Category: Science

10 States Plan to Sue EPA Over Emissions Standards for Residential Wood-Burning Stoves

Attorneys general in 10 states intend to sue the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over the federal agency’s failure to update wood stove emission standards. The states involved are Alaska, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington, as well as the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency. In a notice of intent…


More Than Fat: Obesity Linked to Mental Disorders

Obesity can significantly increase the risk of psychiatric disorder, according to a new study of the potential causal relationship between obesity and mental health. The association between obesity and mental health is well established, including a 2006 epidemiologic survey of U.S. adults nationwide that found an association between obesity and a lifetime diagnosis of major depression,…


In Ohio’s Amish Country, Sustainable Living Traditions Inspire Entrepreneurism

MILLERSBURG, Ohio—In a warehouse outside of this village in Ohio’s Amish Country, Brenton Wengerd walks along aisles of shelves stocked with 700 varieties of seeds that range from fruits, vegetables, and herbs to flowers, ancient grains, and cover crops. A day earlier, his company—Berlin Seeds—co-hosted the second Food Independence Summit, where gardening and homesteading enthusiasts…


Can Breathing Exercises Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer’s?

Simple breathing exercises have long been associated with stress and anxiety reduction. But new research suggests that implementing breathwork into one’s daily routine may also reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The study, conducted at the University of Southern California and published in Nature Scientific Reports, concluded that adults of all ages can reduce…


White House Considering Blocking Sunlight to Prevent Greenhouse Warming

The White House is suggesting the “possible deployment” of radical climate change techniques like artificially blocking sunlight as part of its climate change agenda despite expert warnings that such initiatives can have devastating effects on the planet. Solar radiation modification (SRM), also known as solar geoengineering, is aimed at preventing sunlight from accelerating the alleged…


A Root Cause of Mental Illness: Harvard Professor

What Causes Mental Illness? For years, this pressing question has remained unanswered. Often, patients seeking clarity encounter explanations such as “it’s genetic” or “depression is a lack of serotonin.” Mental illness has been an enigma and point of confusion for many researchers and scientists. Despite medical advances, the root cause of mental illness has remained…


9 Science-Backed Benefits of Creatine Beyond the Gym

In the bustling world of fitness, the cacophony of clanging weights often mingles with tales of the latest and greatest supplements—metabolic boosters, muscle builders, and fat burners. Scan the room, and you’ll spot the gym bros, their arms clutching shaker bottles filled with a spectrum of rainbow-hued liquids. Creatine, a key component of these vibrantly…


European Telescope Launched to Hunt for Clues to Universe’s Darkest Secrets

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—A European space telescope blasted off Saturday on a quest to explore the mysterious and invisible realm known as the dark universe. SpaceX launched the European Space Agency’s Euclid observatory toward its ultimate destination 1 million miles (1.5 million kilometers) away, the Webb Space Telescope’s neighborhood. It will take a month to get…


ChatGPT Fails to Make the Grade

AI’s best-known “chatbot” (a nickname for AI that produces language), ChatGPT, is making waves in many industries, including health care. However, it has not yet mastered the art of test-taking—at least not in ophthalmology, gastroenterology, or urology. ChatGPT Passed Medical Licensing Exam In an early 2023 study, ChatGPT (just barely) passed the United States Medical Licensing…


Calm Your Nerves and Boost Cognitive Health With Jujube Dates (+ Recipes)

Editor’s Note: Next time you’re out shopping, pick up some jujube fruit. These little red dates are believed to have originated in China where they’ve been cultivated for more than 4,000 years. Packed with nutrients and antioxidants, this ancient superfruit boasts impressive health benefits. Jujube can be eaten dried or fresh and taste like Granny…