Manatees reflect quality of health in marine ecosystems, longterm study finds
(Phys.org)—A longterm study conducted by researchers at George Mason University may be a benchmark in determining health threats to marine mammals.
Ecology
Oct 2, 2012
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News tagged with environmental threat
Studies shed light on how to reduce the amount of toxins in plant-derived foods
A number of environmental toxins pose considerable health threats to humans, and the heavy metal cadmium (Cd) ranks high on the list. Most of us are exposed to it through plant-derived foods such as grains and vegetables. ...
Biotechnology
Sep 12, 2012
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Stress makes men appreciate heavier women: study
(Phys.org) -- Increased stress in men is associated with a preference for heavier women, according to a study at Newcastle University.
Social Sciences
Aug 8, 2012
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Earth-observing camera to launch to International Space Station
(Phys.org) -- A remote-controlled Earth-observing camera system called ISERV will be launched to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's third H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV-3) this ...
Space Exploration
Jul 20, 2012
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Viruses linked to algae that control coral health
Scientists have discovered two viruses that appear to infect the single-celled microalgae that reside in corals and are important for coral growth and health, and they say the viruses could play a role in the serious decline ...
Ecology
Jul 12, 2012
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Rio closes Latin America's biggest landfill
Latin America's largest landfill was closed Sunday after 34 years, just days before Rio de Janeiro hosts a major UN conference on sustainable development.
Environment
Jun 4, 2012
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Forest service report shows forest growth in north outpacing other parts of country
U.S. Forest Service scientists today released an assessment that shows forest land has expanded in northern states during the past century despite a 130-percent population jump and relentless environmental threats. At the ...
Environment
Mar 12, 2012
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Human population the primary factor in exotic plant invasions in the United States
Extensive ongoing research on biotic invasions around the world constantly increases data availability and improves data quality. New research in the United States shows how using improved data from previous studies on the ...
Ecology
Feb 23, 2012
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Planet 'far away' on climate goals: study
The world remains far away from meeting UN-backed goals on holding back climate change, setting the stage for major damage without more ambitious efforts to cut emissions, a study said Tuesday.
Environment
Oct 4, 2011
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BP oil not degrading on Gulf floor, study says
(AP) -- Tar balls washed onto Gulf of Mexico beaches by Tropical Storm Lee earlier this month show that oil left over from last year's BP spill isn't breaking down as quickly as some scientists thought it would, university ...
Environment
Sep 20, 2011
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