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Swedish study reveals low-fiber, high-meat diets fuel dangerous heart attack plaques
Natural News
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October 7, 2025
Swedish study reveals low-fiber, high-meat diets fuel dangerous heart attack plaques A Swedish study reveals that diets high in red meat and low in fiber increase the risk of dangerous heart plaques by 67%, proving food choices directly impact...
From high fibre to high fashion, scientists turn wheat into fabric
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 12, 2025
The grains behind some of your favourite breakfast cereals could become a part of your future wardrobe, according to new research out of Europe. Researchers at Chalmers University in Sweden have discovered a process to turn wheat straw and oat...
Closing Bell: ASX smashes previous closing record, up 0.7pc
Stockhead
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July 15, 2025
The ASX smashed through its last closing record by more than 30 points, maintaining strong momentum throughout the trading session. Pic: Getty Images ASX hits new record closing high of 8630 points Broad strength across 10 of 11 sectors, led by...
Sweden to showcase sustainability innovations at ReThink HK 2025
ScandAsia
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July 10, 2025
ShareSharePin ItShare Team Sweden will once again host a national pavilion at ReThink HK, Hong Kong’s leading sustainability conference and expo, taking place on 11–12 September 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. Participating...
Scientists have discovered that the frequency of children's crying is determined by genetics
Turkmenportal
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Swedish researchers from Uppsala University conducted a large-scale study, examining data from almost a thousand twin infants to understand the nature of infant crying and the factors that influence babies' sleep. The study involved 998 twins,...
One potent gene raises risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other brain diseases
Nature
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Almost 60 million people globally have neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease.Credit: Mark & Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute/Science Photo LibraryA gene variant known to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease...
Scientists discover rare phenomenon that could unlock next-gen energy source: 'We have not previously seen'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 10, 2025
The more we explore these questions, the closer we get to unlocking energy solutions. by Christine DulionJuly 10, 2025 In a breakthrough that could pave the way for more efficient and cleaner energy, researchers at Chalmers University of...
Scientists Just Ended a 60-Year Debate About the Human Brain
Yahoo News
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For decades, scientists have argued over one of neuroscience’s most fundamental questions: Can the adult human brain grow new neurons? Now, researchers say they finally have the answer, and it changes everything. A team led by Marta Paterlini at...
Shukla back, gives wing to India’s dreams
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 15, 2025
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returned to Earth on Tuesday, concluding his 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and creating history by becoming the first Indian to visit the ISS and only the second from the country in 41 years...
Sweden investment in ammunition from Rheinmetall, Nammo
Army Technology
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July 9, 2025
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has finalised two artillery ammunitions contracts with Nammo and Rheinmetall Denel Munition. The deal worth a total of more than Skr5bn ($525.2m) is claimed to be the largest investment in...
Research grant assessments under scrutiny amid disparities
University of Nottingham
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July 9, 2025
The assessment of funding proposals has come under renewed scrutiny in Norway and beyond, after researchers flagged receiving wildly different responses to the same project from the European Research Council (ERC) and the country’s own national...
CAVS rolls on as Denmark orders 129 vehicles
Shephard Media
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Denmark has ordered 129 CAVS vehicles after signing Research and Development, the Frame and the Life Cycle Management agreements. The order is a significant step in the programme with Denmark becoming the fourth country to order vehicles alongside...
FDI inflows on track for 2025 scenario
Vietstock
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July 16, 2025
FDI inflows on track for 2025 scenario Impressive growth in both registered capital and disbursement in the first half of 2025 has reinforced investor trust in Vietnam’s investment environment, while also providing a solid foundation to achieve...
Noughties movie star unrecognizable as she’s spotted in LA – can you guess who she is?
The U.S. Sun
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July 16, 2025
HER breakout role saw her play Michael Douglas's drug-addicted teen daughter in 2000 crime flick, Traffic. Since then she's starred opposite some of Hollywood's biggest names from Kevin Costner to Susan Sarandon. 4 This famous actress found fame...
Camfil Brings Clean Air Solutions to Dallas' Healthcare Facilities
The Kingston Whig-Standard
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July 15, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Camfil provides advanced air filtration solutions for Dallas hospitals, ensuring clean, particle-free air to improve patient safety and meet regulatory standards. Article content Dallas, Texas–(Newsfile Corp. – July...
Scientists detect Sindbis virus in Plateau birds, urge zoonotic surveillance
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 9, 2025
For the first time, researchers have confirmed the presence of Sindbis virus (SINV) in wild birds in Nigeria, raising important public health implications and calling for broader arbovirus surveillance in the region. In a peer-reviewed study...
A huge new EU competitiveness fund?
EurActiv
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July 16, 2025
It’s B-Day! The European Commission will today unveil its seven-year spending plan, the so-called MFF. No, it doesn’t stand for 'mutha-fuckin farmers’ – though farm lobbies will be protesting in the streets of Brussels this afternoon. We got a...
Sweden’s secret to well-being? Tiny urban gardens
Oman Observer
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July 9, 2025
On an unseasonably warm June morning in Stockholm, Stina Larsson, 98, stood among fragrant lilacs, lilies, and lavender, inspecting the garden that she has tended for more than 40 years. Rabbits had been nibbling the nasturtiums, she noticed, and...
Sweden’s gambling market transitions from land-based casinos to online platforms
Malta Today
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Here in Malta, we’re well aware of how big the online casino industry has become. The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), established in 2001, has consistently been at the forefront of the iGaming industry. As a result, our islands have become the de...
Chinese-led international team releases landmark findings on mesoscale brain mapping research
China Daily Global
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BEIJING -- A team of Chinese scientists, in collaboration with international researchers, has achieved a breakthrough in brain mapping, with ten seminal studies on mesoscale brain atlases published as a featured collection of papers in Cell Press...