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Cell & Microbiology Aug 14, 2024

An affordable tracking microscope to democratize microorganism research

Studying the complex motility patterns of cells and microorganisms is key to understanding their behaviors and biomechanics. However, many conventional microscopes are constrained by fixed lenses and the lack of ability to ...

Environment Aug 6, 2024

Five dead as Storm Debby moves through US southeast

Coastal South Carolina and Georgia were under flash flood warnings Tuesday, as Tropical Storm Debby swamped the southeastern United States, leaving at least five dead.

Environment Aug 5, 2024

US braces for 'catastrophic' flooding as Storm Debby drenches Florida

At least four people were killed as Tropical Storm Debby swept over Florida on Monday, threatening southeastern US states with record-breaking rainfall and potentially catastrophic flooding.

Plants & Animals Aug 2, 2024

HPAI H5N1 virus could pose significant threat to Georgia's poultry farms, warns expert

The recent outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) virus has raised concerns among poultry producers and food safety experts. The virus is highly contagious among birds and poses a significant risk despite ...

Plants & Animals Aug 1, 2024

Coyotes are everywhere. Should you be concerned?

Georgia's capital is home to more than 6 million people, a bustling film and music scene, and one of the most adaptable species in the U.S.: the coyote.

Plants & Animals Jul 22, 2024

Researchers work to change perception of weeds in Georgia

With ecology as common ground, Mario Bretfeld, Michael Blackwell, and Eric Duncan have taken on a bit of a marketing project. They want people to love weeds.

Environment Jul 19, 2024

Environmental groups ask feds to take over Georgia's coal ash program

A handful of environmental groups filed a petition July 18 asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to claw back oversight of the disposal of Georgia's toxic coal ash from state regulators, citing concerns over ...

Earth Sciences Jul 17, 2024

Mega-iceberg melt affects important marine ecosystem

Scientists have for the first time taken in-situ ocean measurements during the collapse of a giant iceberg in the sub-Antarctic. These new observations reveal how ocean ecosystems may be affected if more icebergs calve due ...

Bio & Medicine Jul 10, 2024

Study: Nanoparticle vaccines enhance cross-protection against influenza viruses

To offer cross-protection against diverse influenza virus variants, nanoparticle vaccines can produce pivotal cellular and mucosal immune responses that enhance vaccine efficacy and broaden protection, according to a study ...

Cell & Microbiology Jul 10, 2024

The geometry of life: Physicists determine what controls biofilm growth

From plaque sticking to teeth to scum on a pond, biofilms can be found nearly everywhere. These colonies of bacteria grow on implanted medical devices, our skin, contact lenses, and in our guts and lungs. They can be found ...

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