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Submitted by giuliomagnifico t3_10w6ljr
More than 75% of global insect species not adequately protected. From insects like bees and butterflies, to organisms such as wasps and mosquitoes, insects are facing threats such as climate change, and a myriad of other ills such as habitat loss and pesticide use.
cell.comSubmitted by Wagamaga t3_10v688i
Submitted by molrose96 t3_10vgp5y
Analysis showed that 65.6% of women who took extra Vitamin D gave birth naturally. The study analysed results from the MAVIDOS trial which involved 965 women being randomly allocated an extra 1,000 International Units (IU) per day of vitamin D during their pregnancy or a placebo.
academic.oup.comSubmitted by Wagamaga t3_10vb8kv
Submitted by dissolutewastrel t3_10ux6ob
Analysis finds antimicrobial drug use in agriculture is much higher than reported. The use of antibiotics in animal farming — a major contributor to antimicrobial resistance — is expected to grow by 8% between 2020 and 2030 despite ongoing efforts to curtail their use.
nature.comSubmitted by MistWeaver80 t3_10va0lv
Submitted by geoxol t3_10wwmer
In a study examining conversation as a vehicle for social influence, researchers found that changing the mind of someone who is dismissive of efforts to protect the planet could be accomplished by sharing a pro-sustainability point of view during a verbal or written exchange.
news.osu.eduSubmitted by memorialmonorail t3_10v6wi5
Submitted by BlitzOrion t3_10v8k0p
New study links psychedelic drug experience to certain positive health behaviors - A new online survey of U.S. adults indicates that people who report using any of the classic psychedelics at least once in their lives also reported smoking cigarettes less often and eating healthier diets.
psypost.orgSubmitted by mossadnik t3_10tp2v5
New review finds that rocket emissions in the upper atmosphere can affect the ozone layer but are not regulated — Global annual launches grew from 90 to 190 in the past 5 years, and an upsurge in rocket launches may potentially undo decades of work to save the ozone layer
canterbury.ac.nzSubmitted by marketrent t3_10ufb9b