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Staying on the move may prevent inflammation and improve sleep
Sedentary behavior has been linked to increased inflammation and sleep disturbance in a major new study — but exercise can help on both fronts, according to Tsinghua researchers.Spending long periods sitting or lying down may lead to increased inflammation in the body, resulting in poorer qualit...
Most developed countries struggle to meet their 2009 Copenhagen climate mitigation targets
Nineteen out of 34 developed countries surveyed failed to fully meet their 2020 climate commitments set 15 years ago in Copenhagen, according to a new study by Prof. Dabo Guan’s research group from the Department of Earth System Science, Tsinghua University.
The earliest light ever imaged from a supernova
Amateur observations have recorded the flash of a giant exploding star within an hour of its collapse.
Deaths in China due to wildfire smoke could be higher than expected
A sophisticated model predicts that Chinese deaths linked to wildfire smoke will be higher than previous estimates.
Scientists reveal how plants warn others about pest attacks
A study reveals how plants send out alarm signals in response to insect infestations – a finding that might help research into pest-proof crops.