Fast walking may be the most accessible and effective way to improve longevity and reduce health disparities. While doctors and health organizations have long touted the benefits of regular physical activity, whether walking pace matters and how it plays out across diverse communities have remained critical questions, especially for those living in underserved neighborhoods. Now,ContinueContinue reading “Simple Step to Longer Life – Fast Walking.”
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Scuba Diving Drives $20 Billion Global Economic Engine
Far beyond offering glimpses into coral kingdoms and underwater adventures, scuba diving is quietly fueling a global economic sector. A multinational study led by Anna Schuhbauer at the University of British Columbia—published July 25, 2025, in Cell Reports Sustainability—reveals, for the first time, the financial scale of dive tourism, positioning it as a key playerContinueContinue reading “Scuba Diving Drives $20 Billion Global Economic Engine”
Unprotected – Study Shows Widespread Industrial Fishing in Global Marine Reserves.
Nearly half of the supposed safe havens of marine protected areas are infiltrated by industrial fishing vessels—many operating in the shadows beyond public scrutiny. In the race to protect our oceans from the mounting pressures of overexploitation and ecological decline, countries worldwide have rapidly increased the designation of marine protected areas (MPAs)—patches of the seaContinueContinue reading “Unprotected – Study Shows Widespread Industrial Fishing in Global Marine Reserves.”
Barking Up a Random Tree: Dogs Cannot Perceive Human Reputation.
Could our loyal companions be carefully weighing our generosity, forming hidden judgments as we dole out treats? A new study suggests they may not be keeping tabs after all. Researchers from the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna invited 40 pet dogs, ranging in age from sprightly yearlings to wise seniors, into a food-giving experiment designedContinueContinue reading “Barking Up a Random Tree: Dogs Cannot Perceive Human Reputation.”
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