Coconut oil production may be more damaging to the environment than palm oil, researchers say.
Coconut Confusion Reveals Consumer Conundrum
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Palm Trees Most Abundant in Tropical Forests in the Americas
Palm trees are more than five times more numerous in tropical forests in the Americas than in comparable Asian and African forests, a new study shows.
Walking Along Blue Spaces Such as Beaches or Lakes Benefits Mental Health
Short, frequent walks in blue spaces —areas that prominently feature water, such as beaches, lakes, rivers or fountains—may have a positive effect on people’s well-being and mood, according to a new study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the ”la Caixa” Foundation.
Nitrogen Pollution Policies Around the World Lag Behind Scientific Knowledge, New Analysis Finds
National and regional policies aimed at addressing pollution fueled by nitrogen lag behind scientific knowledge of the problem, finds a new analysis by an international team of researchers.
Heatwave Trends Accelerate Worldwide
In nearly every part of the world heatwaves have been increasing in frequency and duration, a new study led by UNSW climate scientists shows.
Cell ‘Membrane on a Chip’ Could Speed up Screening of Drug Candidates for COVID-19
Researchers have developed a human cell ‘membrane on a chip’ that allows continuous monitoring of how drugs and infectious agents interact with our cells, and may soon be used to test potential drug candidates for COVID-19.
