Now, as the planet continues to heat up rapidly, a new study brings another serious caveat: If humans don’t cut greenhouse gas emissions, most populations of iconic species could struggle to survive beyond 2100. Some populations have likely already crossed the key thresholds that will hinder their survival, and may …
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The study “Bad apples from Brazilian agribusinesses”, published in the journal Science on Thursday, links illegal deforestation on rural properties in the Amazon and Cerrado with their agricultural production and exports to EU countries. The Brazilian Cerrado is a region of biodiversity made up of savannas, grasslands and forests that …
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You can skip the hardware store and head straight to the grocery store for that, new research suggests. Eating more than one or two servings a week of fish or shellfish may allow older women to consume enough omega-3 fatty acids to counteract the effects of air pollution on the …
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However, few caregivers have discussed what to do when loved ones are unfit to handle weapons. “Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia can cause changes in thinking and memory that could make someone insecure to handle a weapon, even if that person has life-long experience,” said lead researcher Dr. Emmy …
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The amount of microplastics deposited from the air in the world’s oceans is likely to be comparable to that flowing from rivers, according to a new study. The report provides new insight into an important pathway that is spreading this pollution around the world. “Some things are well known, like …
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