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03-28-2024
Facial features influenced by mother's diet during pregnancy
A fascinating study conducted by an international team of scientists has recently found that an individual's distinctive facial features might be significantly influenced by their mother's dietary choices during pregnancy, specifically the consumption of protein-rich foods.  This research suggests that the variety in human appearances, including skull shape and nasal cartilage, can be traced back to the womb, where genes are activated by nutritional factors. Development of craniofacial skeletal structures “The development of craniofacial skeletal structures is fascinatingly complex and elucidation of the underlying mechanisms will not...
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03-06-2023
Earth greening affects carbon uptake by plants
Researchers from North Carolina State University recently published a paper...
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03-06-2023
Eating behavior is influenced by the unconscious mind
Visual cues affect our eating patterns whether we are aware...
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03-06-2023
Grapevines first domesticated in Israel 11,000 years ago
By analyzing the genetic makeup of grapevines, a team of...
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03-06-2023
Which trees are best at purifying the air?
In urban areas, trees and other greenery provide many benefits....
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03-06-2023
Sea level rise will disproportionally affect Asian megacities
A new study published in the journal Nature Climate Change...
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03-05-2023
Fireworks have long lasting impacts on wildlife
In a new study led by Curtin University, experts report...
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03-05-2023
Toothed whales use vocal fry to catch their prey
Dolphins and other toothed whales are social, highly intelligent predators,...
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03-05-2023
Queen bumblebees are emerging too early from hibernation
When spring arrives and the ground begins to warm up,...
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03-05-2023
Poor sleep increases risk of infection
Scientists have long known that sleep deficiencies can lead to...
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03-04-2023
Record-breaking amount of CO2 released by wildfires in 2021
According to a new study led by the University of...
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03-04-2023
Quality sleep makes it easier to achieve weight loss goals
Regular, uninterrupted sleep can help people achieve their exercise and...
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03-04-2023
Loneliness among college students linked to unhealthy diets
Feelings of loneliness have dramatically increased among college students in...
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