Environment

First of its king study looks at effect of greenness on inner city children’s weight over time.
Childhood obesity can lead to type 2 diabetes, asthma, hypertension, sleep apnea and emotional distress. Obese children and youth are likely to be obese as adults, experience more cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and stroke and incur higher healthcare [...]

Innovative concept might make wave energy more affordable.
A device consisting of a giant rubber tube may hold the key to producing affordable electricity from the energy in sea waves. Wave-generated electricity is carbon-free and so can help the fight against global warming.
Invented in the UK, the ‘Anaconda’ is a totally innovative wave energy concept. Its [...]