3 Attractive Dividend Stocks Whose Dividends Could Double
These companies have delivered handsome dividend growth and can continue doing so in the years to come.
Intermittent fasting can help manage metabolic disease
Eating your daily calories within a consistent window of 8-10 hours is a powerful strategy to prevent and manage chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, according to a new article.
Gigantic cavity in space sheds new light on how stars form
Astronomers have discovered an enormous cavity in space while mapping interstellar dust. The sphere-shaped phenomenon may explain how supernovae lead to star formation.
Children’s dislike of cauliflower, broccoli could be written in their microbiome
Many children, as well as adults, dislike Brassica vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and Brussels sprouts. In the mouth, enzymes from these vegetables and from bacteria in saliva can produce unpleasant, sulfurous odors. Now, researcher…
Color coding molecular mirror images
Researchers report a new method for distinguishing between enantiomers, molecules that are mirror images of each other. The procedure, relevant for the pharmaceutical industry, involves the chemical reaction of target enantiomers with color indicator c…
Maritime rope could be adding billions of microplastics to the ocean every year
A new study has explored the potential for rope to become a source of microplastic pollution in the marine environment.
Sonic hedgehog protein pathway stimulation could help Parkinson’s patients
Levodopa, or L-dopa, is considered the most effective treatment for Parkinson’s disease today. After a few years of treatment, however, almost all patients develop a debilitating side-effect called L-dopa induced dyskinesia, or LID, which causes involu…
Scientists ID sterol essential for oil accumulation in plants
Scientists seeking to unravel the details of how plants produce and accumulate oil have identified a new essential component of the assembly line. They discovered a particular sterol — a molecule related to cholesterol — that plays a key role in the …
Infants have more microplastics in their feces than adults
Microplastics — tiny plastic pieces less than 5 mm in size — are everywhere, from indoor dust to food to bottled water. So it’s not surprising that scientists have detected these particles in the feces of people and pets. Now, in a small pilot study,…
How Heavily Should You Rely on Social Security?
Will Social Security really pay all of your bills in retirement? Here’s what you need to know.
Grantee Roundup: August 2021
It’s always fun to hear about new grants as they’re awarded, but what happens after the announcement? In this series, we’ll check in on a couple of projects that are well underway – or already at the finish line. Read on to learn about some recent mile…