Throughout June 2023, a total of 836 MDPI papers were cited in news articles published in prominent outlets such as The Atlantic, BBC, The Guardian, and National Geographic.

Learn more about the latest research below.

• In the search for sustainable building materials, scientists have been experimenting with hemp. Its renewable nature and carbon-capture abilities make ‘hempcrete’ a promising material in the future of construction.
  BBC News – “The buildings constructed from cannabis”
  MDPI, Agriculture – “A Review on the Current State of Knowledge of Growing Conditions, Agronomic Soil Health Practices and Utilities of Hemp in the United States”

• Social media is ubiquitous in daily life. This article considers the effect social media has on teens, and the potential use of legislation to manage the risks.
  The Atlantic – “No one knows exactly what social media is doing to teens.”
  MDPI, IJERPH – “The Use of Social Media in Children and Adolescents: Scoping Review on the Potential Risks”

• Space exploration can be taxing on the body. Research is helping to uncover exactly how factors such as increased radiation and microgravity fields impact health.
  National Geographic – “Astronauts are more likely to get sick while in space. Here’s why”
  MDPI, IJMS – “Effects of Low Dose Space Radiation Exposures on the Splenic Metabolome”

NASA image of Astronaut Steve Robinson on International Space Station’s Canadarm2

• Inflammation is linked to the gut. But how might different foods, including ultra-processed foods (UPFs), trigger the body’s inflammatory and anti-inflammatory responses?
  The Guardian – “The truth about inflammation: all you need to know about 2023’s hottest health topic, from causes to cures”
  MDPI, Nutrients – “Low-Grade Inflammation and Ultra-Processed Foods Consumption: A Review”

• The health-promoting effects of flavanols, especially for brain functioning, are well-documented. Research shows that a deficiency in this natural substance could be linked to memory loss as we age.
  The Huffington Post – “A Diet Low In This Key Nutrient Could Be Linked To Age-Related Memory Loss”
  MDPI, Foods– “Cognitive Function and Consumption of Fruit and Vegetable Polyphenols in a Young Population: Is There a Relationship?”

• In the US and Canada, approximately 31.5 tons of hair is disposed of a day, with the figure being seven-fold higher in Europe. We can reduce this waste by tapping into the surprising uses for recycled hair.
  National Geographic – “Your hair is surprisingly recyclable”
  MDPI, Nutrients – “Induction of Hair Keratins Expression by an Annurca Apple-Based Nutraceutical Formulation in Human Follicular Cells”

• Biophilic design is a way of integrating nature into our homes. Beyond the aesthetic appeal, bringing natural elements like house plants or even floral prints inside can have a rejuvenating effect on our mental and physical health.
  The Washington Post – “Bringing nature inside can improve your health. Here’s how to do it.”
  MDPI, IJERPH – “Physiological Benefits of Viewing Nature: A Systematic Review of Indoor Experiments”

See more MDPI Papers Cited in the News here.