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
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Volcano cliffs can affect monitoring data
New research reveals that sharp variations of the surface of volcanoes can affect data collected by monitoring equipment.
Turn off a light, save a life
We all know that turning off lights and buying energy-efficient appliances affects our financial bottom line. Now, according to a new study, we know...
Sustainable fisheries and conservation policy
There are roughly five times as many recreational fishers as commercial fishers throughout the world. And yet, the needs and peculiarities of these recreational...
Arctic sea ice winter peak in 2019 is seventh lowest on record
Arctic sea ice has reached its maximum extent for the year, peaking at 14.78m square kilometers (sq km) on 13 March. It is the...
The inbis channel: The most complete submarine cartography
A scientific study describes for the first time the submarine cartography of a high-latitude system in the IBIS channel, which covers tens of kilometers...
Arctic sea ice 2019 wintertime extent is seventh lowest
Sea ice in the Arctic appears to have hit its annual maximum extent after growing through the fall and winter. The 2019 wintertime extent...
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