Mangroves: Environmental guardians of our coastline
They are the salt-tolerant shrubs that thrive in the toughest of conditions, but according to new UniSA research, mangroves are also avid coastal protectors,...
Synthetic fibers discovered in Antarctic air, seawater, sediment and sea ice as the ‘pristine’...
Microplastic fibers discovered in samples (air, seawater, sediment and sea-ice) from the last remaining pristine environment on Earth.
Traffic congestion may contribute to lower birthweight
A new study has found that traffic congestion may be linked to lower birthweights. The study found consistent associations between traffic delays and a...
Cracking the chemical code on how iodine helps form clouds
A new experiment conducted at the world's largest particle physics laboratory, demonstrates the mechanism for how the gas-phase form of iodine -- known as...
Toxic cooking fumes cause life-threatening complications in pregnant women with high blood pressure
Exposure to indoor household pollution has been linked to poor pregnancy outcomes for women in low- and middle-income countries in a new study.
Air pollution threatens natural pest control methods in sustainable farming
When fields of oilseed rape are exposed to diesel exhaust and/or ozone -- both found in emissions from diesel burning vehicles and industry --...
Scientists uncover new clues about the climate and health impact of atmospheric particles
Peering inside common atmospheric particles is providing important clues to their climate and health effects, according to a new study by chemists. Secondary organic...
Does traffic-related air pollution increase risk of dementia?
Higher exposure to a certain type of traffic-related air pollution called particulate matter may be linked to an increased risk of dementia, according to...
Migrating birds attracted by light pollution face higher toxic chemical exposure
The journeys of night-migrating birds are already fraught with danger. Light pollution adds yet another hazard beyond the increased risk of collisions with buildings...
A new approach, not currently described by the Clean Air Act, could eliminate air...
Researchers wanted to know if the Clean Air Act is capable of reducing air pollution disparities or if a new approach would be needed....
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The extremely rare cave-dwelling albino fish with no eyes, the Mexican blindcat, has previously only been known to exist in Mexico.
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