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Researchers tracking mercury pollution in forests
(University of Massachusetts Lowell) A UMass Lowell expert on mercury is studying how much of the toxic substance accumulates in forests with an eye toward reducing the dangerous pollutant worldwide.
Whitening Strips Alter Proteins in Teeth
Hydrogen peroxide in whitening treatments penetrates enamel and dentin, and alters tooth proteins. Christopher Intagliata reports.-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Wipes labeled as 'flushable' wreak havoc on household plumbing and municipal sewers
(Ryerson University - Faculty of Science) Testing of 101 single-use products at Ryerson University, of which 23 being labeled as 'flushable' by the manufacturer, demonstrated that not one single wipe was able to fall apart or disperse safel...
Next-generation gene drive arrives
(University of California - San Diego) Scientists developed a new version of a gene drive that allows the spread of specific, favorable genetic variants, also known as 'alleles,' throughout a population. The new 'allelic drive' is...
Mountain Glaciers Are Major Contributors to Rising Seas
They are as big a source of sea level rise as the Greenland Ice Sheet and larger than Antarctica-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Shrinking the carbon footprint of a chemical in everyday objects
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology) MIT chemical engineers have devised an alternative approach to synthesizing epoxides, a type of chemical that is found in many products, including plastics, pharmaceuticals and textiles. Their approach could re...
3D Ultrasound gives clinicians clearer picture to treat gynaecological cancer
(University of Western Ontario) By transforming a conventional ultrasound probe, already found in most clinics, the technology can provide a 360-degree, three-dimensional view of surgical tools and surrounding tissue and organs. It provides a clearer...
Study gives new insight into how climate change is transforming Virginia's barrier islands
(Virginia Commonwealth University) A new study of Virginia's barrier islands off the coast of the Eastern Shore provides a fundamental understanding of how barrier islands will change in the near future amid a warming climate, sea-level rise and...
Forcing a smile for customers linked with more drinking after work
(Penn State) Employees who force themselves to smile and be happy in front of customers -- or who try to hide feelings of annoyance -- may be at risk for heavier drinking after work, according to researchers.
UConn researchers see promising early results in drug discovery partnership with AI Biotech Company
(JPA Health) A half dozen University of Connecticut (UConn) researchers are now working to identify potential new drugs to treat a wide range of diseases and conditions through a unique partnership that offers access to cutting-edge artificial intell...