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Highly valued data-intensive models are not as good at predicting the catch that a population can support as the CMSY method, which is used to evaluate the state of stocks of fish, has undergone a recent modification.

The U.S. witnessed a 3% rise in the infant mortality rate, the largest increase in 20 years, with significant increases in deaths due to maternal complications and bacterial meningitis. Researchers speculate that the rebound of RSV and flu infections may have played a role.

New research published earlier this month in the International Journal of Aging and Human Development has highlighted the significant health disparities among older adults with a General Education Development (GED) certificate compared to their peers with a high school diploma.

A team of researchers in the US have revealed a number of simple diet changes that can cut carbon emissions.

A new report by the UN university lists six areas of grave concern and states that without behaviour change, the world could face catastrophe.

SAINT LUCIA, Oct 26 (IPS) - A new report by the University lists six areas of grave concern and states that in the absence of behavior and priority change, the world could face catastrophe in areas like groundwater depletion and species extinction.Melting mountain glaciers. Unbearable heat. An uninsurable future. Space debris. Groundwater depletion. Accelerating extinctions. The United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security said this week that these six environmental &q...

A report by the United Nations University warns that the northwestern region of India, particularly Punjab and Haryana, is at risk of experiencing critically low groundwater availability by 2025. The report highlights the overexploitation of groundwater for agriculture, with 78% of wells in Punjab considered overexploited. It emphasizes the need for reducing emissions and adopting a more holistic approach to farming and water management to prevent irreversible damage to ecosystems and catastroph...

Drastic changes are approaching if risks to our fundamental socioecological systems are not addressed.

A United Nations University report, released on Wednesday, finds that drastic changes are approaching if risks to fundamental socioecological systems are not addressed.The Interconnected Disaster Risks report 2023 published by the United ...

Consistently sleeping less than five hours a night might raise the risk of developing depressive symptoms, according to a new genetic study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.