Research reveals that prehistoric seafloor pockmarks off the California coast are maintained by powerful sediment flows

New MBARI research on a field of pockmarks—large, circular depressions on the seafloor—offshore of Central California has revealed that powerful sediment flows, not methane gas eruptions, maintain these prehistoric formations. New MBARI research on a field of pockmarks—large, circular depressions on the seafloor—offshore of Central California has revealed that powerful sediment flows, not methane gas eruptions,…

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Ships could store their CO2 emissions in the ocean

Researchers have designed a new system to capture carbon dioxide from shipping exhaust after studying how limestone naturally dissolves in the ocean Researchers have designed a new system to capture carbon dioxide from shipping exhaust after studying how limestone naturally dissolves in the ocean  New Scientist – News

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Mediterranean Diet Reduces Anxiety and Lessens Stress, Study Suggests

In new research, scientists found that adherence to a Mediterranean diet was inversely associated with severity of symptoms related to anxiety and stress in community-dwelling older Australians. The post Mediterranean Diet Reduces Anxiety and Lessens Stress, Study Suggests appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.  In new research, scientists found that adherence to a Mediterranean…

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There Is Too Much Trash in Space

Debris from spacecraft threatens the burgeoning space economy. We need a global agreement to keep space clean  Debris from spacecraft threatens the burgeoning space economy. We need a global agreement to keep space clean  Scientific American Content: Global

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Keto diet may accelerate organ ageing

In mice, a ketogenic diet increases the build-up of zombie-like cells in the heart, kidney, lungs and brain, which can accelerate organ ageing and lead to health problems In mice, a ketogenic diet increases the build-up of zombie-like cells in the heart, kidney, lungs and brain, which can accelerate organ ageing and lead to health problems  New…

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