
Author: Mary Moore RN


California Drought: Frequent and Severe Extreme Heat Events More Likely in the Future
The drought continues in California, and the desert is spreading further west. In addition to wildfires, the situation has also other lesser-known consequences which are discussed in this article. …
Sulfuric Acid Rain May Be the Cause of the Extinction of Land Species 252 Million Years Ago
Unlike the marine environment, the mechanisms that led to the mass extinction that took place on Earth’s continents at the end of the Permian are still poorly understood. A …
One in 500 Men Has an Extra Sex Chromosome Which Puts Them at Risk for Diabetes, Pulmonary Embolism, and COPD
The XX or XY chromosomes determine an individual’s sex, but a significant proportion of men may have an extra one. XXY or XYY males are prone to various health …
Australian Researchers Show How Plants Secretly Decide How Much CO2 They Store
By absorbing some of the carbon dioxide (CO2) we emit into the atmosphere, plants help us fight global warming. However, plants also emit some of this CO2, which limits …
Scientists Confirm Inhaled Vaccines More Effective For COVID-19 Than Nasal Sprays
A comparison of vaccine delivery systems for respiratory infection treatments that was carried out by scientists from McMaster University showed that inhaled aerosols offer superior protection and more robust …
Scientists Discover Superworms Can Munch Through Polystyrene
A new study by a team of scientists from Australia shows that certain superworms could transform how plastic waste is recycled and, thus, help save the planet. Large quantities …
Dostarlimab (Jemperli) Cures Colorectal Cancer without the Need for Surgery or Chemotherapy
A small clinical trial with 12 participants yielded impressive results: 100% of the colorectal cancer patients saw their cancer disappear. So how does this immunotherapy-based treatment work so effectively? …
Research: Machiavellian CEOs More Beneficial to Organizations
A new study published in the Strategic Management Journal shows that companies enjoy more cost benefits when they are headed by chief executives with Machiavellian attributes. Researchers estimated that …

