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Study shows how climate change affects rain and floods – World News Network
A new study shows that to understand the details of this relationship, it is important to distinguish between different types of rainfall and flood events -- namely, between short-term events that occur on a time scale of hours, and longer-term events that last several days. In each case, climate change…
Microplastic may fuel antibiotic resistance: Study – World News Network
In a startling discovery, a team of Boston University researchers found that bacteria exposed to microplastics became resistant to multiple types of antibiotics commonly used to treat infections.
Microplastic may fuel antibiotic resistance: Study – World News Network
In a startling discovery, a team of Boston University researchers found that bacteria exposed to microplastics became resistant to multiple types of antibiotics commonly used to treat infections.
Blood test shows promise for early detection of dementia: Study – World News Network
A simple blood test for people with a certain sleep disorder may help predict the development of dementia years before symptoms occur, according to a new study.
Good parenting helps, but has limits under major deprivation: Study – World News Network
Good parenting can make a huge difference as newborns learn to communicate and process information. An increasing amount of early childhood development research has indicated that parent training is a worthwhile investment in improving childhood outcomes.
Scientists found four tiny planets orbiting one of our nearest stars – World News Network
Astronomers have revealed new evidence that there are not just one but four tiny planets circling around Barnard's Star, the second-nearest star system to Earth.