Tiny plastic particles have been found in abundance in the surface water and underlying sediments of several lakes and peripheral rivers of Dhaka, according to a new study which researchers say sheds light on the environmental ...
Environment
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When the research vessel Bold Horizon sailed from Newport, Oregon, in early October, it joined a small armada of planes, drones, and other high-tech craft chasing the ocean's shapeshifting physics.
Earth Sciences
Oct 11, 2022
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Most of us have felt the shock from static electricity by touching a metallic object after putting on a sweater or walking across a carpet. This occurs as a result of charge build-up whenever two dissimilar materials (such ...
Nanophysics
Aug 9, 2022
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A study of 29 European lakes has found that some naturally-occurring lake bacteria grow faster and more efficiently on the remains of plastic bags than on natural matter like leaves and twigs.
Environment
Jul 26, 2022
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Fifty years ago, U.S. scientists launched a satellite that dramatically changed how we see the world.
Environment
Jul 22, 2022
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Graphite is an incredibly important, versatile mineral, with uses spanning industries. Because graphite can easily conduct electricity and withstand high temperatures, it is especially important for electronics. Graphite ...
General Physics
Jul 19, 2022
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A new study shows that future ecosystem functioning will increasingly depend on water availability. Using recent simulations from climate models, an international team of scientists found several "hot spot regions" where ...
Environment
Jul 5, 2022
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They're the non-stick on Teflon cookware, the stain resistance in Scotchgard, and the suppression factor in firefighting foam, but while the staying power of PFAS chemicals was once revered, it's now infamous as PFAS substances ...
Plants & Animals
May 2, 2022
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Antibiotics were once proclaimed the salvation of the world. Today, researchers fear that antibiotics could become a threat to public health and the natural environment.
Plants & Animals
Apr 25, 2022
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Tears of wine is a phenomenon frequently observed as a ring of wine formed near the top of the glass generates droplets that fall back into the wine. This phenomenon can be explained by the Marangoni effect driven by the ...
Space Exploration
Apr 20, 2022
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