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Mindfulness Therapy Helps Bring On The Zzz’s
When it comes to getting a good night's rest, mindfulness-based therapy may be more effective than an active sleep hygiene program in improving sleep quality.
No More Waiting: Tackling Viral Hepatitis In Asia
From detecting hidden cases to enabling early treatment, here’s how clinical lab diagnostics play a crucial role in overcoming the threat of viral hepatitis.
Prenatal BPA Exposure Linked To Male Bias In Autism
Male rat offspring exposed to BPA in the womb had impaired learning and memory, suggesting that BPA could contribute to male bias in autism.
Why Macaques Minimally Interact In Palm Oil Plantations
Faced with constant threats, macaques acted more aggressively and showed reduced social bonding inside palm oil plantations, research shows.
Waste Not, Want Not: Tracking SARS-CoV-2 Variants In Wastewater
To better track SARS-CoV-2 variants, scientists have developed a quicker, cheaper method for detecting the virus in wastewater. Here's how they did it.
Finding Peace Among The (Vertical) Plants
Need to relax? Looking at vertical greenery might just do the trick, say scientists from Singapore.
How Early Humans Survived The Toba Eruption
Despite the climate impacts of the Toba eruption 74,000 years ago, our early ancestors in Africa were likely shielded from the catastrophe's worst effects.
Forming New Neurons With Help From Gut Microbes
According to scientists, gut microbes that metabolize tryptophan release molecules that stimulate the production of new neurons in the adult brain.
Philippine Birds On The Brink Of Extinction
Deforestation, habitat degradation and wildlife exploitation are among the factors increasing the extinction risk of Philippine birds, find scientists.