ScienceThe eruption is the most powerful in seven years and the particle swarm is expected to reach Earth on Saturday.
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Lockdowns may have had a negative impact on children’s vision
ScienceOne in three children is myopic, according to a global study.
Nuclear war would wipe out the Swedes
Science99% of the population would starve to death in the event of a nuclear war between the US and Russia, according to a simulation by scientists.
Chemicals may cause early puberty in girls
ScienceEndocrine disruptors are an important explanation for the worrying trend of earlier puberty, according to the researchers behind the study.
Woman becomes first Norwegian astronaut
ScienceThe SpaceX mission will be the first to fly over both polar regions.
Teenagers’ brains aged faster during lockdowns
ScienceGirls' brains were significantly more affected than boys' by the lockdowns during the coronavirus crisis, according to a US study.
Dogs search for diseased apple trees
ScienceIn apple orchards, dogs are trained to sniff out canker, which causes significant damage each year.
Swedish study: High levels of PFAS in children’s purees and juices
ScienceIn several products, PFAS levels were higher than the permitted limits for drinking water in European countries.
Fluoride in drinking water linked to lower IQ in children
ScienceDrinking water containing more than 1.5 milligrams of fluoride per liter has been linked to lower intelligence in children.
Lidl starts selling vegetables grown with classical music in Sweden
SwedenThe grocery chain has decided to install sound systems that play classical music on its farms to encourage growth.
Spanish scientists breed and sterilize mosquitoes
WorldScientists are trying to combat invasive tiger mosquitoes that spread diseases in Europe.
‘Ocean’ believed to be hidden under the surface of Mars
ScienceHowever, studying the find in more detail will be complicated, as it lies between one and two miles below the planet's surface.
The 5:2 diet can help with type 2 diabetes
ScienceMore effective than diabetes drugs, according to Chinese study.
US Study: Psychopathy up to 12 times more common among executives
ScienceIt's important to be aware that managers with psychopathic traits can have serious consequences for the organization and its employees, study leader Robert Lound explains.
New finds shed light on ‘Germany’s Stonehenge’
ScienceAt the Pömmelte Ring Shrine, archaeologists have found traces of 140 houses and 78 grain silos.
Study: Neanderthals cared for children with Down syndrome
ScienceThe findings suggest that the child was cared for extensively by his group, indicating a high level of compassion among Neanderthals.
Scientists link vaccine to Alzheimer’s disease
ScienceSouth Korean study suggests increased incidence of Alzheimer's and mild cognitive impairment in vaccinated people.
Scientists doubt that sunscreen protects against skin cancer
Science"There are no scientific studies that have shown that sunscreen reduces the risk of skin cancer", says Bengt Järvholm, professor of public health at Umeå University.
Study: Most transgender people ‘outgrow’ their diagnosis
ScienceTwo out of three young people diagnosed with gender dysphoria will no longer identify as the opposite sex within five years, study shows.
Scientists say snake could be a sustainable meat alternative
Science"Python farming may offer a flexible and efficient response to global food insecurity", according to the scientists.
Comprehensive study: Mortality not reduced by lockdowns and covid vaccines
ScienceThe study authors urge government leaders and policymakers to "thoroughly investigate underlying causes of persistent excess mortality and evaluate their health crisis policies".
The Bezos Earth Fund donates $30 million to lab-grown meat research
ScienceNorth Carolina State University is tasked with developing “alternative protein sources” that are tolerated by consumers.
China’s gaming and homework restrictions increase kids’ physical activity
ScienceChina's new rules on gaming and homework have led to more active school children.
Hydrogen car can be fueled with water
ScienceUS researchers have developed new technology that converts water into hydrogen in cars.