Researchers at the University of Adelaide have found yeasts that naturally occur on wine grapes may improve wines produced in warmer climates.
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Children Perform Better When Parents Are Involved in School Life
A family’s involvement in a child’s education acts as a source of social mobility, according to a study by experts from the HSE Centre of Social and Economic School Development, Mikhail Goshin and Tatyana Mertsalova.
Better Sleep — Not ‘All-Nighters’ — Helps Students on Final Exams
Students given extra points if they met “The 8-hour Challenge” — averaging eight hours of sleep for five nights during final exams week — did better than those who snubbed (or flubbed) the incentive, according to Baylor University research.
Don’t Quibble With a Gribble: Why a Curious Crustacean Could Hold Secret to Making Renewable Energy From Wood
Scientists studying the digestive system of a curious wood-eating crustacean have discovered it may hold the key to sustainably converting wood into biofuel.
Study shows precipitous decline in population of adult rainbow trout in Bow River
The population of adult rainbow trout in the Bow River has declined dramatically in recent years, a trend that puts at risk the world-famous recreational fishery, University of Calgary scientists have found.
New Review Highlights Importance of Good Sleep Routines for Children
Sleep hygiene—which includes practices like providing a cool and quiet sleeping environment or reading before bedtime to help kids unwind—is increasingly popular among parents looking to ensure their children get a good night’s rest.