A major volcanic event could have triggered one of the largest glaciations in Earth's history – the Gaskiers glaciation, which turned the Earth into a giant snowball approximately 580 million years ago.
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The 'Blue' in Blueberries Can Help Lower Blood Pressure
A new study published in the Journal of Gerontology Series A has found that eating 200g of blueberries every day for a month can lead to an improvement in blood vessel function and a decrease in systolic blood pressure in healthy people.
New Insight into River Flows and Sediment Transport Under Ice Cover
The ice‐covered season plays an important role in the development of river channels, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.
Protecting Small Forests Fails to Protect Bird Biodiversity
Simply protecting small forests will not maintain the diversity of the birds they support over the long run, a Rutgers-led study says.
Combining Morning Exercise with Short Walking Breaks Helps Control Blood Pressure in Older Overweight/Obese Adults, Especially in Women
Thirty minutes of morning exercise lowers blood pressure for the rest of the day among older men and women who are overweight or obese.
Simulated Ocean Mesoscale Structures Induce Air–Sea Interaction
The mesoscale activities (or mesoscale structures) in the ocean possess huge energy.