Exxon’s appeal regarding climate change lawsuit rejected by Supreme Court
Exxon is under pressure as the U.S. Supreme Court has denied an appeal by the corporation regarding its involvement in multiple climate lawsuits around the country. The case led by the Massachusetts attorney general is investigating what Exxon knew about climate change and the effects of burning Read More...
The simple ingredients for a restful sleep
Achieving a good night’s sleep can be a real struggle, but delighting your body with the proper nightcap beverage before sleep may just do the trick. Ayurveda – a traditional Hindu system of medicine – has a promising recipe for such a sleep elixir with nutmeg being its main ingredient. Read More...
Diabetes: Can we teach the body to heal itself?
In diabetes, the pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin, the hormone that is key to regulating levels of blood sugar. New research now asks if we can teach pancreatic cells to address this problem on their Read More...
Molten salt solar power station largest of its kind
China's solar thermal power generation companies have mastered the core technology of building large-scale molten salt tower thermal power stations, and are ready to go global, industry experts Read More...
Cancer deaths have fallen drastically over the last 25 years
Cancer is the second-leading cause of death among Americans, behind only heart disease. But there’s good news: the cancer death rate has drastically declined over the past 25 years, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society Read More...
This 12-word quote entirely explains how to be successful
You don’t need external “security” to assure you that you will succeed. You already know that if you decide, then you will Read More...
Five things to know about China’s electric-car boom
In 2018, more electric cars were sold in China than in the rest of the world combined. The Chinese government has spent nearly $60 billion in the last decade to create an industry that builds electric cars, while also reducing the number of licenses available for gasoline-powered cars to increase Read More...
Study: THC to prevent development of Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists tested the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), one of the active compounds in marijuana, and discovered that it can promote the removal of a protein responsible for the progression of Alzheimer’s. The finding supports the results of previous studies that found evidence of the Read More...
The best time to take your medicine is when your genes are most active
A new study shows that you should take notice of your body’s circadian rhythm when taking your medicine as many genes that direct the production of proteins targeted by drugs have a daily cycle of activity. For example, medication to manage a hyperactive thyroid could be most effective if Read More...
Japan found an abundant reserve of valuable rare-earth minerals
Japan has found a deposit of rare earth minerals abundant enough to supply the world’s needs for years to come. These elements hold great value because they help make many technologies perform with reduced weight, reduced emissions, and energy consumption, and are integral to our modern lifestyle Read More...