When breezy, wear masks outdoors to prevent coronavirus exposure
As the delta variant continues to spread, guidelines from the CDC recommend even the vaccinated wear masks indoors to prevent exposure and transmission, though...
No apparent shortage of prey for southern resident killer whales in Canadian waters during...
A popular belief that there are fewer Chinook salmon during the summer in Canadian waters for southern resident killer whales, compared to an abundance...
Challenging the Big Bang puzzle of heavy elements
It has long been theorized that hydrogen, helium, and lithium were the only chemical elements in existence during the Big Bang, and that supernova...
Desert locusts remain a serious threat to Pakistan
The recent Desert Locust upsurge had a major impact on Pakistan's agriculture, with swarms causing immense damage to all types of crops. A team...
‘Pet prep’ could be key to disaster survival
Researchers have discovered most pet owners have inadequate plans for their pets if a natural disaster strikes -- but disaster response planners may be...
New proteins enable scientists to control cell activities
Scientists have developed new controlled proteins and used to switch cellular activities on and off like a light bulb.
Satellite images can help with environmental land management
Academics have undertaken research that proves Earth Observation satellite imagery can accurately assess the quality and quantity of some habitat types.
Carbon dissolved in Arctic rivers affects our world — here’s how to study it
Scientists have made significant gains in filling out our understanding of the Arctic's carbon cycle -- or the way that carbon is transferred between...
Deaths linked to ‘hormone disruptor’ chemical costs billions in lost US productivity
Daily exposure chemicals called phthalates, used in the manufacture of plastic food containers and many cosmetics, may lead to roughly 100,000 premature deaths among...
Chemists discover faster-acting forms of insecticide imidacloprid
Scientists have developed seven crystal forms of imidacloprid -- one of the world's most widely used insecticides -- in an effort to sharply reduce...