Larch trees in the permafrost forests of northeastern China – the northernmost tree species on Earth – are growing faster as a result of climate change, according to new research.
Climate Change Is Giving Old Trees a Growth Spurt
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Anger More Harmful to Health of Older Adults Than Sadness
Anger may be more harmful to an older person’s physical health than sadness, potentially increasing inflammation, which is associated with such chronic illnesses as heart disease, arthritis and cancer, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.
Just One-Third of the World’s Longest Rivers Remain Free-Flowing
Just over one-third (37%) of the world’s 246 longest rivers remain free-flowing, according to a new study published in the scientific journal Nature.
VR Can Improve Quality of Life for People with Dementia
Virtual reality (VR) technology could vastly improve the quality of life for people with dementia by helping to recall past memories, reduce aggression and improve interactions with caregivers, new research has discovered.
Appendix Removal Associated with Development of Parkinson’s Disease
Patients who had their appendix removed were more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease than those whose appendix remained in place, according to the largest study to address the relationship between the two conditions.
Abrupt Climate Change Drove Early South American Population Decline
The study, published in Scientific Reports, is the first to demonstrate how widespread the decline was and the scale at which population decline took place 8,000 to 6,000 years ago.
