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News & Articles By Virgilio Marin
03/19/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Wounds on sharks are infection-free thanks to a complex germ ecosystem on the skin that prevent contamination
Sharks swim in dirty ocean waters that could easily cause infection, yet experts rarely see gaping shark wounds getting infected. Now, an international team of researchers has figured out what’s keeping shark wounds free from contamination. In a study published in the journal Animal Microbiome, the researchers explained that the skin of black-tip reef sharks is […]
03/10/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Ice can cause wind turbines to produce up to 80 percent less power, according to study
The power that icing can cause wind turbines to lose up to 80 percent of their power generation, according to a new study published in the journal Renewable Energy. Lead researcher Hui Hu, a professor of aerospace engineering at Iowa State University, and his team carried out a field study of a Chinese wind farm after a decade of performing lab studies of […]
03/05/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Keeping it green: 9 Air-purifying houseplants for your living room
If you like to keep it green, there’s no better way of purifying the air in your living room than through houseplants. Houseplants can improve air quality and make your living space healthier. Research from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration shows that houseplants can absorb volatile organic compounds like formaldehyde and benzene. These chemicals are toxic and may even […]
03/05/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
5 innovative water harvesting techniques for dry, off-grid areas
Clean water is a scarce resource in dry, off-grid environments. In these areas, conventional water sources such as snowfall, rainfall, river runoff and groundwater are rare if not completely absent. But innovative water sourcing methods could help address that scarcity. In an article for the Conversation, environmental scientists Manzoor Qadir and Vladimir Smakhtin, both from United Nations University […]
03/04/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Toxic ingredient in disinfectants can give rise to antibiotic-resistant bacteria, birth defects and more
Experts are raising the alarm about a certain family of chemicals that are found in several commercial cleaning products. Quaternary ammonium compounds, or quats, are charged chemicals that can kill bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms. But though they are effective disinfectants, researchers found that quats can give rise to serious health and environmental problems, including antibiotic […]
03/03/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
How building a massive solar farm in the Sahara desert could disrupt the climate
Researchers from Sweden warn that installing an enormous array of solar panels in the Sahara desert can drastically alter the climate. In a study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, the researchers described how a giant array of solar panels, such as that planned for the Sahara, could raise global temperatures. This could disrupt precipitation patterns and bring more cyclones […]
02/26/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Fascinating video shows humpback whales using “bubble-net fishing” to catch their prey
A team led by researchers at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UH Manoa) has video-recorded humpback whales attempting to catch prey in the water near Alaska. The humpback whales can be seen swimming in a circular pattern while blowing bubbles to create a “net” and encircle their prey. This technique is called bubble-net fishing and is usually done with more […]
02/19/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
EPA orders Amazon to stop the sale of illegal pesticides
The Seattle office of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a “stop sale” order to Amazon to have illegal pesticides removed from its online shopping platform, the agency announced on Tuesday. Issued on Jan. 7, the order targets 70 potentially dangerous or ineffective unregistered pesticides and pesticide devices with illegal and misleading claims that they offer protection against […]
02/17/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits off the coast of Fukushima in Japan
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake rocked the Fukushima Prefecture in Japan on Feb. 13. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the quake is an aftershock of the 2011 Japan earthquake that triggered enormous tsunamis and nuclear meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. The powerful quake hit Saturday night off the coast of Fukushima, at a depth of 36 miles. It left […]
02/16/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Good fish, bad fish: How to avoid contaminants and support sustainably farmed fish
Fish forms an important part of a healthy diet. It is packed with nutrients necessary for good health, such as omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D. As an animal-based food, it is one of the healthiest sources of protein and one of the best meats to add to your diet. Sadly, ocean pollution and destructive fishing practices are putting […]
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