Ultrafast laser experiments pave way to better industrial catalysts
Credit: none Arizona State University's Scott Sayres and his team have recently published an ultrafast laser study on uncharged iron ...
Tag: Environmental Health
USask researchers find face masks don’t hinder breathing during exercise
Credit: John Ko SASKATOON - A new University of Saskatchewan (USask) study has found that exercise performance and blood and ...
Scientists find Ebola virus antibodies in people before 2018 DRC outbreak
Exposure to Ebola viruses may be more frequent and widespread than previously thoughtCredit: Tracey Goldstein/UC Davis Scientists found antibodies to ...
The role of the Sun in the spread of viral respiratory diseases
Credit: Paolo Bonfini, University of Crete Why do most viral epidemics spread cyclically in autumn and winter in the globe's ...
Trial targets deadly lung cancer
Urgent research as mesothelioma numbers peakCredit: Flinders University With more than 650 Australians diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma last year, Flinders ...
UMass Amherst research compares sensitivity of all genes to chemical exposure
Using an unbiased approach, scientists for the first time analyzed more than ½-million chemical-gene interactionsCredit: UMass Amherst A University of ...
Streetlights contribute less to nighttime light emissions in cities than expected
The combination of smart city lighting and satellite imagery allows measurements of the contribution of street lights to urban lighting ...
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign develops autonomous robot to kill COVID-19
Credit: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Ultraviolet light is a form of radiation that can be used for sterilization and disinfection. ...
New dataset provides county-level exposure numbers for tropical cyclones, human health
Credit: Anderson et al. Hurricanes and other tropical cyclones can severely impact human health in communities across the country, but ...
Study estimates exposure to air pollution increases COVID-19 deaths by 15% worldwide
Credit: European Heart Journal Long-term exposure to air pollution has been linked to an increased risk of dying from COVID-19 ...
New lead screening method zooms in on highest-risk areas in Georgia
The method could be applied to any area in the United StatesScreening index scores for low-level lead exposure in Georgia. ...
Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. to publish Journal of Correctional Health Care
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, October 23, 2020--The National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) (https://www.ncchc.org/) ...
Wildfires can cause dangerous debris flows
Study highlights need for more robust hazard forecasting systemsCredit: Susan Cannon/USGS Wildfires don't stop being dangerous after the flames go ...
Does classroom indoor environmental quality affect teaching and learning?
Credit: Dr. Brink What impact does a classroom's indoor environment have on teaching, learning, and students' academic achievement in colleges ...
The effects of wildfires and spruce beetle outbreaks on forest temperatures
Credit: Dr. Carlson Results from a study published in the Journal of Biogeography indicate that wildfires may play a role ...
SwRI researchers evaluate impact of wastewater systems on Edwards Aquifer
Study supports City of San Antonio's aquifer protection effortsCredit: SwRI SAN ANTONIO -- Oct. 20, 2020 -- Southwest Research Institute ...
The climate crisis, democracy and governance
New Springer book by an informed EU insider presents a toolbox to ensure that climate policies are receiving the needed ...
Population health and the COVID-19 pandemic: Emerging stronger next time
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, October 6, 2020—Battling the COVID-19 pandemic and preparing for the inevitable ...
School absences correlate to impaired air quality
Even mildly elevated air pollution associated with increase in absences in Salt Lake CityCredit: University of Utah In Salt Lake ...
The choroid plexus: A conduit for prenatal inflammation?
These tiny fronds of tissue protect the developing brain -- but may also pass on inflammation from the motherCredit: Shipley ...