A recent study from McGill University proposes a way to enhance the nutritional value of oats by increasing their content of oleic acid, a type of healthy fat known for its cardiovascular heart benefits and potential to lower diabetes.
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New Global Database of Dams and Reservoirs Could Transform Water Management
A groundbreaking database developed by the Global Dam Watch (GDW) consortium is set to transform the global understanding of dams and reservoirs.
New Research Reveals How Large-Scale Adoption of Electric Vehicles Can Improve Air Quality and Human Health
A new study from U of T Engineering’s Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering suggests that large-scale adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) could lead to significant population-level health benefits.
High Pollution Levels Linked to Westward Spread of European Forest Plants
There is a common belief that species are generally moving northwards, due to climate change, with some forced out of hotter southern Europe and others suited to warm conditions now able to establish in previously cooler northern regions.
Plastic Pollution Harms Bees
A new review study in Nature Communications is the first to systematically show the harmful effects of nano- and microplastics on bees and other beneficial insects. Their function as pollinators is impaired by the plastic particles.
‘Forever Chemicals’ Linked to Poorer Sleep
Young adults with higher levels of certain “forever chemicals” in their blood reported poorer sleep, a new study finds.