Health
How many bowls of rice is appropriate to eat per day?
Many people believe that eating a lot of rice puts you at risk of diabetes due to its high carbohydrate content. So how many bowls of rice per day is appropriate?
Risk
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Biology
Rising temperatures put American cities at risk of termite invasion
Warming temperatures and urban development create ideal conditions for termites to spread into new territories.
Health
Noisy traffic increases the risk of cardiovascular disease
According to research, for every 10dBA (decibel - a unit of noise measurement), the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack, stroke and heart fai…
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Why is it easy to get heat stroke when running long distances?
When running long distances, many people are at risk of heat stroke, even life-threatening. How to reduce the risk of heatstroke, signs of heatstroke and effective first…
Environment
Europe's temperature is the fastest in the world
Europe is warming faster than any other region in the world, increasing the risk of forest fires and floods.
Health
Does eating a lot of seafood increase the risk of permanent chemical exposure?
A new US study found worrying levels of the permanent chemical PFAS in many types of seafood.
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Why are sawtooth beak fish facing the risk of extinction?
The endangered sawtooth billfish in Florida was discovered to be unusually stranded in shallow water and at risk of premature death.
Life
The brain is also affected by the climate crisis
Is the increase in depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) etc. related to high temperatures and harsh environ…
AI - Artificial intelligence
How can AI destroy humanity?
'Current AI systems cannot yet wipe out humanity. But in 1, 2 or 5 years, it's not certain', Yoshua Bengio - Professor at the University of Montreal - expressed concern.
Health
'Decoding' the origin of multiple sclerosis
New research shows that the migration of ancient people in Eurasia may have influenced the risk of many diseases of modern Europeans...
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New research on the harmful effects of flame retardants
Flame retardants used in thousands of consumer products in the US for decades may increase the risk of death from cancer.
Environment
Australia is at risk of facing a decades-long super drought
Research by Australian scientists shows that the Land of Kangaroos could face the risk of a drought lasting 20 years or longer, much longer than any recent drought.
Environment
Peru faces the risk of glacial lake floods
In 1941, thousands of people died in Huaraz (Peru) when the natural dam on the lake above the city broke. Now, melting glaciers are increasing the risk of that happening…
Cancer
WHO officially recognizes the top 9 cancer-causing foods
These foods are loved by many people, however they are not good, and are even very harmful to the body if eaten too much.