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Microplastic pollution of waterways has become a huge concern, with the tiny pieces of plastic entering food webs and potentially having harmful effects on...
Climate change: The long view
What will the Earth be like for our children and grandchildren, as temperatures continue to rise? We can be fairly certain of some things:...
Not acting like themselves: Antidepressants in environment alter crayfish behavior
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Use of PFAS in cosmetics ‘widespread,’ new study finds
Many cosmetics sold in the United States and Canada likely contain high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a potentially toxic class of...
Human-driven climate change only half the picture for krill
New research about the fate of krill -- one of the most abundant species on Earth -- during this century has important implications for...
Air pollution exposure during pregnancy may boost babies’ obesity risk
New research shows pregnant women exposed to higher levels of air pollution have babies who grow unusually fast in the first months after birth,...
Baltic herring larvae appear earlier and grow faster due to climate change
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Fungal spores from 250-year-old collections given new lease of life
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Bycatch risk for dolphins and porpoises in global small-scale fisheries
Marine scientists assessed the risk posed by small-scale fisheries to all 72 species of toothed whales found throughout the world's oceans. They found that...
Untapped rice varieties could sustain crop supplies in face of climate change
Local rice varieties in Vietnam could be used to help breed improved crops with higher resilience to climate change, according to a new study....
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