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An Adelaide cement factory has been given permission to burn more plastic waste for fuel in a decision the local council plans to challenge in court.Port Adelaide’s Adbri cement factory has been at the center of local controversy over emissions for decades, but health officials insist emissions are at safe levels.Last week, the South Carolina Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved a six-week trial that will allow Adbri to use large amounts of “resource-derived fuel” (RDF), which is sourced primarily from the construction sector.The factory’s kilns can burn up to 32 tons of plastic per hour at concentrations of up to…

Physicists have used ordinary computers, advanced mathematics, and specialized software to solve difficult problems in quantum physics that were once said to be beyond the reach of classical machines. The study was conducted by researchers at the Simons Foundation Flatiron Institute’s Center for Computational Quantum Physics (CCQ) and collaborators at Boston University. Their method proved efficient enough that some calculations could be performed on personal laptops. This approach has the potential to expand the range of quantum mechanics problems that scientists can study by extracting more computational power from conventional hardware. It may also provide a useful strategy for optimization…

A new modeling study suggests that investing a little more upfront in smarter, more regenerative hospital designs could generate more than $100 million in long-term benefits while creating healthier, more resilient healthcare environments for patients, staff, and communities. Research: Fable Hospital 3.0: The business case for building better healthcare facilities. Image credit: Andrii Yalanskyi/Shutterstock.com recent BMJ reader The study modeled the potential return on investment (ROI) of incorporating high-performance regenerative design strategies. To a virtual hospital. Importance of hospital design Hospitals are important assets for communities and must be carefully designed with intelligence, compassion, and evidence-based principles. As key pillars…

As the UK prepares to phase out tobacco sales for future generations, researchers have found a sharp rise in illegal tobacco purchases, which could undermine the policy without stronger enforcement. Research: Cigarette and hand-rolled tobacco purchasing patterns evolving ahead of smokeless electricity generation legislation in the UK: Population Survey, 2020-2025. Image credit: Yaokaya/Shutterstock.com Illegal cigarette purchases are soaring across the UK, with young people and disadvantaged people most likely to turn to illicit sources, new research published in 2006 reveals. Nicotine and tobacco research. Illegal cigarette purchases increase ahead of policy change The UK government’s Tobacco and Vape Act 2026…

A key tool for destroying potentially dangerous gas at the LNG Canada facility in Kitimat has been out of service for more days than it was in operation between September and April. Announcements, events, and more from Tyee and select partners Hollyhock invites you to the “art of entanglement” A five-day journey through spirit, art, and science that reveals the interconnectedness of all things. Before operations began, LNG Canada predicted that the shutdown of its two acid gas incinerators could result in one of its “worst-case flare scenarios.” However, the ministry assured that such cases are rare, occurring “approximately once…

Scientists at UCLA have developed a mineral sunscreen formula that leaves far less of the pale, chalky residue that often discourages people from using sunscreen every day. Dermatologists have long recommended daily sunscreen use to reduce UV exposure. Excessive UV radiation is the main preventable cause of skin cancer, the most common cancer in the United States. Despite these risks, many people don’t apply sunscreen regularly. One common complaint is that mineral sunscreens containing zinc oxide can leave a noticeable white or gray film on the skin. Reforms zinc oxide to reduce white cast A study led by researchers at…

Eating habits that most closely match a woman’s existing routine are more effective in reducing postpartum baby weight, especially for mothers in the early postpartum period, new research has found. This study identified key factors influencing meal timing and perceived barriers to different chrononutrition approaches, with one emerging as particularly important: the ability to share dinner as a family. The survey results are: Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Jund), published by Elsevier, is an important step in informing the development of chrono-nutritional interventions for postnatal weight management. Most mothers do not return to their pre-pregnancy weight after…

The rapid decline in deaths comes as 30 years of global data reveal that progress has been uneven and there is a growing need for equitable pediatric IBD care. Study: Changing burden of early-onset inflammatory bowel disease: A global analysis. Image credit: Marko Aliaksandr / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal pediatric researchA group of researchers used Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 data to assess the global burden, time trends, and socio-economic disparities of early-onset inflammatory bowel disease (EO-IBD) in children under 10 years of age. background It is estimated that in 2021, more than 1,000…

THe has arbitrarily built a brothel at the foot of Vila Kurul, an illegal gold-mining settlement in the heart of Brazil’s most desecrated indigenous territory, which until just a few weeks ago was a den of depravity.Inebriated prospectors huddled around a wooden table, drinking beer and Scotch and watching sex workers pole-dance before joining them in a hut behind the brothel.The remains of a destroyed brothel in Villa Krull. Photo: João Laet/The GuardianThe surrounding encampments were also filled with raiders, as hordes of miners used pickaxes and explosives to dig deep into the hillsides and savanna in search of treasure.”They…

Growing evidence suggests that lifelong learning can help combat cognitive decline, but many older adults with dementia avoid traditional classes for fear of not being able to keep up. To address this gap, Northwestern University researchers created The Musical Museum, a live concert and lecture series designed specifically for people with neurocognitive disorders and their caregivers. A new paper detailing the program, developed by the Northwestern Music Medicine Program (NMMP), finds that it improves emotional well-being, intellectual stimulation, and social interaction. According to the survey, participants reported high satisfaction and significantly improved mood after the session. “The program provided peace,…