A 12-year study following 50,000 adults across Italy and Spain found that strict adherence to the Mediterranean diet correlated with a 28% lower incidence of age-related cognitive decline. Researchers attribute the effect to anti-inflammatory compounds in olive oil and oily fish.
Chile's flagship desert solar project added another 600 MW of generation this quarter, pushing total capacity past five gigawatts. The expansion, completed three months ahead of schedule, makes Atacama the largest solar generation site in South America.
NASA and ESA jointly announced a revised timeline for the Mars Sample Return mission, citing budget pressure and the need to consolidate launch logistics. The first samples are now expected back on Earth in late 2031, a two-year delay.