12/13/24: ✨Earth's Memory, Skin Maps, and Stargazing: Nature's Wonders

Happy Friday my friend,

Look up tonight! The Geminid meteor shower, one of the year's best celestial displays, is set to dazzle stargazers this weekend. 🌠 As we wrap up 2024 with this cosmic spectacle, today’s newsletter explores fascinating discoveries about our planet's oceans, groundbreaking health research, and even a new discovery on human skin. Let's dive in!

ECL TRIVIA: Which type of cloud is often associated with thunderstorms? (Answer below)

🌎 Planet Health

📸 VISUAL MEDICINE: Conservation photographer Cristina Mittermeier uses her stunning imagery to inspire environmental action and honor Indigenous knowledge systems. Her work highlights the critical role of Indigenous communities in protecting biodiversity and combating mistreatment of nature. Through her lens, Mittermeier invites us to see the beauty and urgency of preserving our planet's ecosystems.

🌊 OCEAN HAS MEMORY: Did you know the North Atlantic Ocean can "remember" changes in temperature and salinity for up to 20 years? This discovery sheds light on how the ocean's long-term memory influences global climate patterns. Understanding this phenomenon could improve prediction models and help us better prepare for the impacts of a disrupted ecosystem.

⚡ RECORD U.S. CLEAN POWER: The U.S. power grid has reached a historic milestone: clean energy sources now account for a record high of electricity generation. This shift is driven by increased interest in renewables like wind and solar, moving away from reliance on coal. It's a sign that the transition to alternative power is accelerating.

🧑‍⚕️ Human Health

🗺️ SKIN MAPPING: Scientists have created the first-ever detailed map of human skin, offering insights into how wounds heal and hair grows. This breakthrough could revolutionize treatments for scarring and hair loss by providing a "recipe" for regenerating healthy skin tissue. The findings may also pave the way for improved skin grafts and transplants in the future.

🍟 CANCER AND DIET: A new study links high consumption of omega-6 fatty acids to an increased risk of colon cancer. Researchers suggest that reducing intake of these fats, often present in fried snacks and processed meals, could lower your likelihood of cancer. Alternatively, another study highlights how high-fructose corn syrup may fuel cancer growth, emphasizing the importance of dietary choices in prevention.

🧠 MIDLIFE FAT & ALZHEIMER'S: Excess organ fat during midlife could heighten Alzheimer's risk by triggering chronic inflammation, according to recent research. The study underscores how maintaining a healthy weight through diet and exercise might not only protect your heart but also your brain as you age.

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Photo of the week

Creature Feature

🐉 PERUVIAN DRAGON: This teeny tiny mantis looks just like a dragon, and its leaf-appearance camouflage helps it hide from predators in the rainforests of Ecuador and Peru. See this small and fascinating insect in action here (video).

Nutrition 101

🥭 MYRCENE: Found in foods like mangoes, guava, thyme, and lemongrass, myrcene is a lesser-known phytochemical, commonly present in essential oils, exhibiting anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and even anxiolytic properties. Myrcene is also being studied for potential anti-aging and pain-relief effects. Incorporating myrcene-rich foods into your diet could provide a natural boost to overall wellness. Learn more about myrcene and other phytochemicals.

😊 Conscious Corner

Other earth-conscious stories you may have missed…

🐻 WINTER WONDERLAND: Animals thrive in cold weather habitats (more)

🐝 BUZZING SUCCESS: Scottish project boosts bumblebee population 116-fold (more)

💧 WATER FOR ALL: New tech breakthrough ensures global freshwater access (more)

🌳 NATURE'S THERAPY: Outdoor time improves children's mental health (more)

🧘 GROUNDING TECHNIQUE: Simple 5-4-3-2-1 method for anxiety relief (more)

💬 Poll

⬅️ Last poll’s results

Would you explore further education (in any field)?

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🎓Yes, there's something I want to master (85.3%)

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 🙅‍♂️ No, I think I've had enough (14.7%)

Reader Replies:

Denise: “Piano (began at sixty-two years old), after singing, at fifty years old.”

Carolyn: “I would like to study more on Positive emotions and spiritual life”

Shirley: “When and if I have enough money, I would love to go back to school for Horticultural studies. ”

Trivia Answer:

Cumulonimbus clouds are often associated with thunderstorms.

To a healing future,

— Rob

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