Category: Environment
Analysis of Household Dust from 35 Countries Sheds Light on What Contaminants We Are Exposed To
Key Takeaways: Household dust in all 35 countries studied contains toxic trace metals (arsenic, lead, nickel, chromium, manganese), posing universal health risks. Regional Hotspots: Australia/NZ: High arsenic/lead levels (1 …Study Finds Decreased Microbial Diversity in Guts of Wild Bears That Eat Human Food
According to recent research studies, it has been discovered that the consumption of food made for humans, has a considerable effect on the microbiomes of black bears. Much less …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. …UC Santa Barbara Scientists Developed Genetically Modified Mosquitoes That Can’t See Humans
Scientists have just created mutant mosquitoes that cannot see contrasts. Although they are not completely blind, they can no longer find their way to their prey. An original strategy …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Livestock Antibiotics and Rising Temperatures Cause Disruptions in Soil Microbial Communities
A group of concerned ecologists at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies has found that rising temperatures and antibiotics that are used in livestock production could disturb soil microbial balance …