Researchers at the Federal University of Tocantins in Brazil evaluated the efficacy of essential oils derived from Ocimum pupuraceus, Cymbopogon nardus, Cymbopogon citratus and Lippia …
Landmark study finds masks are ineffective
Story at-a-glance The first randomized controlled trial of more than 6,000 individuals to assess the effectiveness of surgical face masks against SARS-CoV-2 infection found masks did not statistically …
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UK first to approve Pfizer COVID vaccine
... as former head of Pfizer Research says vaccine can make females infertile In breaking news today, the U.K. became the first country to issue emergency authorization for Pfizer’s new …
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Dolphins face growing pressure as development eats into Borneo’s interior
The ecosystems of East Kalimantan province in Indonesian Borneo face increasing pressure due to mining, logging, industrial agriculture, infrastructure projects, and a plan to establish a new …
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Astaxanthin shown to slow brain aging
Story at-a-glance Based on past studies, researchers identified multiple pathways, including an increase in brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), by which astaxanthin may slow brain aging Multiple …
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Ecuador’s palm oil law a boon for producers, but not people and planet, groups say
In July, Ecuador’s National Assembly passed the Oil Palm Law, which environmental groups and experts say benefits palm oil producers at the expense of communities, forests and the environment. A key …