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Mountain chickadees have remarkable memories. A new study explains why

Mountain chickadees have among the best spatial memory in the animal kingdom. New research identifies the genes at play and offers insight into how a shifting climate may impact the evolution of this unique skill.
17-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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Aging adults stay home more, socialize less than pre-pandemic

Four years after the U.S. began to slowly emerge from mandatory COVID-19 lockdowns, a study of 7,000 aging adults suggests that for many, life has never been the same.
10-Apr-2024 7:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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Study sheds light on how genes work together to influence smoking habits

A new CU Boulder study sheds light on how genes associated with smoking work in conjunction with the rest of the genome, paving the way for more personalized approaches to help people kick the habit.
10-Apr-2024 5:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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‘Diverse’ agriculture benefits people and the environment at the same time

A new analysis from 2,655 farms on five continents suggests that moving away from industrial, monoculture farming could benefit both the planet and people.
5-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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CBD shown to ease anxiety without the risks that can come with THC

Cannabis products high in the nonintoxicating compound CBD can quell anxiety better than THC-dominant products— and without the potential side effects, new University of Colorado Boulder research suggests.
27-Feb-2024 8:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

What’s stopping US climate policies from working effectively

In an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and curb global warming, the U.S. has enacted several ambitious federal laws, such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed in 2022 and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021.
18-Jan-2024 7:05 AM EST Add to Favorites

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Study shows weed makes workouts more fun, but it's no performance enhancer

A bit of weed before a workout can boost motivation and make exercise more enjoyable. But if performance is the goal, it may be best to skip that joint.
5-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

Breastfeeding alters infant gut in ways that boost brain development, may improve test scores

Breastfeeding, even partially alongside formula feeding, changes the chemical makeup—or metabolome—of an infant’s gut in ways that positively influence brain development and may boost test scores years later, suggests new CU Boulder...
14-Dec-2023 7:05 AM EST Add to Favorites


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