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News & Articles By Ralph Flores
10/01/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Another reason to shun pollution – it also “pollutes” children’s cognitive growth
People living in the city already have a lot to contend with. But a study published in the journal Environmental Research points out that children living near busy roads face even more risks because of air pollution. The study, led by researchers from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), revealed […]
09/06/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Kung fu fighting in the animal world: Meet the kangaroo rat, which seemingly uses “kung fu” to outsmart rattlesnakes
“Everybody loves kung fu fighting” goes the popular song. The chart-topping song was even more well-known thanks to Bruce Lee, who popularized the ancient martial art at the box office. The song ushered in a generation who grew up wishing they had at least half the moves that the world-famous kung fu master had in […]
09/06/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Natural remedy for trash: Could a plastic-eating mushroom clean up our landfills?
Plastic waste is one of the leading causes of environmental problems today. While everyone’s looking for ways to solve this looming crisis, researchers from Yale University suggest using a mushroom that feasts on plastic. In their study, which appeared in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, the team said that Pestalotiopsis microspora can not only live off polyurethane – a compound found in […]
07/26/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Soils are healthier when they are treated with organic fertilizer: Study
Scientists from the Punjab Agricultural University in India found that organic fertilizer can greatly improve soil health. In their study, which was published in the Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, they noted that the organic amendments, aside from being easily decomposable, can help microbes with carbon sequestration in highly saline soils and effectively minimize nutrient […]
07/04/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Taking recycled waste to a whole new level: Scientists have found that human feces makes an energy-efficient material for building houses
It’s a waste that sewage treatment can only do so much to the stuff you flush down the toilet. For the most part, the process can filter water — which is returned to nature — and produce biosolids, leftovers that contain anywhere between 15 to 90 percent dry solids. Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of […]
07/03/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Scientists study the anti-methanogenic potential of medicinal plant extracts
People have long used medicinal plants to treat various diseases. Researchers from the University of Pretoria in South Africa, however, found an interesting application for these benefits. In their article, which appeared in the journal Animal Production Science, the team suggested using these plants to reduce methane production, as well as subsequent emission, from cows. […]
07/02/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Scientists have found ANOTHER major problem with the plastic pollution in the oceans: It harbors bacteria that can be transferred up the food chain
Experts predict that there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish within the next century — a serious problem, considering there’s still a lot to be explored in their depths. The adverse effects of plastic pollution have been the subject of many studies, but according to marine scientists from the National University of […]
06/27/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Chemicals found in firefighting foam linked to cancer, thyroid disease, and other health problems
House lawmakers will soon decide on a piece of legislation that will force military bases to stop using firefighting foam that contains the toxic chemical PFAS. The measure, which is included in the House Armed Services Committee’s first draft of the defense authorization bill, also contains a provision for environmental clean-up funding and ways to […]
05/22/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Mung beans enrich soil organic carbon in cereal-cereal cropping systems
A study funded by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research revealed that mung beans (Vigna radiata) could be used to boost soil organic carbon levels in cereal-cereal cropping systems, ensuring their long-term sustainability. The study was published in the Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. The researchers posited that mung beans can be beneficial when used in soil amendments, […]
05/15/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Study: Ligands can help absorb lead from soil
Lead poisoning is a problem the world over. In 2016, over half a million deaths worldwide were caused by lead exposure, according to data from the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation. In a study published in the Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, researchers Salman Hassan Selmy of Egypt’s Assuin University noted that treating the soil with ligands – which […]
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