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Tea, Berries, Dark Chocolate and Apples Could Lead to a Longer Life Span, Study Shows

New research has found that those who consume a diverse range of foods rich in flavonoids, such as tea, berries, dark chocolate, and apples, could lower their risk of developing serious health conditions and have the potential to live longer.

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Britain Sees Sunniest Spring on Record

This spring was the warmest and sunniest on record in the U.K., a symptom of a rapidly warming climate, weather officials say.

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Freshwater Fish in U.S. Carry Introduced Human-Infecting Parasites

More than 90% of popular freshwater game fish in Southern California contained an introduced parasite capable of infecting humans, according to a new study from researchers at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

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SwRI-Led Research Finds Particles Energized by Magnetic Reconnection in the Nascent Solar Wind

New research led by a Southwest Research Institute scientist identified a new source of energetic particles near the Sun.

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Emory Study Finds Molecular Link Between Air Pollution and Pregnancy Risks

A new study by Emory University researchers, published Thursday in Environmental Science & Technology, found that exposure to the tiny particles in air pollution during pregnancy can disrupt maternal metabolisms, altering key biological pathways.

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Salamanders Suffering from Rising Temperatures

Habitat loss, diseases, pollution, and climate change are already massively affecting amphibians – frogs, salamanders, and the caecilians native to tropical regions.

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Nitrogen Loss on Sandy Shores: The Big Impact of Tiny Anoxic Pockets

Denitrification in tiny anoxic pockets on sand grains could account for up to one-third of total nitrogen loss in silicate shelf sands.

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Researchers at the University of Graz Enable Reliable Monitoring of Paris Climate Goals

Global warming is continuously advancing. How quickly this will happen can now be predicted more accurately than ever before, thanks to a method developed by climate researcher Gottfried Kirchengast and his team at the University of Graz.

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Virginia Tech Researchers Develop Recyclable, Healable Electronics

Electronics often get thrown away after use because recycling them requires extensive work for little payoff.

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New Research Shows How Solar Arrays Can Aid Grasslands During Drought

New research from Colorado State University and Cornell University shows that the presence of solar panels in Colorado’s grasslands may reduce water stress, improve soil moisture levels and – particularly during dry years – increase plant growth by about 20% or more compared to open fields.

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