First evidence that soot from polluted air is reaching placenta
Evidence of tiny particles of carbon, typically created by burning fossil fuels, has been found in placentas for the first time, in new research.
Air purifiers may benefit fetal growth
A new study reveals fetal growth may improve if pregnant women use portable air purifiers inside their homes.
Halting biodiversity loss: Political actions are required, not additional scientific knowledge
Over 15 years, almost 13,000 scientific papers have been published in the leading conservation science journals. Yet biodiversity remains threatened at a global scale....
New plant species discovered in museum is probably extinct
A single non-photosynthetic plant specimen preserved in a Japanese natural history museum has been identified as a new species. However, it is highly possible...
Evaluating the contribution of black carbon to climate change
Scientists have developed an improved model to accurately assess the effect of black carbon on Earth's atmosphere.
Analyzing roadside dust to identify potential health concerns
Findings from studies of traffic-related abrasion particles point to tires, brake pads, and road materials as significant sources of environmental pollution with potential health...
Jumping genes drive sex chromosome changes in strawberries
The discovery shows that plant sex regions can 'jump' and indicates that the phenomenon may be adaptive by gathering and locking new genes into...
How a hormone helps plants build leaves’ ventilation system
Researchers have shown how one hormone pathway in plants regulates the way leaves build their epidermal layer with the right number of breathing pores,...
Wild blueberry growers face tough times on the East Coast
Competition, oversupply, and unpredictable weather has caused the price of wild berries in Maine to hit a 30-year low.
Lab-grown meat could cut emissions 96%
The free market Adam Smith Institute says we could be on the cusp of a revolution.
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