Here, there and everywhere: Large and giant viruses abound globally
Scientists have uncovered a broad diversity of large and giant viruses that belong to the nucleocytoplasmic large DNA viruses (NCLDV) supergroup. As a result,...
Keeping lead out of drinking water when switching disinfectants
Researchers found that the hazards of switching disinfectants in water systems -- increased lead levels -- can be mitigated if the change is done...
Despite less ozone pollution, not all plants benefit
Policies and new technologies have reduced emissions of precursor gases that lead to ozone air pollution, but despite those improvements, the amount of ozone...
What’s in Puget sound? New technique casts a wide net for concerning chemicals
Using a new 'non-targeted' approach, researchers screened samples from multiple regions of Puget Sound to look for potentially harmful compounds that might be present.
Deep diving scientists discover bubbling CO2 hotspot
Hydrologists diving off the coast of the Philippines have discovered volcanic seeps with some of the highest natural levels of C02 ever recorded. The...
Domesticated wheat has complex parentage
Certain types of domesticated wheat have complicated origins, with genetic contributions from wild and cultivated wheat populations on opposite sides of the Fertile Crescent.
Even after death, animals are important in ecosystems
Animal carcasses play an important role in biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. Scientists have published these findings in PLOS ONE. Carcasses not only provide food...
Sea level rise could reshape the United States, trigger migration inland
New study is the first to use machine learning to project migration patterns resulting from sea-level rise. Researchers found the impact of rising oceans...
Most rehabilitating sea turtles with infectious tumors don’t survive
Fibropapillomatosis (FP) is the most significant infectious disease affecting sea turtle populations worldwide. FB leads to tumors on the turtles' eyes, flippers and internal...
Fungal diversity and its relationship to the future of forests
Researchers predict that climate change will reduce the diversity of symbiotic fungi that help trees grow.
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