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Astronomers, through a decade-long infrared survey, have discovered a new type of elderly giant star and numerous protostars in the Milky Way. This groundbreaking study, revealing stars that periodically emit smoke and undergo outbursts, provides new understanding of stellar evolution and elemental distribution. (Artist’s concept.) Credit: SciTechDaily.comNew types of stars, including ‘old smokers’ and erupting protostars, have been discovered in the Milky Way. This research, using advanced telescopes, challenges existing…

Prepackaged pouches of nicotine, flavoring, artificial sweetener and other chemicals are rising in popularity as an alternative to cigarettes. While oral nicotine pouches have fewer carcinogens than cigarettes, a new study by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Center for Tobacco Research finds they do not curb nicotine cravings as quickly as cigarettes. Credit: The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer CenterPouches, while containing fewer toxins than cigarettes, are unlikely to aid smokers in…

Starre Vartan: This is Scientific American’s Science, Quickly. I’m Starre Vartan. That remarkable sound comes from a wild male orangutan. He lives in the Indonesian part of the island of Borneo.  And he is looking for a mate.  His call is meant to pierce the thickly vegetated tropical peat forest where he lives his mostly solitary life. Vartan: What you can’t hear in his voice—and researchers studying these primates can detect—is that it’s now a bit raggedy, slightly hoarse.  You’ve heard it in plenty of classic…

Cases of physical abuse were rare but showed an alarming increase of 61% over 2021 with one such incident being reported every 17,200 flights. (Representative Image/Getty Images)According to International Air Transport Association data, one incident involving unruly passengers was reported for every 568 flights in 2022, compared to one per 835 flights in 2021. Non-compliance, verbal abuse and intoxication ranked high in the list of poor behaviour displayed by fliersAirlines worldwide encountered more number of unruly…

A study conducted by researchers at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School found that adult smokers with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia consume the most caffeine and are at a higher risk of negative health consequences. The study, published in the journal Psychiatry Research, highlights the trend of increased caffeine consumption among Americans and emphasizes the need for mental health professionals to address the potential negative effects of caffeine consumption in their patients.Mood, metabolism, and…

Vaping refers to the use of electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, which are devices that heat a liquid into an aerosol that is then inhaled. Vaping has become increasingly popular as an alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes, but there is growing concern about the potential health risks associated with vaping.A recent study, published in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, has found that individuals who use electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, experience greater lung inflammation compared to cigarette smokers and…

A wearable smart device currently in development could one day keep an eye on smokers as they light up and decide whether they need assistance in their goals to quit.The necklace, called SmokeMon, currently consists of a rather simple blue box that hides heat-sensing technology, though in time it could be reduced to suit a stylish pendant that satisfies just about any fashion taste.Unobtrusive and lacking a means of identifying users or those around them, the technology aims to meet privacy and stigma concerns, with…

Tech specs: Cooking surface: 180/237 square inches | Max temperature: 600 F | Dimensions: 23.5 x 19.5 x 12.5 inchesTechnically, the Weber Lumin is an electric grill, but it makes a great electric smoker. It's the perfect option if you're looking for a compact, multi-purpose cooking appliance. With precision temperature controls, you can smoke chicken, pork, beef, or veggies without fear of things drying out or overcooking. It even has a "keep warm" feature, letting you cook batches ahead of time for gatherings with family…

Americans, pinched by inflation, are smoking less and switching to cheaper cigarettes. Altria Group Inc., MO 5.55% the largest U.S. cigarette maker, said its cigarette sales volume plummeted about 12% in the latest quarter. The company’s revenue fell 2.3%, as price increases on its tobacco products only partially offset the volume declines.…

A new study has revealed that marijuana smokers have a higher rate of emphysema and airway diseases compared to cigarette smokers.Researchers have found marijuana smokers have a higher rate of emphysema and airway diseases compared to cigarette smokers. The findings, from the University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital, will be published today (November 15) in the journal Radiology.In the study, the chest CT examinations of 56 marijuana smokers, 57 non-smokers, and 33 tobacco-only smokers between 2005 and 2020 were…