In an age of rapidly growing urbanization, rooftop farming has emerged as a sustainable response
Rooftop farming, also
As urban populations continue to grow, rooftop farming fosters community engagement
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Using animals to test drugs intended for humans is controversial, with critics arguing there are other ways to ensure new medicines are safe and effective. But the scientists who carry out the research say animal studies remain necessary. Statistics indicate that in the UK around three million mice are being used for research and tens of millions worldwide.
Despite the difference in appearances, the genetic similarities with humans are
Animal Defenders International (ADI) is one of the groups that campaigns for an end to the use of animals in research. “We would argue that it is extremely outdated, and not very good science for humans,” says Fleur Dawes of ADI. Ms. Dawes believes the suffering that the animals go through does not legalize their
However, Dr. Wells from Mary Lyon Centre (MLC) says they are constantly trying to
If we
Fleur Dawes agrees one alternative is not enough. But she says, “By combining the different alternatives, you can actually get a much better picture that is of much better
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3. Trolls often use several
4. Getting to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this
5. Finally, in the 20th century, the southern part of Ireland
6. And down by the sea, the
7. Imagine having the
8. Virtual choir members record themselves while they
9. Two years ago, I was told I had a serious
10. At the same time, we all go through
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3. As is indicated in Patent Law of the People’s Republic of China, any individual or enterprise isn’t allowed
4. The ancient city relic near Yellow River
5. When typhoon struck the harbor, boats on the coastline
6. Know some basics of children psychology, and you will have no difficulty in
7. Canada which features its unique geographic sights of North America
8. It was three months before this anti-depression drug
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Tobacco use and its negative impacts on health have been well-documented for decades. Traditional tobacco products, such as cigarettes, have been
Despite being
HTPs are packaged to appeal to young people who perceive them as safer than smoking. To prevent young people from experimenting with HTPs and
The innumerable downsides to smoking should give smokers
Unfortunately, quitting tobacco isn't easy. Most people will also encounter numerous challenges including nicotine withdrawal and symptoms such as eagerness, irritability (易怒) and difficulty concentrating. Supportive social environments, coping strategies and professional help are
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The Curious World of Bats
Not all bats are unbelievably adorable, like the one below. Many of them have
Scientists are typically reluctant to
Being able to fly is just one of their
For how much energy they need, it’s also surprising that many bat species, including most of those in the US, rely on insects alone for food. They have to eat ridiculous quantities of them. A mom that is
Oddly, although bats can fly, they can’t easily take off from a(n)
While bats remain highly understudied relative to birds and other mammals, scientists are
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Brain Signals for Lasting Pain
Brain signals that reveal how much pain a person is in have been discovered by scientists who say the work is a step towards new treatments for people living with lasting pain.
It is the first time researchers have decoded the brain activity
Lasting pain affects nearly 28 million adults in the UK alone, and the causes are
For the latest study, Shirvalkar and his colleagues
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Exercise Can Help Prevent Depression, Study Finds
How often do you exercise? A new
The Department of Health and Human Services recommends that adults engage in 2.5 to 5 hours of moderate activity per week or one hour and 15 minutes to 2.5 hours of
Adults who took a walk for what
Many
Nearly 5% of adults in the U.S. report regular feelings of depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Among the study participants, researchers estimate that 1 in every 9 cases of depression might have been prevented had everyone met recommended exercise
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Science in Images
Oyster mushrooms feature in cuisines around the world, but they should be off the menu for hungry worms -- which these delicious mushrooms will kill and eat. Now researchers finally know how they do it.
A study published in Science Advances details how oyster mushrooms use a particular poisonous substance to freeze and get rid of mushroom-eating roundworms called nematodes (线虫). The mushrooms, which grow on nutrient-poor dead wood, then
“Nematodes happen to be the most
The study team of geneticists, biochemists and biologists had previously found that oyster mushrooms release an unidentified poisonous substance that will somehow
For their new work, the researchers grew and analyzed samples of the mushroom’s tissue, finding no noticeable poison even when they broke it up. They reasoned that whatever was killing the worms must be a kind of
Before this study, “we underestimated the
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Will AI allow humans to play a part?
Rebecca used to have a regular job, translating a fashion brand’s website into German. One day a big change happened. The company
“What it meant,
The speed of change, though, has been
For some, that’s fine. “People will say, ‘OK, instead of working at one rate for this number of words per hour, I’m working at many more words per hour, but for a much lower rate.’ Some are happy to take on. Some won’t, as a matter of principle.”
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