Any time a new technology has an industry buzzing, there will always be skeptics. When it comes to scientific advancements like genetic engineering and gene editing, much of that concern relates to the long-term effects of these seemingly miraculous practices. Even if something appears to be safe right now, how can anyone be certain it … Continue reading BOMBSHELL: Genetic editing via CRISPR may cause widespread cancer, study warns
Scientific voices speak out unequivocally about vaccines and their dangers
Now that it’s been exposed that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been lying about the connection between vaccines and autism for at least 14 years, many prominent doctors and health practitioners are now coming forward to corroborate the fact that vaccines are, in fact, harming children. Dr. Kenneth Aitken, M.D., a … Continue reading Scientific voices speak out unequivocally about vaccines and their dangers
Soils treated with organic fertilizer are healthier; produce stronger plants
Come to any local gardening center and you may see rows and rows of plant- and animal-based fertilizers that boast of faster growth, beautiful blooms, or abundant produce from your plants. But which type of fertilizer can actually deliver these promises? A study published in the journal Biological Agriculture & Horticulture assessed the effect of plant- and animal-based soil amendments in the … Continue reading Soils treated with organic fertilizer are healthier; produce stronger plants
Organic matter found in ancient meteorites may hold clues to understanding the birth of life on Earth
Chondritic meteorites that date back to the formation of the Solar System offer a window through which we can view the distant past. Researchers believe that organic matter trapped in these antediluvian space rocks can show us how life began on our planet, an article in Alpha Galileo reported. Furthermore, the University of Manchester (UoM) research team suggests that such … Continue reading Organic matter found in ancient meteorites may hold clues to understanding the birth of life on Earth
Want bigger, healthier potatoes? Use straw mulch; it improves soil quality and suppresses weeds
Want to get the most yield and the biggest tubers from your crop of potatoes, protect them from certain pests and weeds, and not use any artificial chemicals? An American study reported that adding straw mulch to the soil around emerging potatoes will result in bigger, healthier tubers. Mulch was also shown to protect the crops against … Continue reading Want bigger, healthier potatoes? Use straw mulch; it improves soil quality and suppresses weeds
The suppressed truth about Tylenol: It’s toxic to children
If you were to ask your average mainstream doctor, or investigate the issue in official scientific journals, chances are you’d discover that acetaminophen (Tylenol) is generally classified as being safe for pregnant women and developing children. But a closer look at actual science tells a much different story. While the internet is saturated with seemingly … Continue reading The suppressed truth about Tylenol: It’s toxic to children
Portion control: Eat your fruit, don’t drink it; study finds consumption of fruit juice contributes to weight gain
Fruits are really meant to be eaten, not drunk. That’s the conclusion of a recently released study that found out drinking 100 percent fruit juice contributed to weight gain instead of weight loss. The Seattle-based researchers recommended people eat whole fruits if they want to really shed some pounds, reported a Newswise article. “American adults gain an average … Continue reading Portion control: Eat your fruit, don’t drink it; study finds consumption of fruit juice contributes to weight gain
Social media is actually ISOLATING teens: Doctor warns parents of serious risks associated with heavy smartphone use
Aside from negatively impacting the concentration of teenagers, “heavy smartphone use” is linked to “an increased rate of social isolation, depression, suicidal thoughts, and even suicide.” A decade after Steve Jobs, Apple’s co-founder, launched the first iPhone, 92 percent of teenagers own a smartphone. A double-edged sword, smartphones revolutionized communication but they also increased “the risk … Continue reading Social media is actually ISOLATING teens: Doctor warns parents of serious risks associated with heavy smartphone use
Does aging BEGIN in the brain? Development of new neurons slows down as we get older, followed by regular signs of aging
Can aging be slowed down or even reversed? The answer to that is yes, according to researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. One needs only to look at the hypothalamus, where certain neural stem cells can both precipitate and reverse the aging process. For their study, the researchers made use of healthy mice. When the animals reached 10 months in … Continue reading Does aging BEGIN in the brain? Development of new neurons slows down as we get older, followed by regular signs of aging
Scientists aim to predict the next Ebola outbreak by tracking the migration patterns of BATS
The next time an Ebola epidemic breaks out in Africa, we may be warned in advance by bats. A Science Daily article reports how Pennsylvania-based researchers created a computer model that predicts the migratory movements of the airborne mammals that carry the virus. Bats are considered to be a primary carrier of the Ebola virus. They are also reservoirs … Continue reading Scientists aim to predict the next Ebola outbreak by tracking the migration patterns of BATS
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