Category: Environment
University of California Riverside Study Highlights Sources of Roadside Waste
Researchers from the University of California at Riverside have found that the bulk of roadside rubbish comes from places less than two miles away from the spot they are …
Study Shows Plastic Pollution Rising, Threatens All Marine Species
Plastic pollution is a big environmental concern across the world and the scale of threat has been on an upward trajectory. Now, researchers are saying the levels in oceans …
Asteroid Study Shows Earth’s Water Existed Before Earth Itself
Water is an important element without which life cannot exist on Earth. But it has remained largely unclear how it came about on the planet. Now, evidence from a …Mosquitoes Are Attracted to the CO2 We Exhale and the Color Red Study Shows
The mosquito has gained quite a menacing reputation. The sights and sounds of them inspired dread and repulsion. The mosquito saliva is home to some important pathogens like malaria, …Researchers Find Viral Proteins Collaborate to Bring Down Plants’ Defense “Shields”
A new study has provided fresh insights into how viruses damage plants with the aid of viral proteins. Findings could help in developing tactics to prevent significant losses that …
Biologists Discovered Large Number of Plant Viruses Traveling with Pollen
Plants depend on pollen to reproduce effectively. New research shows that these same vehicles also serve a different purpose: they provide a free ride for plant viruses. Read Also: …
New Fish Flow Study Provides Insights for Sustainable Fisheries Management
A newly-published study has brought together researchers across multiple fields to provide first-time insights into the flow of fish, both naturally and commercially. Most species of fish in the …