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Released: 23-Aug-2024 3:05 PM EDT
MSU study finds placebos reduce stress, anxiety, depression — even when people know they are placebos
Michigan State University

A study out of Michigan State University found that nondeceptive placebos, or placebos given with people fully knowing they are placebos, effectively manage stress — even when the placebos are administered remotely.

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Released: 23-Aug-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Instrumental: Brookhaven's Alabama-Bound Spectrometer
Brookhaven National Laboratory

What populates Alabama's William Bankhead National Forest? Trees might be the first thing that come to mind -- or maybe deer. But a lot of sophisticated scientific instruments are joining the natural forest occupants thanks to a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) research facility being set up there to study connections between the forest and atmosphere.

Newswise: Revealing the Secrets of Carbon from Ocean Waters: How Molecules Control Organic Matter Persistence from Surface Waters to the Depths
Released: 22-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Revealing the Secrets of Carbon from Ocean Waters: How Molecules Control Organic Matter Persistence from Surface Waters to the Depths
Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory - EMSL

A study led by the University of Minnesota and the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory sheds light on the origins and ultimate fate of organic carbon by resolving distinct components that cycle at different rates.

Newswise: MOU Signing between Social Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, and World’s Leading Organization in Social Development, Yunus Centre, headed by Nobel Laureate, to Create “Power of Change” toward Sustainable Society
Released: 22-Aug-2024 8:55 AM EDT
MOU Signing between Social Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, and World’s Leading Organization in Social Development, Yunus Centre, headed by Nobel Laureate, to Create “Power of Change” toward Sustainable Society
Chulalongkorn University

Social Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, signed an MOU with Yunus Centre, the world’s leading organization in social development. This MOU aims to pave the way for further collaboration and foster the “power of change” to drive Thai society toward a sustainable future. This collaboration will focus on combining the knowledge, experience, and resources of both organizations in projects and activities.

Newswise: CeO2 nanoparticles: a double-edged sword for aquatic algal life
Released: 22-Aug-2024 6:05 AM EDT
CeO2 nanoparticles: a double-edged sword for aquatic algal life
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A crucial study reveals significant alterations in growth, photosynthetic activity, and gene expression of freshwater algae due to cerium oxide nanoparticles. This research highlights the complex interactions between these microscopic pollutants and key aquatic producers, providing essential insights into the ecological impacts of nanomaterial pollution.

Newswise: Greenhouse gas HFC-23: Abatement of emissions is achievable
Released: 22-Aug-2024 3:05 AM EDT
Greenhouse gas HFC-23: Abatement of emissions is achievable
Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology

Researchers from Empa, the University of Bristol and the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) have investigated the emissions of the potent greenhouse gas HFC-23 from the production of Teflon and coolants. Their study shows: Abatement measures work – but are not being implemented everywhere.

Newswise: Fishing for missing environmental data in coastal oceans
Released: 21-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Fishing for missing environmental data in coastal oceans
University of Delaware

A new University of Delaware study addresses the lack of data on how much human-generated carbon dioxide is present in coastal oceans – the saltwater ecosystems that link the land and sea. Capturing this data is crucial to calculating how much emissions must be cut in the future.

Newswise: Pioneering study shows effective regulation and monitoring is key to tackling emissions of a super-greenhouse gas
19-Aug-2024 11:00 AM EDT
Pioneering study shows effective regulation and monitoring is key to tackling emissions of a super-greenhouse gas
University of Bristol

New research has revealed factories globally are not properly destroying one of the most potent greenhouse gases emitted from the production of fluoropolymers like Teflon, and refrigerants.

Newswise: Mobile species are ‘glue’ which connect different habitats together, study finds
20-Aug-2024 5:05 AM EDT
Mobile species are ‘glue’ which connect different habitats together, study finds
University of Bristol

A groundbreaking study conducted across 30 field sites in the southwest UK has revealed the importance of incorporating varied habitats into the landscape at large.

Released: 21-Aug-2024 9:05 AM EDT
WashU to lead $26 million decarbonization initiative
Washington University in St. Louis

A powerhouse collaboration of universities and industry, led by Washington University in St. Louis, is embarking on a bold plan to transform manufacturing toward zero or negative emissions by converting carbon dioxide ultimately into environmentally friendly chemicals and products that create a circular economy.

Newswise: From embers to crisis: the expanding threat of wildfires under global warming
Released: 21-Aug-2024 4:05 AM EDT
From embers to crisis: the expanding threat of wildfires under global warming
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Wildfires are emerging as a critical global issue, intensified by climate change and increasingly threatening both the environment and public health. A recent study reveals that these fires are not only becoming more frequent but also more severe, particularly in high-latitude regions such as Asia and North America.

19-Aug-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Research shows reducing future global flooding hinges on cutting greenhouse gas emissions
University of Bristol

Pioneering research forecasts worldwide flooding is likely to be significantly worse in future decades if countries fail to meet official pledges to cut carbon emissions.

Newswise: The power of play: Strengthening senior wellbeing through generational bonds
Released: 20-Aug-2024 9:05 PM EDT
The power of play: Strengthening senior wellbeing through generational bonds
University of South Australia

Watching your children frolic through a playground is one of the many joys of being a parent or grandparent, but new research has found that engaging in play with kids could help improve mental health.

Newswise: It only takes 15 minutes to change your health
Released: 20-Aug-2024 4:30 PM EDT
It only takes 15 minutes to change your health
University of South Australia

Corporate Cup, lunchtime yoga, or even ‘walk and talks’, organisations come up with all sorts of wellness initiatives to encourage people to be more active in the workplace. But before you duck and hide, new research shows that all it takes is 15 minutes and a touch of gamification to put you on the path to success.

Newswise: Illinois scientists to revamp corn breeding with focus on climate resilience
Released: 20-Aug-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Illinois scientists to revamp corn breeding with focus on climate resilience
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture is investing in University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign research that could expedite the development of climate-resilient corn.

Newswise: Sewage secrets: economic factors shaping our microbiome exposed
Released: 20-Aug-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Sewage secrets: economic factors shaping our microbiome exposed
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A global study has uncovered a strong link between the microbes found in sewage and a country’s economic conditions. By analyzing samples from 60 countries, researchers found that the diversity of human-related microbes varies widely, influenced by factors such as export levels and social security. This study demonstrates how sewage can be a valuable tool for monitoring public health and assessing the impact of economic conditions on microbial communities worldwide.

Newswise: Researchers develop post-wildfire landslide susceptibility model
Released: 19-Aug-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Researchers develop post-wildfire landslide susceptibility model
Tufts University

Tufts University researcher Farshid Vahedifard and his team have created physics models to predict cascading hazards such as landslides and debris flows that can follow wildfires.

Newswise: Gases from Burning Biomass React within Clouds, Forming Secondary Organic Aerosols
Released: 19-Aug-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Gases from Burning Biomass React within Clouds, Forming Secondary Organic Aerosols
Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory - EMSL

A multi-institutional team of researchers developed a stand-alone box model to predict aqueous and cloud chemistry of biomass-burning phenols based on laboratory measurements.



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