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Fish lice could be early indicators of metal pollution in freshwater
(University of Johannesburg) Water quality in rivers and dams is decaying all over the world, and metal pollution is a major factor. Meanwhile, freshwater resources are very limited. A tiny fish louse shows promise as a sensitive early indicator for...
Montana State research determines reasons for massive fires in south-central Chile
(Montana State University) David McWethy, an assistant professor in MSU's Department of Earth Sciences, and his collaborators found that non-native pine and eucalypt forests planted to supply pulp and timber mills in central Chile are contributi...
Policy pivot: A new emphasis on restoration to protect Puget Sound
(University of Washington) University of Washington researchers have found policies are shifting toward restoration projects that include input from more groups and offer a range of benefits to Puget Sound, including flood control, salmon recovery, r...
Evolution and the concrete jungle
(University of Toronto) New research conducted by evolutionary biologists worldwide paints cities as evolutionary 'change agents', says a trio of biologists from the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) who selected and edited the studie...
As Climate Scientists Speak Out, Sexist Attacks Are on the Rise
Female researchers have faced everything from personal insults to death and rape threats-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Rice Genes Could Be Key to Stemming Nitrogen Pollution
A genetically engineered strain of rice maintains high yields with less fertilizer-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Climate change denial strongly linked to right-wing nationalism
(Chalmers University of Technology) With Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, as a hub, the world's first global research network into climate change denial has now been established. Building on a brand-new research publication showing the...
UC study: Exposure to tobacco smoke significantly impacts teen health
(University of Cincinnati) Secondhand smoke linked to poor health, higher absenteeism, increased likelihood to seek medical attention among adolescents
Orrery.ai aims to turn streams of data into secret weapon for strategic investment
Chipsats like the ones shown here could provide streams of radar data for processing by Orrery.ai’s algorithms. (Photo courtesy of Orrery.ai)
Satellites, sensors, social media and purchasing data provide terabytes’ worth of information about how the...
NASA captures monsoon rains bringing flooding to India
(NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center) NASA provided estimates monsoon rainfall that affected India from Aug. 13 to 20. The above average monsoon rains resulted in severe flooding in parts of India.