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Mangroves are among the world’s most effective natural carbon stores, but new research suggests that their ability to trap carbon may weaken as sea levels continue to rise. These salt-tolerant coastal forests occupy less than 1% of the Earth’s surface, but hold about 15% of all carbon stored in marine ecosystems. Most of that carbon is locked up in the soil beneath the trees, making mangroves important allies in efforts to slow climate change. While some previous studies have shown that rising sea levels may increase carbon storage in mangrove ecosystems, new research paints a more complex picture. Rising sea…

Researchers who followed more than 147,000 adults for up to 30 years found that moderate strength training was associated with a lower risk of death, and that combining it with aerobic exercise improved overall survival rates the most. Study: Long-term resistance training considering all-cause and cause-specific mortality: assessing dose-response and co-association with aerobic physical activity. Image credit: Arsenii Palivoda/Shutterstock.com In recent research, British Journal of Sports Medicine They investigated whether resistance training alone or in combination with aerobic exercise affected all-cause and cause-specific mortality rates. Effects of aerobic training and strength training Aerobic exercise, such as walking, running, and cycling,…

A short Pilates program was associated with improvements in heart health, blood sugar control, and stress-related biomarkers, with older women showing the strongest physiological responses. Study: Effects of a 4-week Pilates program on cardiovascular, metabolic, and neuroendocrine responses in previously sedentary adult women: An age-stratified longitudinal study. Image credit: PeopleImages/Shutterstock.com A four-week Pilates program may improve cardiovascular, metabolic, and neuroendocrine responses in previously sedentary women, according to a new study published in the journal life. How Pilates supports physical and mental health Pilates is a complete mind-body exercise intervention known to improve physical strength, balance, postural control, muscular endurance, mental…

Women who averaged about 7 hours of sedentary time per day instead of more than 10 hours and spent more time doing light activity had a significantly lower risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, highlighting this as a potentially practical strategy beyond traditional exercise recommendations. Study: Adverse pregnancy outcomes and sedentary behavior, light physical activity, and daily step count. Image credit: Maridav/Shutterstock.com Recent research published in Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association They found that pregnant women who replaced several hours of daily sedentary time with light physical activity were less likely to experience adverse pregnancy outcomes. How daily exercise shapes pregnancy health…

Collagen supplements have become one of the wellness industry’s most popular products, promoting everything from younger-looking skin to stronger joints and better athletic performance. Currently, the largest review of research conducted to date suggests that some of those claims are supported by evidence, while others are not. Published in Cosmetic Surgery Journal Open Forumthe new study combines results from 16 systematic reviews, 113 randomized controlled trials, and nearly 8,000 participants from around the world. Researchers have found that while collagen supplementation may have measurable benefits for skin health and osteoarthritis symptoms, it has little benefit when it comes to improving…

You might think that a bee foraging in your garden and a browser window running ChatGPT have nothing in common. However, recent scientific research is seriously considering the possibility that one or both are conscious. There are many ways to study consciousness. One of the most common is measuring how animals (or artificial intelligence (AI)) behave. But two new papers on the possibility of consciousness in animals and AI suggest new theories on how to test this. The theory falls somewhere between sensationalism and inevitable skepticism about whether humans are the only conscious beings on Earth.intense discussionQuestions about consciousness have…

Internal documents reveal how cigarette-era product engineering, consumer psychology and “better-for-you” reformulation strategies helped shape America’s most famous children’s ultra-processed food brand. The tobacco industry’s contribution to the development of ultra-processed foods in the United States, 1985-2007: A case study of lunch menus. Recent research published in American Journal of Public Health We tracked the product development of Lunchables, a prepackaged food brand owned by tobacco company Philip Morris Companies (PMC). In 2023, two new formulations of Kraft Heinz Lunchables qualified for the United States (US) National School Lunch Program (NSLP). However, Kraft Heinz pulled Lunchables from the NSLP a…

Demand for biofuels could soar by nearly a third this year, pushing food price inflation even higher and bringing the world closer to a global food crisis.With oil prices soaring to nearly $100 a barrel in the wake of the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, more countries are choosing to increase their use of biofuels.Countries such as the United States, Indonesia, Brazil and Thailand are trying to increase the amount of biofuels made from a variety of organic materials mixed with fossil fuels. The Transport and Environment (T&E) think tank estimates…

Sartorius launches Cubis® III, the latest innovation in its premium line of laboratory balances, enabling compliant, connected weighing without relying on additional software typically required to bridge instruments and laboratory systems. Cubis® III integrates directly into any digital ecosystem with built-in connectivity, native compliance features, and configurable on-instrument workflows to simplify validation, IT efforts, and long-term maintenance. Image credit: Sartorius Balances are a critical data source for compliance-driven labs. However, many setups rely on additional middleware layers to meet regulations. Cubis® III handles compliance and connectivity on the instrument, giving labs the option to integrate and connect directly from the…

When most people think of the immune system, they think of white blood cells that fight invading bacteria in the bloodstream. But now, according to research published June 4 in the journal Cell Press, molecular cellScientists detail another, but equally important, route by which our bodies fight infections: directly inside already infected cells. In the report, the authors define a previously undescribed method of bacterial resistance, a term they coined “antibody-directed xenophagy” (ADX). This method allows cells to digest bacteria and viruses that pass through the cell membrane. Salmonella and adenovirus. Viral xenophagy has been talked about as a…