What makes chocolate taste and smell so delicious? Chemistry, of course. A variety of molecules work together to create that unmistakable aroma, but those same molecules might carry some unwanted health effects if there are too many around. According to research published in Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, while many of the compounds appeared…
Retroviruses, some of which predate the human species, are tied to a genetic susceptibility to major psychiatric disorders Retroviruses, some of which predate the human species, are tied to a genetic susceptibility to major psychiatric disorders Scientific American Content: Global
Medicare Advantage plans say it reduces waste and inappropriate care. Critics say it often restricts coverage unnecessarily. Medicare Advantage plans say it reduces waste and inappropriate care. Critics say it often restricts coverage unnecessarily. Health Insurance and Managed Care, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Therapy and Rehabilitation, Home Health Care, Consumer Protection, Elder Care, your-feed-health, your-feed-healthcare NYT > Science
Deadly bird flu was detected in an egg-laying chicken flock in Iowa, affecting 4.2 million birds in the biggest U.S. outbreak since 2022. Deadly bird flu was detected in an egg-laying chicken flock in Iowa, affecting 4.2 million birds in the biggest U.S. outbreak since 2022. Agriculture Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
The American Lung Association’s latest State of the Air report concludes that even though Americans have changed their ways significantly over the last 50-plus years, the struggle to provide cleaner air is far from being won. The American Lung Association’s latest State of the Air report concludes that even though Americans have changed their ways significantly…
A traveler with measles flew through Los Angeles on the way to Fresno this month, exposing thousands of California travelers. A traveler with measles flew through Los Angeles on the way to Fresno this month, exposing thousands of California travelers. Health & Wellness
When Cortni Borgerson thinks about the trillion or so periodical cicadas emerging from underground, she sees more than clumsily flying insects flitting from tree to tree in search of a mate. She sees lunch. Some may find that idea revolting, a belief often, if unknowingly, steeped in colonialism and the notion that eating insects is…
In a strip of greenery between Berlin’s Natural History Museum and a busy street, bumble bees move swiftly between flowers while a ladybug makes its way along a leaf full of aphids and bugs crawl about. In a strip of greenery between Berlin’s Natural History Museum and a busy street, bumble bees move swiftly between flowers…
Temperatures in India’s capital have soared to a record-high 49.9 degrees Celsius (121.8 Fahrenheit) as authorities warn of water shortages in the sprawling mega-city. Temperatures in India’s capital have soared to a record-high 49.9 degrees Celsius (121.8 Fahrenheit) as authorities warn of water shortages in the sprawling mega-city. Environment Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
The world’s first wooden satellite has been built by Japanese researchers who said their tiny cuboid craft will be blasted off on a SpaceX rocket in September. The world’s first wooden satellite has been built by Japanese researchers who said their tiny cuboid craft will be blasted off on a SpaceX rocket in September. Space Exploration Phys.org –…