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Lead from gasoline also ends up in the Arctic Ocean

Large amounts of lead enter the Arctic Ocean from the North Atlantic via ocean currents. © TT/iStock The Arctic Ocean has long been considered a...

How the immune system slows down fat loss

Losing weight is rarely easy, but obese people find it particularly difficult. © BrianAJackson/iStock Our immune cells actively ensure that we don't lose weight too...

Healing closeness: The cuddle hormone oxytocin promotes wound healing

In the test subjects, superficial skin injuries healed more quickly when they were lovingly engaged with their partner. © Sasiistock/iStock Physical and emotional closeness...

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