Robotic fish to replace animal testing
Scientists are developing alternative methods for assessing the fish-friendliness of hydroelectric power plantsCredit: Jana Dünnhaupt The artificial fish surrogates should ...
Tag: Environmental Health
From surfer shorts to surgical drapes
New framework to reduce harmful chemicals like PFAS added to consumer goods, phase out non-essentials Human exposure to unnecessary and ...
Can we still have fun if the UK goes carbon neutral?
Mainstream strategies generally address the challenge of reducing carbon by reviewing consumption, but a complementary approach looks at how people ...
Using prevalent technologies and ‘Internet of Things’ data for atmospheric science
Credit: Noam David The use of prevalent technologies and crowdsourced data may benefit weather forecasting and atmospheric research, according to ...
Baby socks found to contain traces of bisphenol A and parabens
Credit: University of Granada A team of scientists from the University of Granada (UGR), the Biohealth Research Institute in Granada ...
Environmental champions honored by Toxics Use Reduction Institute
Awards given for reducing toxics in manufacturing, retail, auto repair BOSTON - State legislators joined the Toxics Use Reduction Act ...
Warming waters in western tropical Pacific may affect West Antarctic Ice Sheet
Rutgers study finds weather patterns that may influence global sea-level riseCredit: NASA/Jeremy Harbeck Warming waters in the western tropical Pacific ...
Women caught in a pickle by their own immune systems
ASU scientists develop new hypothesis explaining sex differences in human diseasesCredit: Jacob Sahertian/ASU VisLab Women get autoimmune diseases, such as ...
Research reveals sustainable method to produce lifesaving opiate antidotes at reduced cost
Cost of current method limits availability and generates harmful waste productsCredit: Howard Berg ST. LOUIS, MO, June 11, 2019 - ...
Burt’s Bees presents research on the proven power of naturals at the 2019 WCD
New clinical research demonstrates compelling efficacy in use of nature-based ingredients and formulations to defend, restore and improve skin health ...
Five National Academies hand over science-policy statement on air pollution and health
Appointment notice Clean air is as vital to life on earth as clean water. Currently, air pollution is estimated to ...
EWG: Nitrate pollution of US tap water could cause 12,500 cancer cases each year
Groundbreaking peer-reviewed study analyzes health and economic impacts of widespread chemical contamination from agriculture WASHINGTON - Nitrate pollution of U.S. ...
2019 ‘dead zone’ may be the second largest on record
A recent forecast of the size of the "Dead Zone" in the northern Gulf of Mexico for late July 2019 ...
Study illustrates gaps in knowledge and lack of support for girls during puberty
Challenges for girls in school settings provide wake-up call for action June 10, 2019 -- A study led by Marni ...
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