A small team of researchers at the Institute of Interdisciplinary Physics and Complex Systems in Spain has created what they describe as a "worldwide waste web" and have used it to track the movement of hazardous waste around ...
Face masks are important for slowing the spread of COVID-19 and protecting against smoke. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are added to many products to repel fluids, but their presence in face masks hasn't been ...
Environment
Mar 30, 2022
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The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday took steps intended to phase out oil drilling in the city, moving to address the legacy of of environmental and health problems caused by an industry that helped create modern Southern ...
Environment
Jan 27, 2022
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A group of synthetic substances known as "forever chemicals" because of their environmental persistence have been found in otters across England and Wales.
Plants & Animals
Jan 25, 2022
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Ph.D. students are the future of research, innovation and teaching at universities and beyond—but this future is at risk. There are already indications from previous research that there is a mental health crisis brewing ...
Education
Jan 12, 2022
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"When I see plastic, I see money," says Tarek Masmoudi, owner of one of the few recycling companies in Tunisia, where a waste crisis is threatening widespread social unrest.
Environment
Dec 19, 2021
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Consuming lead can cause health problems for anyone, but children are particularly vulnerable because the element can interfere with their growth and development. While water systems will soon be required to measure lead ...
Environment
Dec 15, 2021
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Scientists have discovered a new potential treatment that has the ability to reverse antibiotic resistance in bacteria that cause conditions such as sepsis, pneumonia, and urinary tract infections.
Biochemistry
Dec 13, 2021
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Schools aren't just where kids go to learn reading, math, science and history. The social skills they learn—like how to build and maintain relationships with peers—are also critical. This is particularly true as schools ...
Education
Dec 1, 2021
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Long hours, working alone and a feeling of being undervalued and disconnected from the wider public are among the key factors which cause loneliness within the farming community, a major new study shows.
Agriculture
Nov 18, 2021
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