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04/26/2019
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By Edsel Cook
China is losing its pollution war: Levels of harmful ozone rise up as particulate matter drops
American and Chinese researchers warned that China is losing its war on air pollution. Even as the world’s most populous country brought down levels of airborne particulate matter, the amount of ozone pollution entering the air rose to take the place of PM 2.5. The Chinese government began its campaign against air pollution in 2013. Concerned about […]
04/13/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Long-term study looks at impact of ocean pollution across coastal environments and communities
Researchers recently published the results of two years of studying ocean garbage that washed up on the shores of the Gulf states. They found that plastic is the most common type of trash; that Texas ends up with the most coastal debris; and that spring and summer months are the worst. Trash in the ocean […]
04/11/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Researchers find plastic-eating microbe that can solve our ocean’s plastic problem
Even as humans keep on filling the planet with plastic pollutants, the bountiful oceans reveal a means by which the problem can be resolved. An Israeli research team announced that they successfully created a biodegradable plastic from a common seaweed. Their new bioplastic could be broken down by bacteria that feed on the seaweed in the […]
04/10/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Bangkok to deploy drones to combat air pollution
Most governments used aerial drones to spy on citizens or bomb insurgents. However, the Thai government launched a dozen drones into the skies over Bangkok to fight a far more insidious foe: Air pollution. The concentrations of toxic particulate matter in the air of Thailand’s biggest and most populous city were not yet as bad […]
03/28/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Sulfate can help make plants drought-resistant, study says
In order to survive deadly droughts, plants rely on the protective effects of sulfate. A recently completed study explained that the mineral regulates the release of a beneficial hormone that helps a plant cope with the severe stress of drought. Sulfate is a salt derived from sulfuric acid. Naturally present in groundwater, it is absorbed by plants through […]
03/28/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Glitter sunscreen is this summer’s biggest beauty trend, but experts warn it is harmful to the environment
Chemical-based sunscreens are unsafe enough on their own. But the glitter sunscreen that came out this summer of 2018 might pollute the environment on top of the existing detrimental effects on human health, an article in Harper’s Bazaar reported. Glitter is highly popular among women and children. Makeup, nail polish, and lip gloss are just some […]
03/24/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Anxious aquatic life: Murky water found to affect fish growth and impair their health, warn researchers
As the waters of coastal areas grew more murky due to the rising amounts of sediments coming from inland, the fish living in those places became more nervous and timid. Australian researchers suspected that such drastic alterations in behavior would hamper the proper growth of the animals, thereby reducing a fish’s chances of surviving in the changing environment. […]
03/19/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Study reveals glass knifefish use tiny active sensing motions to keep track of their surroundings
Researchers are finally beginning to understand how the brain of an organism controls its active senses. An experiment with glass knifefish (Eigenmannia virescens) revealed that the tiny active sensing motions performed by the animal are controlled via sensory feedback. The tiny movements increase the accuracy of the data that is being sent to the brain of the fish. These […]
03/15/2019
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By Edsel Cook
New study finds that 100 PERCENT of sea turtles have plastics in their bellies
The next time you come across a sea turtle in the wild, remember that there are pieces of plastic trash inside the animal’s belly. And if that is not stomach-churning enough for you, imagine the damage caused by jagged pieces of toxic pollutant tumbling inside your belly. Researchers in the United Kingdom raised this issue after checking more than 100 […]
03/13/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Engineers develop revolutionary technology that uses solar energy to turn seawater into potable water
Solar energy is often used to power the process that converts undrinkable seawater into potable liquid. Italian researchers found a way to vastly increase the efficiency of the solar-powered desalination process, resulting in at least twice the amount of drinkable water compared to older approaches. Desalination removes salt from seawater so that it can be […]
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