Special Nutrient Helps Fish Survive Heat Stress
Scientists discovered that a natural pigment called astaxanthin can protect fish from damage caused by extreme heat. When largemouth bass were fed food …
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Can Wildfire Ash Help Grow Algae? What Scientists Are Learning
Wildfires are becoming more common and intense, leaving behind a dark substance called black carbon that washes into rivers and lakes. Scientists are exploring …
Read MoreSome Cows Respond Better to Gas-Reducing Feed Additives
Researchers tested a special feed additive called 3-NOP that helps reduce the amount of methane gas that dairy cows produce. Methane is a greenhouse gas that …
Read MoreCan We Really Save Earth's Animals? What Scientists Found
Scientists looked at dozens of studies about whether we can stop losing plants and animals on Earth. The good news: it's possible to turn things around. The …
Read MoreNew Supplement Reduces Cow Gas Without Changing Milk Quality
Researchers tested a special supplement called 3-NOP that helps reduce methane gas from dairy cows. They gave 30 cows this supplement for 9 weeks and compared …
Read MoreSpecial Microbes From Food Waste Cut Cow Methane by 25%
Scientists in India created a special mixture of helpful microbes grown from fruit and vegetable waste that they added to cow feed. When they tested it on …
Read MoreHealthier Diets in Mexico Cost Less and Help the Planet
Researchers in Mexico compared what people currently eat with seven different healthier diet options to see which ones were cheaper, better for the …
Read MoreHow Peat Moss Cleans Up Pollution and Fights Climate Change
Scientists are discovering that peat moss, a spongy plant material found in wetlands, is nature's cleanup crew. When peat moss works together with tiny …
Read MoreWhy Food Guidelines Need to Include Plant-Based Options
Scientists reviewed how countries give food advice to their citizens and found that most guidelines don't talk enough about eating more plants or protecting …
Read MoreUltra-Processed Foods Harm the Planet More Than Fresh Foods
A large European study of nearly 370,000 people found that eating ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks, sugary drinks, and instant meals) creates more …
Read MorePollution and Warming Waters Are Changing Seal Health in the Arctic
Scientists studied ringed seals in the Arctic to understand how pollution and climate change affect their bodies. They tested 254 different chemicals in seal …
Read MoreSimple Treatments Help Corals Survive Heat Stress
Corals around the world are dying from ocean heat, but scientists just discovered that four simple treatments might help them survive. Researchers in the Red …
Read MoreHow to Fight Climate Change Without Hurting People's Health
Experts from the UK gathered to figure out how to make our food system better for the planet while making sure everyone stays healthy and well-fed. Right now, …
Read MoreSmall Food Swaps Can Cut Pollution and Keep You Healthy
Scientists discovered that you don't need to completely change what you eat to help the planet and stay healthy. By making smart choices within the foods you …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Help Fish Grow Better in Hot Water
Scientists discovered that adding a specific type of helpful bacteria called Lactococcus lactis to fish food can help young American shad grow faster and stay …
Read MoreSpecial Supplement Helps Fish Survive Hot Water Better
Scientists tested whether adding a natural substance called fulvic acid to fish food could help large yellow croakers survive in hot water during summer. They …
Read MoreMountain Salamanders Age Slower at Higher Altitudes
Scientists studied 100 salamanders living at different heights on a Chinese mountain to understand how their environment affects aging. They discovered that …
Read MoreRed Seaweed Could Help Cows Burp Less Methane
Scientists discovered that adding red seaweed to cow feed dramatically reduces the amount of methane gas cows produce—a major contributor to climate change. By …
Read MoreCan Vitamins Help Us Stay Healthy as Our Planet Changes?
Scientists are asking an important question: as climate change and pollution affect our environment, can dietary supplements like vitamins and minerals help …
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