USGS: Local dragonflies expose mercury pollution patterns
A new study has unveiled surprising findings about mercury pollution: where it comes from and how it moves through the environment vary significantly depending on...
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E-sales of a wild bat sold as décor threaten species
A fiery orange bat, its wings folded and tiny teeth forever bared on its fuzzy face, is mounted inside a 6-inch, black coffin. Its retail...
Chlorinated flame retardants affect avian embryonic development
Short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) were listed under the category of globally controlled persistent organic pollutants (POPs) by the Stockholm Convention in 2017. However, SCCPs toxicity,...
Scientists unravel transition of survival strategies in grape family
In a study published in Nature Plants, scientists have identified Eocene, Oligocene, and Miocene boundaries as turning points for the transition of survival strategies in...
Impact of Ni particle size on CO2 activation and CO formation during reforming process: A density functional theory study
The pressing need for effective greenhouse gas emission reduction strategies has intensified the focus on converting CO2 and methane (CH4) into useful chemicals like syngas. The...
Oil and natural gas development in Permian is a key source of ozone pollution in Carlsbad Caverns National Park
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Capturing carbon with energy-efficient sodium carbonate−nanocarbon hybrid material
Industrial emissions are one of the main sources of climate change-inducing carbon dioxide (CO2). While adopting renewable and clean energy alternatives is one option for...
Digital dog and cat skull database
The ELTE Eötvös Loránd University is home to the skulls of more than 150 dog breeds and other animals. To make this unique collection accessible...
University of Cincinnati study: Long-term stroke survival improving, but racial disparities remain
Overall rates of long-term survival following stroke are improving, but Black individuals experience worse long-term outcomes compared to white individuals, according to University of Cincinnati...
National Institutes of Health grant could mean progress toward improved outcomes for stroke patients
The Associate Dean of Research at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Nursing has received a two-year, $421,188 grant from the National...
New study reveals critical role of C1q protein in neuronal function and aging
BOSTON, Mass. (July 15, 2024)—A groundbreaking study conducted at the lab of Beth Stevens, PhD, at Boston Children’s Hospital has revealed that an immune protein...
Unlocking the mystery of preexisting drug resistance: New study sheds light on cancer evolution
CLEVELAND—The evolution of resistance to diseases, from infectious illnesses to cancers, poses a formidable challenge.Credit: Case Western Reserve University CLEVELAND—The evolution of resistance to diseases,...
¬AI model harnesses physics to autocorrect remote sensing data
By John RoachCredit: Animation by Sara Levine | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory By John Roach Turbulence, temperature changes, water vapor, carbon dioxide, ozone, methane,...
Over £1M for global semiconductor firm IQE to enable industrialisation of ULTRARAM
An Innovate UK project worth £1.1M has been awarded to the Lancaster University spinout firm Quinas, the global semiconductor company IQE and Lancaster and Cardiff...
Loss of oxygen in lakes and oceans a major threat to ecosystems, society, and planet
Oxygen is a fundamental requirement of life, and the loss of oxygen in water, referred to as aquatic deoxygenation, is a threat to life at...
