Japan to Sizzle This Summer–El Niño Not All to Blame Planning a trip to Japan this July or August? A little precaution and preparation may be advised. As if Japan’s summer of 2023 was not hot enough, nudging the mercury nearly two degrees above average, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) hints we have another thing coming this… Continue reading Hot and Bothered
Back to the BasicsSquid Farming Gets a Boost
Squid Farming Gets a BoostRaising squid can be challenging. Fortunately, a team of researchers from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University in Japan has found a way to reduce mortality rates of squid in farms. Squid is a popular seafood enjoyed around the world for its taste and versatility in cooking. It can be grilled, seared,… Continue reading Squid Farming Gets a Boost
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Squid Farming Gets a Boost
Raising squid can be challenging. Fortunately, a team of researchers from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University in Japan has found a way to reduce mortality ra...
Health & Wellness
Artificial sweeteners’ dirty side hustle
As sewage markers in untreated rivers worldwideArtificial sweeteners—or low-calorie sweeteners—have recently again been the subject of controversy due to the ongoing debate surround...
Back to the Basics
A New Hope in the Battle against Malaria
Researchers have synthesised a promising new antimalarial agent. Could this breakthrough be the key to eradicating malaria worldwide?Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by five...
Tech & Futurism
Pencil Lead Reimagined
A new study has revealed the unexpected optical properties of pencil lead.Optical materials are the building blocks of the modern world. They are essential components of a wide range of...
Health & Wellness
Interesting Strategy to Control Anger
Researchers from Nagoya University have demonstrated how a certain strategy can help control anger.It is normal to get angry from time to time. After all, anger is one of the basic huma...
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Transforming Methane into Energy Sources
Researchers from the University of Tokyo in Japan and the University of Sydney in Australia have made an interesting discovery while evaluating the potential of a special type of zeolite to...
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Cultivated Wagyu: The New Washoku
Cell-based meat is not exactly Kobe beef but a potentially sustainable alternativeAmidst climate change and disruptive human activities pushing food security and sustainability over the...
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Ancestral Origins of Modern Japanese People Revealed
Scientists discovered the ancestral roots of modern Japanese people.Scientists have been studying the evolutionary history of humans for many years. They use fossil evidence, genetic da...