Pesticides increase the risk of schistosomiasis, a tropical disease
Schistosomiasis is a severe infectious disease caused by parasitic worms. As an intermediate host, freshwater snails play a central role in the life cycle...
‘Triangle 2’ plastic containers may see environmental makeover
Chemists can demonstrate how to make high-density polyethylene with better control over polymer chain lengths, which allows for improvement over physical properties such as...
Better management of wetland, floodplain and river habitats
Engineers have developed a unique computer model that may help predict strategies that improve the quality and size of aquatic, floodplain and wetland habitats.
Deltas help to decrease impact of river flooding
Most coastal cities and ports face a double threat from storm surge and river flooding. Infrastructure development along waterways and sea-level rise increase vulnerability...
Flower faithful native bee makes a reliable pollinator
Entomologists have documented that a common species of native sweat bee feeds on the same plant species in a given area repeatedly, making it...
Tropical forests’ carbon sink is already rapidly weakening
The ability of the world's tropical forests to remove carbon from the atmosphere is decreasing, according to a study tracking 300,000 trees over 30...
Sea level rise impacts to Canaveral sea turtle nests will be substantial
The study examined loggerhead and green sea turtle nests to predict beach habitat loss at four national seashores by the year 2100. When comparing...
Car congestion outweighs scooter scourge on city streets
'Scooter clutter' has been a concern amplified by media reports in urban areas where micromobility has entered the landscape, with large numbers of dockless...
Almost alien: Antarctic subglacial lakes are cold, dark and full of secrets
More than half of the planet's fresh water is in Antarctica. While most of it is frozen in the ice sheets, underneath the ice...
Determining how resistant rivers are to drought
Researchers are using a new method to determine how resistant rivers are to drought.
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