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.
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‘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.
New Blood Test Quickly Detects Earliest Signs of Heart Attack
With heart attacks, every second counts. A new blood test diagnoses them in minutes rather than hours and could be adapted as a tool for first responders and people at home.
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.
Chickpeas – Sustainable and Climate-Friendly Foods of the Future
Chickpeas are a drought-resistant legume plant with a high protein content.
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.