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Tiger snakes living in Perth's urban wetlands are accumulating toxic heavy metals in their livers, suggesting that their habitats -- critical, local ecosystems --...
Ten years of ecosystem services matrix: Review of a (r)evolution
One of the methods to assess Ecosystem Services (ES) - the benefits people obtain from ecosystems: the ES Matrix approach, has been increasingly used...
Today’s atmospheric carbon dioxide levels greater than 23 million-year record
A common message in use to convey the seriousness of climate change to the public is: 'Carbon dioxide levels are higher today than they...
Loggerhead sea turtles host diverse community of miniature organisms
Researchers found that more than double the number of organisms than previously observed live on the shells of these oceanic reptiles, raising important questions...
Tracking fossil fuel emissions with carbon-14
Researchers have devised a breakthrough method for estimating national emissions of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels using ambient air samples and a well-known isotope...
Monitoring environmental exposures in dogs could be early warning system for human health
Man's best friend may also be man's best bet for figuring out how environmental chemicals could impact our health.
Warmer temperatures slow COVID-19 transmission, but not by much
Researchers looked at the impact of temperature, precipitation, and UV index on COVID-19 case rates in the United States during the spring months of...
COVID-19 could be a seasonal illness with higher risk in winter
A study conducted in Sydney, Australia, during the early epidemic stage of COVID-19 has found an association between lower humidity and an increase in...
Measuring ocean acidification along US coasts
Scientists have conducted an in-depth study that looks at carbon dioxide uptake and ocean acidification in the coastal oceans of North America.
New NiMH batteries perform better when made from recycled old NiMH batteries
A new method for recycling old batteries can provide better performing and cheaper rechargeable hydride batteries (NiMH) as shown in a new study.
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