Pathogenic, drug-resistant bacteria found in wastewater treatment plants
Infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria are a global public health threat causing serious illness and even death. In a new study, researchers conducted a...
Geophysics: A surprising, cascading earthquake
The Kaikoura earthquake in New Zealand in 2016 caused widespread damage. Researchers have now dissected its mechanisms revealing surprising insights on earthquake physics with...
New light into the recent evolution of the African rift valley
Continental rift valleys are huge fractures on the surface of the Earth that break continental plates with the eventual development of new oceans. Although...
Research investigates impact of climate change on glacier-fed rivers in Peru
Remote communities in the Peruvian Andes, as well as communities downstream, depend on the water from melting glaciers and mountain ecosystems to provide them...
Alpine tundra releases long-frozen CO2 to the atmosphere, exacerbating climate warming
Thawing permafrost in high-altitude mountain ecosystems may be a stealthy, underexplored contributor to atmospheric carbon dioxide emissions.
Cryptosporidium parasite detected in Minnesota groundwater
When consumed in contaminated water, the microscopic parasite Cryptosporidium can cause symptoms of stomach cramps, diarrhea and fever. Now, researchers have detected evidence of...
Medicine and personal care products may lead to new pollutants in waterways
When you flush the toilet, you probably don't think about the traces of the medicine and personal care products in your body that are...
Evidence for a Human Geomagnetic Sense
Scientists develop a robust experiment that shows human brain waves respond to changes in Earth-strength magnetic fields.
Early exposure to pesticides linked to small increased risk of autism spectrum disorder
Exposure to common agricultural pesticides before birth and in the first year of life is associated with a small to moderately increased risk of...
Volcano cliffs can affect monitoring data
New research reveals that sharp variations of the surface of volcanoes can affect data collected by monitoring equipment.
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