Ecosystems are often described using functional language, implying they have purposes they can fail to perform. This essay argues that ecosystems lack intrinsic ends and cannot truly "break down," challenging the "ecosystem services" framework and advocating for clearer thinking about environmental crises.
Middle-aged men face physiological changes impacting metabolism, muscle mass, and hormonal function. Experts recommend increased protein intake, strength training, and mindful skincare. Mental health support and addressing hair loss are also crucial for well-being.
A new study mapped vast underground fungal networks, finding they could stretch 750 million times the Earth-Sun distance. These networks are vital for plant life and climate regulation but are threatened by agriculture, with cropland densities 47.3% lower than in wild ecosystems.
Eating specific fruits and vegetables rich in flavanols, such as blueberries and green tea, may better support heart health than just meeting the general five-a-day guideline, according to a study of 30,000 US and UK participants.
A Swiss startup, VunaNexus, has developed a technology to transform human urine into a certified liquid fertilizer called Aurin. Initially seen as unconventional, the process gained traction due to soaring fertilizer prices and supply chain issues following the Russia-Ukraine war. The technology is being implemented in buildings across Europe and has roots in a pioneering project in South Africa.
كشفت دراسة علمية أن الجنسنغ يحسن صحة الأمعاء ووظائف الدماغ عبر تأثيره على البكتيريا المعوية والنواقل العصبية، مع نتائج واعدة لأمراض مثل التهاب الأمعاء وألزهايمر والاكتئاب.
Scientists are studying the remarkable ability of "zombie" sea cucumber tissues to survive and absorb nutrients after being cut off, a phenomenon previously unobserved in natural conditions. These detached parts show no signs of decay and can heal and feed without a mouth, raising questions about the definition of life.
研究顯示，常吃西瓜的人飲食習慣更健康，攝取更多纖維、維生素和礦物質，同時瓜胺酸成分有助血管放鬆。西瓜高含水量低熱量，是增加水果攝取的好選擇，茄紅素抗氧化，瓜胺酸與一氧化氮生成有關，可能維持血管彈性。
The article highlights the wide range of physiological changes during pregnancy and argues for a broader nutritional strategy in India, emphasizing iron, folic acid, and other micronutrients essential for maternal and fetal health.
