Researchers at Oregon State University have proposed a new genus of bacteria that flourishes when coral reefs become polluted, siphoning energy from the corals and making them more susceptible to disease.
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Too Much Coffee Raises the Odds of Triggering a Migraine Headache
Drinking three or more servings of caffeinated beverages a day is associated with the onset of a headache on that or the following day in patients with episodic migraine, according to a new study in The American Journal of Medicine, published by Elsevier.
How Much Carbon Dioxide Can Tropical Forests Absorb?
Current climate models suggest that trees will continue to remove manmade greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere, making it possible to stay within the targets set by the Paris Agreement.
Larger Turbines Help Drive Growth in U.S. Wind Industry
New wind farms in the United States are increasingly installing larger, more efficient wind turbines that can generate twice as much power as older generations of turbines, according to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA).
Optimistic People Sleep Better, Longer, Study Finds
People who are the most optimistic tend to be better sleepers, a study of young and middle-aged adults found.
Philippines on Alert with Typhoon Lekima
Lekima is now a typhoon and has triggered warnings in the Philippines. NASA’s Aqua satellite passed over the Northwestern Pacific Ocean and provided a visible image of the storm that shows a clear eye.