An enzyme known to help our liver get rid of ammonia also appears to be good at protecting our retina, scientists report.
Novel Strategy Appears to Protect Retina When Disease Reduces Oxygen
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‘Miracle’ spice turmeric ‘no better than nothing’: study
Curcumin – the active ingredient in turmeric spice – is sometimes touted as having ‘miracle’ medicinal qualities for those who consume it.
Bugs could be key indicator of reclaimed soil health
When assessing the health of reclaimed land, look for the bugs, says a University of Alberta land reclamation researcher.
Sustainable bubble tea straws launch at Simon Fraser University
The Boba Co. and four other Simon Fraser University (SFU)-related ventures took home prizes from the university’s annual product competition.
October was 6th wettest on record for U.S., coolest since 2013
The nation’s average temperature took a dip last month, making it the coolest October since 2013 for the contiguous United States. More rain than normal fell across large parts of the U.S., ending the month as the sixth-wettest October on record.
More than carbon taxes, we need wholescale energy transitions
We’ve heard it ad nauseum from our political leaders and the media: We can’t do anything about climate change because it would cost us jobs and jeopardize our future.
