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Major Meta-Study Confirms the Effectiveness of Carbon Pricing

Climatology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Science /

Carbon pricing systems have empirically reduced emissions by 5 to 21% in their initial years of operation. A research team has compiled findings from 17 real-world climate policies worldwide, offering a more comprehensive understanding than ever before. They employed artificial intelligence to consolidate existing surveys and made them comparable through a new calculation method. The […]

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Scientists Propose Theory on Brain Activity Waves

Applied Science, Neuroscience, Science /

Professor Dr. Petra Ritter’s team has, for the first time, elucidated the movement of brain activity waves through a computer simulation. Previous research suggests these waves play a crucial role in cognitive functions like memory.

Professor Dr. Petra Ritter, Johanna Quandt Professor at BIH, leads the brain simulation research group and heads the Brain Simulation Section at Charité.

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Blood Pressure Medications Double the Risk of Bone Fractures in Older Adults

Healthcare, Science /

Healthcare professionals are calling for increased caution when prescribing common blood pressure medications to older adults. A recent study indicates that these patients are over twice as likely to suffer from fall-related fractures after starting the medication.

Many of us have felt lightheaded when standing up quickly, but for seniors on new blood pressure treatments, such dizziness can be deadly if not carefully monitored. Nearly half of hip fractures in older adults lead to a cascade of health complications, often resulting in death within a year.

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This Ancient Ice Block Unveils Current CO2 Levels

2 Comments / Earth Science, Environmental Science /

Although there’s increasing evidence suggesting that we’re experiencing unparalleled levels of atmospheric greenhouse gases, our limited historical understanding has impeded our ability to contextualize current CO2 emissions over the long term. What if we could utilize the Earth’s natural historical records to fill in these crucial gaps? In a daring move, researchers from Oregon State

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AI tool Detects Gender-Based Differences in Brain Structure

Neuroscience, Science /

A recent study reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) software analyzing MRI scans can detect differences in the cellular organization of the brains of men and women. Researchers observed these distinctions in the white matter, which primarily resides in the innermost layer of the human brain and facilitates communication between different brain regions. Men and women

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Scientists Discover Gigantic Planet with a Texture Resembling Cotton Candy

Astronomy, Science /

Located 1,232 light-years away, WASP-193b is an exoplanet nearly 50 percent larger than Jupiter. Surprisingly, its density is comparable to that of cotton candy, being just over 1 percent of Earth’s density. Described as an “absolute dandelion puff-ball of a world,” it’s one of the most peculiar discoveries in the galaxy.

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Volcanic Ash: Efficient and Budget-Friendly Solar Storage

Earth Science, Science, Volcanology /

When a region finds itself covered in volcanic ash, it’s usually not a positive development. However, researchers from the University of Barcelona have uncovered a unique set of beneficial characteristics in volcanic ash, rendering it remarkably valuable as an energy storage medium. We’ve discussed both incredibly affordable thermal energy storage solutions and remarkably efficient heat

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