Chronic exposure to second-hand smoke results in lower body weight and cognitive impairments that more profoundly affects males, according to new research in mice led by Oregon Health & Science University.
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Scientists Take a Bite Out of Solar Efficiency Challenge With Sandwich Model
In a world hungry for cheaper, more efficient renewable energy, Australian researchers have served up a treat.
Less Forest, More Species
Normally, mountain forests are among the most diverse habitats in alpine regions.
Study Forecasts a More Fiery Future for Southcentral Alaska
Some of the weather conditions that led to the destructive McKinley and Swan Lake fires in 2019 could be a mainstay of Southcentral Alaska summers in the future, according to a recent article by a team of scientists with the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research.
Heavy Metal Vapours Unexpectedly Found in Comets Throughout Our Solar System — and Beyond
A new study by a Belgian team using data from the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT) has shown that iron and nickel exist in the atmospheres of comets throughout our Solar System, even those far from the Sun.
Moon Mission Delays Could Increase Risks From Solar Storms
Planned missions to return humans to the Moon need to hurry up to avoid hitting one of the busiest periods for extreme space weather, according to scientists conducting the most in-depth ever look at solar storm timing.