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September 2021

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Stay in Tune with Our Body Clock to Sidestep the Blues

Aug 31, 2021 06:30AM

Research shows that sleeping out of sync with our natural rhythms makes us more likely to experience depression, anxiety and reduced well-being.

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Wild Bees Thrive on Forest Deadwood

Aug 31, 2021 06:30AM

Scientists have found that creating deadwood in coniferous forests is a promising restoration measure to promote an abundance of aboveground nesting bees.

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Farm Waste Doubles as Construction Material

Aug 31, 2021 06:30AM

Agricultural waste (agro-waste) such as manure, leaf litter and crop residues can be recycled into organic and sustainable construction materials, helping to reduce landfill issues.

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Wealth Distribution Linked to Urban Canopies

Aug 31, 2021 06:30AM

An analysis has found that a pattern of inequitable distribution of trees has deprived many communities of the health and other benefits that sufficient tree cover can deliver.

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Worldwide Shark Extinction Risk

Aug 31, 2021 06:30AM

A study has discovered sharks to be absent from many of the world’s coral reefs, indicating they are “functionally extinct”, that is, too rare to fulfill their normal role in the ecosystem.

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Artificial Milk is Next ‘Frankenfood’

Aug 31, 2021 06:30AM

Genetically recombined Trichoderma reesei fungus is producing synthetic versions of dairy proteins casein and whey for an animal-free milk.

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Shedding Light on Lightbulbs: The Ins and Outs of Our Options

Aug 31, 2021 06:30AM

The pros and cons of incandescent, fluorescent and LED bulbs, with information on costs and proper disposal.

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Art’s Embrace: Healing Through Creativity

Aug 31, 2021 06:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Art can be a powerful force for healing. Throughout America, art’s redemption takes center stage at hospitals, nursing homes, jails, public spaces and homeless shelters.

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Yoga to Heal Trauma: Soothing Poses Calm the Nervous System

Aug 31, 2021 06:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Trauma-informed yoga (also called trauma-sensitive yoga) is a promising therapeutic branch of the yogic system designed to quell the body’s programmed “fight-or-flight” responses.

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Foraged Fungi Fare: Cooking with Wild Mushrooms

Aug 31, 2021 06:30AM ● By April Thompson

Wild mushrooms, particularly foraged fungi that offer a host of nutritional benefits, can infuse exciting new flavors and textures into familiar dishes.

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