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03/29/2021
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By Michael Alexander
Save the whales: This new detection method can help researchers find and count stranded whales… from SPACE
Advancements in satellite imaging analysis may soon make it easier for scientists to detect, count and help stranded whales, a study has found. Scientists from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), together with four Chilean research institutes, said the new image analysis and detection method, which involves the use of very high resolution (VHR) satellite images […]
03/11/2021
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By Michael Alexander
Process called “advanced steam cracking” can turn plastic waste into high-quality plastics
The property that makes plastic such a pesky pollutant just might be the key that will help solve the problem of its negative impact on the environment. This is according to a research team from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, who had recently developed a more sustainable way of dealing with plastic waste: breaking […]
12/25/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Scientists crack mystery behind strong, resilient mollusk shells
Scientists have finally cracked the secret behind one of Nature’s strongest materials. Nacre, also known as mother-of-pearl, is the rainbow-sheened material that lines the insides of mussel and other mollusk shells. It is also widely considered to be one of the toughest substances in Nature, with scientists noting its hardness and resilience as being particularly impressive. […]
12/03/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Scientists present a catalytic solution that could be the answer to global plastic pollution
Instead of filling up landfills, single-use plastics can be used to create other products. This is according to a group of researchers who have developed a new method for upcycling these low-level plastics into motor oils, lubricants, detergents and even cosmetics. According to the researchers, aside from improving current recycling methods that result in cheap, low-quality […]
12/03/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Climate activists funded by major corporations fail to see the big picture: Nuclear war is the actual threat, NOT carbon dioxide
Climate activists are better off campaigning against nuclear energy and the possibility of a nuclear war, a conservative think tank has recommended. According to the Center for Research on Globalization, this is because the unregulated use of nuclear power has a much greater impact on the environment and climate compared to carbon dioxide and other […]
11/27/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Wasps are quick learners, especially when it comes to food scents
As it turns out, wasps are fast learners when it comes to associating scents and olfactory cues with food sources. This is according to a team of researchers from New Zealand and Hungary, who, in a series of experiments, found that wasps are able to associate olfactory cues with food without any prior training. As noted […]
11/23/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Bees declared “the most important living being on the planet,” but they may soon be extinct
Experts during a debate hosted by the Royal Geographical Society of London made two announcements regarding the nature of bees: one, that they are the most important living beings on the planet, and two, that they are at risk of extinction. As noted by the Earthwatch Institute during the debates, bees around the world have […]
10/22/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Study reveals people using toxic personal care products are the “greatest pollutants” of office air
A recent study presented by a team of researchers from Purdue University has revealed that humans are the biggest sources of air pollutants in an indoor setting because of the toxins in the personal care products they use. According to the researchers, this is mainly because humans emit substances known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These compounds, […]
10/22/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Nonprofit group cleaning up plastic waste from Great Pacific Garbage Patch
The removal of plastic from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is now well underway, thanks to the efforts of Ocean Cleanup, a nonprofit geared towards cleaning the world’s oceans. The cleanup, made possible by a large device designed by Ocean Cleanup founder and CEO Boyan Slat, successfully captured and held debris ranging from large cartons, […]
09/04/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Mineral samples reveal a previously unknown loss of life GREATER than the mass extinction of dinosaurs 65 million years ago
Despite being constantly portrayed as such in popular media, not all extinction events involve the apocalyptic and instantaneous dying off of complex creatures such as the dinosaurs and other prehistoric beasts – some of them are more gradual and happen over longer periods of time and deal with creatures that are on the microscopic scale. […]
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