As a grandparent, it’s natural to want to connect with your grandchildren in this way, especially when you’re so excited to see them. However, many kids may not feel comfortable giving hugs and kisses on demand, and it’s important for the adults in their lives to respect this. “While this phrase is likely filled with […]
By treating cells with levels of flow and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) that commonly co-occur in human host tissues, the Illinois researchers discovered that previous reports significantly overestimated the hydrogen peroxide levels required to block bacterial growth. They found that flow increases the effectiveness of hydrogen peroxide 50-fold. Credit: Current Biology (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2024.10.029 The human […]
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The increased use of a chemical compound to replace TNT in explosive devices has a damaging and long lasting effect on plants, new research has shown. In recent years, TNT has started to be replaced with DNAN, but until now very little was known about how this substance impacts the environment […]
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Companies in China that self-regulate to reduce harmful social practices—an increasingly prevalent strategy—are more likely to attract reputation-sensitive buyers and increase their exports to the Western world, new Cornell research finds. Activism in recent decades has prompted numerous firms and sectors to adopt codes of conduct, certification systems, and other types […]
TikTok is being sued by seven families in France, who accuse the social media giant of exposing their children to harmful content – leading two to take their own lives. The case alleges the video platform’s algorithm exposed them to content promoting self-harm, eating disorders and suicide, said Laure Boutron-Marmion, a lawyer for the families. […]
Scientists have discovered that microplastics not just throughout nature but also throughout human bodies. Microplastics have been found throughout the human body — including inside lungs, blood and brains — and while it is not yet clear how harmful they are to our health, some researchers are sounding the alarm. These tiny pieces of plastic […]
