Research gives trees an edge in landfill clean-up
Matching the capability of different tree species with the types of contaminants present in soil and water is critical in phytoremediation. A research team...
Two compounds can make chocolate smell musty and moldy
Chocolate is a beloved treat, but sometimes the cocoa beans that go into bars and other sweets have unpleasant flavors or scents, making the...
Inactive oil wells could be big source of methane emissions
Uncapped, idle oil wells could be leaking millions of kilograms of methane each year into the atmosphere and surface water, according to a new...
Human antibiotic use threatens endangered wild chimpanzees
Nearly half of the fecal samples from wild chimpanzees in Gombe National Park contain bacteria that is resistant to a major class of antibiotics...
Childhood air pollution exposure linked to poor mental health at age 18
Childhood exposure to air pollution, such as nitrogen oxides and fine particulate matter, is a risk factor for mental illness at age 18. It...
Project to read genomes of all 70,000 vertebrate species reports first discoveries
A bold project to read the complete genetic sequences of every known vertebrate species reaches its first milestone by publishing new methods and the...
Is forest harvesting increasing in Europe?
Is forest harvesting increasing in Europe? Yes, but not as much as reported last July in a controversial study. Forest harvest has increased by...
Study of marine noise highlights need to protect pristine Australian waters
New research has found urgent action is needed to ensure human-made underwater noise in Australian waters does not escalate to levels which could be...
Lactic acid bacteria can extend the shelf life of foods
Researchers have generated a lactic acid bacterium that efficiently secretes a food-grade preservative when grown on dairy waste.
Spring forest flowers likely key to bumblebee survival
For more than a decade, ecologists have been warning of a downward trend in bumble bee populations across North America, with habitat destruction a...
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He's given a whole new meaning to "poached eggs."
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Rare blindcat found in US, could prove water-filled caves connect Texas and Mexico
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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