Tag: water
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Antarctic tourists are becoming citizen scientists to help clean up the continent
[ad_1] Antarctica is one of the last largely untouched places on Earth. Ten years ago, about 33,000 tourists visited the South Continent each year.Today that number has more than doubled to over 74,000 [PDF]But with them comes invasive species that can destroy fragile ecosystems, further damage heavily trafficked areas, and increase pollution. To reduce visitor ... -
Contrary to popular claims, water fluoridation has so far not been associated with cognitive impairment or other health problems.
[ad_1] Claim “Harvard Study Confirms: Fluoride Lowers Children’s IQ” detail Factually inaccurate: A Harvard University study did not confirm that fluoride lowers a child’s IQ. Although this study established a correlation between fluoride levels and children’s IQ, it did not prove that fluoride caused the observed differences in IQ scores.inadequate support: There is currently no ... -
Why do people get phobias?
[ad_1] Most people can come up with something that is particularly scary to them.maybe they’re scared of spiders — max 15% of Americans have arachnophobia (opens in new tab) —or, as some studies suggest, they are afraid to fly. Affects about 1 in 5 people (opens in new tab). But why do we experience fears ... -
Star of Science innovators tackle environmental issues
[ad_1] Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation (QF) Top 7 Innovators science star This week, Season 14 took the stage to prove the feasibility of inventing projects that address the most pressing challenges of environmental sustainability for communities around the world. Since its inception, the show, held at Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), QF’s technology hub, ... -
Klara Spilkova has won the KPMG Irish Open in dramatic fashion.
[ad_1] With all eyes on this afternoon’s Presidents Cup finale, we were in danger of missing out on some seriously competitive golf on the Ladies European Tour. The KPMG Irish Open at Dromoland Castle ended in dramatic fashion, with Czech Republic’s Klara Spilkova winning with a birdie on the first playoff hole. Her regulation play ... -
Arago Dedicated to Science
[ad_1] On September 25, 1820, French physicist François Arago announced that he had discovered the occurrence of electromagnetism. This is just one of Arago’s many contributions that he devoted his life to advancing science. ASGanesh details his Arago life… On September 25, 1820, French physicist François Arago announced that he had discovered the occurrence of ... -
Arago Dedicated to Science
[ad_1] On September 25, 1820, French physicist François Arago announced that he had discovered the occurrence of electromagnetism. This is just one of Arago’s many contributions that he devoted his life to advancing science. ASGanesh details his Arago life… On September 25, 1820, French physicist François Arago announced that he had discovered the occurrence of ... -
Help girls get an education and help the next generation
[ad_1] Group photo of Haruga Girls in 2009. [Photo provided to China Daily] In a latest press release, the China Children’s and Youth Fund has funded the education of 1.76 million girls and provided 133,400 girls with one-on-one dating or personalized psychological counseling through the “Spring Buds” project. said to have provided. This means that ...











