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Study Suggests HDL Cholesterol Levels May Impact Dementia Risk in Older Adults

October 6, 2023

A recent study published in Neurology has raised questions about the relationship between high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels and the risk of dementia in older adults. The research suggests that both high and low levels of HDL cholesterol may be ..

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Study Reveals Global Impact of Metal Mining Contamination on Floodplains

October 5, 2023

A study recently published in the journal Science estimates that approximately 23 million people worldwide live on floodplains contaminated by toxic waste from metal mining activity. The research utilized a global database of 185,000 metal mines and assessed the contamination’s ..

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NASA’s Perseverance Rover Captures Dust Devil on Mars

October 5, 2023

NASA’s Perseverance rover captured a fascinating sight on Mars—an image of a dust devil swirling across the planet’s Jezero Crater. This event, recorded on August 30, 2023, during the rover’s 899th Martian day, provides valuable insights into Martian weather patterns ..

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Discovery of Jupiter-Mass Binary Objects in Orion Nebula

October 5, 2023

Dozens of planet-sized objects have been discovered in the Orion Nebula through observations made by the James Webb Space Telescope, raising questions about the formation of these entities. These objects, termed “Jupiter-mass binary objects” or “Jumbos,” do not fit the ..

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Bird Migration Patterns in the Himalayas Linked to Diet and Habitat Availability

October 4, 2023

A recent study, published in the journal Global Ecology and Biogeography, has examined the seasonal elevational shifts of 302 Himalayan bird species, revealing that the majority of these birds migrate downslope during the winter. However, a small proportion of species ..

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Study Finds High Levels of Cancer-Causing Heavy Metals in Odisha Wetlands

October 4, 2023

While the water from these wetlands is not directly used for human consumption, people in surrounding communities can indirectly consume heavy metals by consuming various foods from these wetlands, such as fish, rice, vegetables, and spinach. This indirect exposure can ..

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