Category: Environment
Analysis of Household Dust from 35 Countries Sheds Light on What Contaminants We Are Exposed To
A new study by researchers from around the world has thrown more light on contaminants in household dust and the factors that might influence levels of human exposure to …Study Finds that the Dry Parts Of The World Are Getting Drier
A study on soils in major parts of the Southern Hemisphere revealed that they have been getting drier in recent decades, with potential for severe consequences in those areas. …Incidences of Flash Floods in West African Coastal Cities Increasing at an Alarming Rate Due to Deforestation
Deforestation, as we all know, is the depletion of forest areas. This has been a growing concern chiefly due to its negative impact on the climate. Bush fires, storms, …Cell Culture Technology Shows Potential for More Sustainable Egg White Protein Production
New research by a group from the University of Helsinki shows that egg white protein produced by fungus using precision fermentation technology could offer a way of lessening the …New Research Confirms Link Between Respiratory Stress and Sexual Maturation in Fish
A new study by Chinese and Canadian researchers has provided fresh evidence supporting the notion that fish reach sexual maturation in reaction to growth-induced respiratory stress. Read Also: Environmental …Marsh Pollutants Have Drastic Adverse Effects on Survival of Sea Anemones
Researchers from the Marine Biological Laboratory in the U.S. have released a study that shows sea anemones are under significant threat from the current levels of pollutants in their …Livestock Antibiotics and Rising Temperatures Cause Disruptions in Soil Microbial Communities
A group of concerned ecologists at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies have found that rising temperatures and antibiotics that are used in livestock production could disturb soil microbial balance …University of Missouri Study Shows Urgent Need for Clean Water Act Amendment
Researchers at the University of Missouri are proposing changes to how water quality and waterways in America are protected, saying current laws are not adequate. The US Clean Water …Possible Consequences of Global Overpopulation on the Environment and Global Resources
It is estimated that we are currently more than 7.6 billion souls on Earth and we should expect another two billion by 2050 according to UN projections. What are …