Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made a significant decision to ban a controversial ingredient, brominated vegetable oil (BVO), in citrus-flavored sodas across the United States. This decision comes after years of research and mounting evidence of the potential risks associated with BVO. The banning of BVO marks a milestone in food safety regulations
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European cities come in various typologies, each with its own impact on human health, environmental quality, and carbon footprint. A recent study conducted by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) analyzed 919 European cities to identify four basic urban configurations across the continent. These configurations include compact-high density cities, open lowrise-medium density cities, open
Recent research has shed light on the physical mechanisms of fracture in soft materials, offering a promising path towards the development of new, defect-free materials. The groundbreaking study, titled “Elastic instability behind brittle fracture,” was published in Physical Review Letters and has the potential to revolutionize various technological sectors. Crucial Discoveries The study conducted by
Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of photochemistry. Prof. Zhang Guoqing and his team have identified a highly reactive photo-induced charge-transfer complex (PCTC) between amine and imide molecules. This finding has significant implications for various applications in organic synthesis, energy conversion, and environmental
The study published in the journal PLOS Climate by researchers from the National University of Ireland Maynooth and the University of Maryland sheds light on how childhood home temperature and community connectedness play a role in how U.S. residents set their thermostats. This information opens up new possibilities for promoting energy conservation efforts and combating
Solar particle events, also known as blasts of protons directly from the surface of the Sun, can have a significant impact on Earth’s magnetic field. While the recent aurora in early May showcased the power of solar storms, extreme solar particle events pose a more destructive threat. These events, which occur roughly every thousand years,
Jupiter’s moon Io is a fascinating world, brimming with volcanic activity. With approximately 150 of its 400 active volcanoes erupting at any given time, Io is like a cauldron of molten rock and gas. Thanks to the Juno probe’s Jovian Infrared Auroral Mapper (JIARM), scientists have been able to delve deeper into understanding the fiery
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a drug created by Eli Lilly that aims to address the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. This medication, known as Kisunla, is intended for use by individuals with mild cognitive impairment or in the mild dementia stage of the disease. The FDA highlighted that patients treated
The case of a 55-year-old man who experienced a bee sting to his right eye serves as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with such incidents. The man sought help at a local emergency department immediately after the sting, but little did he know that the barbed bee stinger had become lodged in his
The research conducted by University of Michigan neurobiologist Lingchao Ji and colleagues is shedding new light on the potential impact of increasing the expression of a nerve growth gene called neurotrophin-3 (Ntf3) on hearing abilities in mice. By manipulating the expression of this gene, the researchers were able to observe changes in the number of
Death, to put it mildly, is a rather inconvenient event for a living brain. The cascade of effects that arises as oxygen vanishes sweeps like a tide down to the very way our cells transcribe and translate our DNA, scrambling in a last-ditch attempt to keep the lights on. A comparison of post-mortem brain tissue
The Milky Way galaxy, our home in the vast universe, is not alone in its cosmic neighborhood. Dwarf galaxies, small and faint, with as few as a thousand stars, orbit around our galaxy in graceful trajectories. Despite the beauty and intrigue these dwarf galaxies hold, recent discoveries have raised more questions than answers regarding their
In a surprising turn of events, a Chinese space firm known as Tianbing Aerospace Technology announced that its Tianlong-3 rocket was accidentally launched during a test, resulting in the vehicle lifting off and crashing into a nearby mountainside. The firm clarified that they were conducting a first-stage test of the rocket’s power system, which led
Artificial light has become an integral part of modern life, with lightbulbs and screens being present in most households. However, recent research suggests that exposure to artificial light at night may have a detrimental effect on our health, specifically increasing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. A study conducted among a large cohort of
The debate on self-weighing has been ongoing in the health and wellness community for years. Some argue that daily weigh-ins promote accountability for weight management, especially during a diet or exercise program focused on weight loss. On the other hand, many experts advise against frequent self-weighing, warning that it can lead to negative psychological responses