Environment

Researchers Find Microplastics in Caddisfly Casings From 1970s, Hints at Long-Term Contamination Risk

An expert team of biologists practising at the Naturalis Biodiversity Centre, a research museum in the Netherlands, has recently discovered…

10 months ago

Lithium Mining Could Have Drastic Impact on Water Quality and Environment, Says Study

A recent study by researchers at Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment has examined the water quality effects of…

1 year ago

New data science tool greatly speeds up molecular analysis of our environment

A research team led by scientists at the University of California, Riverside, has developed a computational workflow for analyzing large…

1 year ago

Study links neighborhood environment to prostate cancer risk in men with West African genetic ancestry

West African genetic ancestry was associated with increased prostate cancer among men living in disadvantaged neighborhoods but not among men…

1 year ago

Cell’s ‘garbage disposal’ may have another role: Helping neurons near skin sense the environment

The typical job of the proteasome, the garbage disposal of the cell, is to grind down proteins into smaller bits…

2 years ago

The behavior of ant queens is shaped by their social environment

The queens in colonies of social insects, such as ants, bees, and wasps, are considered the veritable embodiment of specialization…

2 years ago

Environment and wallet benefit from redispensing cancer pills

Redispensing cancer drugs reduces both environmental impact and medical costs, according to research from Radboudumc pharmacy published in JAMA Oncology.…

2 years ago

Asha Daniels on Hostile Work Environment Lawsuit Against Lizzo: ‘Black Women Deserve Equality’ (Exclusive)

Wardrobe stylist Asha Daniels is speaking out about her lawsuit against Lizzo. Daniels, a professional clothing designer, designed the wardrobe for the…

2 years ago

Lizzo Sued by Former Wardrobe Stylist Asha Daniels for Condoning Hostile Work Environment

Lizzo is facing another lawsuit -- this time from her former wardrobe stylist, Asha Daniels. Daniels, a professional clothing designer, designed the wardrobe…

2 years ago