Exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ costs US billions in health costs
Daily exposure to a class of chemicals used in the production of many household items may lead to cancer, thyroid disease, and childhood obesity,...
Marine conservation effort in U.S. Virgin Islands aids key fish species, research finds
A more than 30-year marine conservation effort in the U.S. Virgin Islands helped aid the recovery of a fish species important in commercial, recreational...
Researchers recycle CDs into flexible biosensors
New research offers a second life for CDs: Turn them into flexible biosensors that are inexpensive and easy to manufacture.
Wood heating pollutes the air in mountain areas more than previously assumed
Around 30 million people in Europe live in mountain valleys. A large part of this population is more affected by air pollution than previously...
Designing roots to reach new depths could help carbon storage in soil
Scientists have discovered how to potentially design root systems to grow deeper by altering their angle growth to be steeper and reach the nutrients...
‘IcePic’ algorithm outperforms humans in predicting ice crystal formation
Scientists have developed an artificially intelligent algorithm capable of beating climate scientists at predicting how and when different materials form ice crystals. The program...
Extreme heat exposure worsens child malnutrition
Exposure to extreme heat increases both chronic and acute malnutrition among infants and young children in low-income countries -- threatening to reverse decades of...
For dairy farmers, where does the time go?
Globally, dairy producers face increasing challenges regarding sustainability, including declining numbers of workers in the agricultural sector, while continuing to meet increasing demand for...
Arisaema urashima’s ‘fishing rod’ reels in its primary pollinator
The distinctive-looking plant Arisaema urashima is a common sight in woodlands in Japan, with its long-thread like appendage that looks like a fishing rod...
Effect of environmental contaminants on the health of pet cats
Exposure to persistent organic pollutants in pet cats lowers blood thyroid hormone levels and causes chronic oxidative stress, a new study finds.
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