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A New Definition of Obesity

May 30, 2025 06:05AM

Experts call for redefining obesity to focus on abdominal fat and function, not just BMI, emphasizing waist metrics and direct fat scans for accuracy.

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Declining Butterfly Population

May 30, 2025 06:04AM

Butterfly numbers have dropped 22% nationwide, with native plants and reduced pesticide use key to reversing the decline, new U.S. data reveals.

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Startups Using the Ocean for Carbon Capture

May 30, 2025 06:03AM

Emerging tech companies are leveraging ocean minerals and electrochemistry to trap carbon and fight climate change, despite challenges in scale and funding.

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Florida’s Coral Reefs Struggling

May 30, 2025 06:02AM

Warming seas and pollution hinder coral reproduction, threatening biodiversity and storm protection in Florida’s already fragile reef ecosystems.

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A Mom at 100 Years Old

May 30, 2025 06:01AM

A 100-year-old Galapagos tortoise at the Philadelphia Zoo hatched four offspring, boosting survival prospects for one of the world’s rarest reptile species.

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Post-Vaccination Syndrome

Apr 30, 2025 06:15AM

Yale researchers investigate post-COVID vaccination syndrome symptoms, including fatigue and brain fog, and explore immune system markers and viral links.

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Expanding Access to In Vitro Fertilization

Apr 30, 2025 06:14AM

Federal initiatives aim to expand access to IVF treatments, lower costs, and address historic U.S. fertility declines amid growing family planning needs.

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Bowel Movement Frequency and Health

Apr 30, 2025 06:14AM

Gut microbiome health and chronic disease risks are linked to bowel movement patterns, emphasizing the importance of fiber-rich diets and regularity.

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Teeth-Cleaning Microrobots

Apr 30, 2025 06:13AM

University of Pennsylvania researchers create microrobots that brush and floss teeth, targeting plaque removal and improving oral health outcomes.

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Dementia and Processed Red Meat

Apr 30, 2025 06:11AM

Processed red meat consumption is linked to higher dementia risk, lower cognitive function, and faster brain aging, according to long-term dietary research.

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Whale Song Resembles Human Speech

Apr 30, 2025 06:05AM

Humpback whale songs follow patterns similar to human language, supporting faster cultural transmission and offering insights into communication evolution.

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Ecological, Cost-Saving Chemical Discovered

Apr 30, 2025 06:04AM

A University of Missouri breakthrough creates eco-friendly chemical tools to aid medicine production, water decontamination, and clean energy storage.

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Hummingbird Hives

Apr 30, 2025 06:03AM

Chimborazo hillstar hummingbirds form rare high-altitude colonies in Ecuador, a survival strategy against cold, wind, and scarce nectar sources.

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Wolves Help Sequester Carbon Dioxide

Apr 30, 2025 06:02AM

Reintroducing gray wolves in Scotland could reduce deer overpopulation, restore woodlands, and boost carbon dioxide capture to combat climate change.

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Zombie Worms Brought Back to Life

Apr 30, 2025 06:01AM

Bdelloid rotifers revived from ancient Siberian permafrost offer insights into cryptobiosis, extreme survival, and future space farming technologies.

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