Young adults with higher levels of certain “forever chemicals” in their blood reported poorer sleep, a new study finds.
‘Forever Chemicals’ Linked to Poorer Sleep
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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.
Identifying the Genes that Viruses ‘Steal’ from Ocean Microbes
The microbes that cycle nutrients in the ocean don’t do the work on their own – the viruses that infect them also influence the process.
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.
