Potential for Antarctica to become plastics dumping ground and home for new species
Antarctica is not as isolated from the rest of the world as scientists have thought, new research reveals, with potential for drifting plastics to...
Agriculture: Quick soil test aims to determine nitrogen need
One of the essential nutrients for vigorous crop production is nitrogen. Yet most routine tests done in commercial soil testing labs do not measure...
Traditional Tibetan medicine exposes people and environment to high mercury levels
Many people view the Tibetan Plateau, or 'Roof of the World,' as a pristine alpine environment, largely untouched by pollution. But researchers have now...
AI technology could help protect water supplies
Progress on new artificial intelligence (AI) technology could make monitoring at water treatment plants cheaper and easier and help safeguard public health.
Scientists recover possible fragments of meteorite that landed in marine sanctuary
The largest recorded meteorite to strike the United States in 21 years fell into NOAA's Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, and researchers have recovered...
5,000 percent increase in native trees on rat-free palmyra atoll
New research demonstrates dramatic positive benefits for native trees following rat removal at Palmyra Atoll, a magnificent National Wildlife Refuge and natural research laboratory...
Solutions to water challenges reside at the interface
Researchers describe the most advanced research innovations that could address global clean water accessibility. A new comprehensive article focuses on understanding and controlling the...
Nitric oxide tells roundworms to avoid bad bacteria
Nitric oxide gas produced by a type of harmful bacteria lets roundworms know to stay away from it, says a new study.
Social isolation: Animals that break away from the pack can influence evolution
For some animals -- such as beetles, ants, toads, and primates -- short-term social isolation can be just as vital as social interaction to...
Newly discovered shark species honors female pioneer
The 'Shark Lady,' has received the ultimate ichthyologist honor: having a new species of shark, Squalus clarkae, named after her.
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