Working consistently in an occupation with medium or high occupational physical activity was linked to an increased risk of cognitive impairment, according to a new study by the Norwegian National Centre of Ageing and Health, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health,and the Butler Columbia Aging Center.
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How to Save Plants From Climate Change? Just Ask Them
Redwoods and oaks that thrive on California’s coastline and coastal mountains might soon start finding it harder to survive.
Atlantic Walrus More Vulnerable Than Ever to Arctic Warming
Past cycles of climate change, along with human exploitation, have led to only small and isolated stocks of Atlantic walrus remaining.
Powering the Quantum Revolution: Quantum Engines on the Horizon
Quantum mechanics is a branch of physics that explores the properties and interactions of iparticles at very small scale, such as atoms and molecules. This has led to the development of new technologies that are more powerful and efficient compared to their conventional counterparts, causing breakthroughs in areas such as computing, communication, and energy.
OU Weather Researchers Explore Deep Convective Clouds in Coastal Cities
A research team led by principal investigator Yongjie Huang, a research scientist with the University of Oklahoma’s College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences, has received funding from the Department of Energy to study the complex interactions between convective clouds and their surrounding environments to improve weather prediction.
Desalination System Could Produce Freshwater That is Cheaper Than Tap Water
Engineers at MIT and in China are aiming to turn seawater into drinking water with a completely passive device that is inspired by the ocean, and powered by the sun.