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June 2023

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Microplastics Released by Tea Bags

May 31, 2023

Most mesh tea bags are made of 20 to 30 percent plastic, which can release microplastics and nanoplastics, causing harmful effects for both human health and the environment.

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Open Letter to Pause AI Experiments
Open Letter to Pause AI Experiments

May 31, 2023

A group of leading technology executives, researchers, academics and others from around the world have signed an open letter prepared by the Future of Life Institute calling for a six-month pause on large, human-competitive artificial intelligence experiments.

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Dramatic Drop in Arctic Ice Levels
Dramatic Drop in Arctic Ice Levels

May 31, 2023

New research published in the journal Nature has found dramatic changes in the composition of sea ice in the Arctic Ocean since 2007 caused by climate change.

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Artificial Intelligence That Can See With the Mind’s Eye

May 31, 2023

A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore, the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Stanford University are using artificial intelligence (AI) to decode human brain scans and determine what a person is picturing in their mind.

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Low Vitamin D
Low Vitamin D Linked to Risk of Death

May 31, 2023

A new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine determined that vitamin D deficiency increases mortality risk.

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Screen time bad for children
Smartphones Make Poor Babysitters

May 31, 2023

Parents are busy people, often juggling multiple commitments. Add a toddler meltdown to the mix, and it is easy to understand why parents may reach for a tablet, smartphone or other screen to calm and occupy the child.

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Daily Intense Activity Prolongs Life
Daily Intense Activity Prolongs Life

May 31, 2023

A new study in the journal Nature Medicine suggests that short bursts of intense movement are associated with a lower risk of premature death.

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Water Consumption Requirements
New Insights on Water Consumption Requirements

May 31, 2023

We have been conditioned to believe that eight glasses of water are required each day, but new research published in Science found that daily water needs vary based on numerous factors.

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Rise In Autism
Rise in Children With Autism

May 31, 2023

In March, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released updated statistics on the rate of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which has been steadily on the rise.

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Herbs and Spices Promote Gut Health
Herbs and Spices Promote Gut Health

May 31, 2023

A 2022 research study published in The Journal of Nutrition suggests that herbs and spices may be unsung heroes in the quest for gut health.

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