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As Antarctic Ice Melts, Mercury Is Released Into the Ocean

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Over the past two centuries, Antarctica has accumulated significant amounts of mercury pollution, despite efforts to preserve the continent’s largely untouched environment. Mercury occurs naturally through volcanic activity and the weathering of rocks. However, human activities such as fossil fuel combustion and mining have greatly increased mercury levels in the environment. Antarctica’s Ice Has Trapped […]

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Arctic Ocean crosses a tipping point with little chance of recovery

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A new study suggests that the rapid loss of Arctic sea ice is causing a significant decline in nitrate, a vital nutrient for plankton and the wider marine ecosystem. Scientists warn that this could affect fish, seabirds, and marine mammals while reducing the Arctic Ocean’s ability to absorb atmospheric carbon. Melting sea ice exposes shallow

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Yellowstone Earthquakes May Sustain Underground Life

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Yellowstone earthquakes may influence more than the rocks beneath the famous national park. New research suggests that seismic activity can alter underground water chemistry in ways that temporarily increase the chemical resources available to microbes. In a 2025 study, researchers tracked an aquifer nearly 100 meters below Yellowstone and found that periods of stronger seismic

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Berkeley Researchers Develop Tiny Device to Prevent Food Poisoning Cases

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If you end up with an upset stomach after eating questionable food, you may consider yourself one of the lucky ones. Foodborne illnesses are a serious global health threat that can cause far more than temporary digestive discomfort. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 850 million people become sick each year from

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Ancient Maya dental inlays reveal a remarkable medical mystery

Archeology, Science /

Ancient Maya dental inlays are offering researchers new insight into the technological and medical knowledge of pre-Hispanic Mesoamerica. A recently studied Maya molar contains a greenish jadeite inlay embedded in the chewing surface of the tooth, representing a highly unusual example of ancient dental modification. The discovery is particularly interesting because most previously documented Maya

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6 Underrated Foods for Better Men’s Health

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When people discuss men’s health, they often focus on exercise, protein, or reducing unhealthy foods. However, several simple foods can also provide important nutrients for the prostate, heart, bones, muscles, and digestive system. Best of all, many of these foods are affordable and easy to add to everyday meals. According to dietitians, tomatoes, broccoli, canned

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Menstrual Cycle Health: What Your Period Can Reveal

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Your menstrual cycle health can provide useful clues about what is happening in your body. Although every person has a different cycle, noticeable changes in timing, bleeding, pain, or other symptoms can sometimes deserve attention. Therefore, understanding your usual pattern can help you recognize when something has changed. The menstrual cycle involves several hormonal and

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LHAASO Reveals a Powerful Cosmic Ray Source

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Scientists using China’s Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO) have identified an extreme cosmic ray source in the Milky Way. The source, known as Cygnus X-3, can accelerate particles to energies of at least 30 peta-electronvolts (PeV). That level is far above earlier estimates for galactic particle accelerators. The discovery gives researchers a closer

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