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The Risks of Eating Red Meat (Even in Small Portions)
A new study out of Loma Linda University Health suggests that eating red and processed meats — even in small amounts — may increase the risk of death from all causes, especially cardiovascular disease.
Are No-Fun Fungi Keeping Fertilizer from Plants?
Crops just can’t do without phosphorus.
A Complex Relationship: How Light from Street Lamps and Trees Influence the Activity of Urban Bats
Artificial light is rightly considered a major social, cultural and economic achievement.
The Unseen Microbial World of Amphibian Skin
A far-reaching global study led by University of Colorado Boulder scientists has found that climate is a critical determinant of microbial diversity on amphibian skin, with colder, more variable temperatures producing richer bacterial communities than warmer, more stable environments.
EU Consumption Linked to Tropical Deforestation
A sixth of all emissions resulting from the typical diet of an EU citizen can be directly linked to deforestation of tropical forests.