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Mealworms Can Eat Plastic, But Study Shows Limited Impact on Pollution Crisis

An experiment conducted by researchers at the University of British Columbia has revealed the limited potential of mealworms in addressing…

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Indian Ocean Study Reveals Bay of Bengal Defies Ekman’s Wind-Driven Current Theory

A study published in Science Advances has identified a significant anomaly to Vagn Walfrid Ekman's widely-accepted theory on wind-driven ocean…

2 years ago

Sea anemone study shows how animals stay ‘in shape’

Our bodies are remarkably skilled at adapting to changing environments. For example, whether amid summer heat or a winter freeze,…

2 years 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…

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Global food yields have grown steadily during last six decades, study finds

Contrary to widespread concerns that global crop yields have stagnated in recent decades, a comprehensive study of worldwide food production…

2 years ago

Sound of traffic increases stress and anxiety, study finds

Manmade sounds such vehicle traffic can mask the positive impact of nature soundscapes on people's stress and anxiety, according to…

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Jupiter’s Earth-Sized Storms Might Be Caused by Magnetic Tornadoes, Study Claims

Magnetic vortices descending from Jupiter's ionosphere into its deep atmosphere are believed to trigger the formation of ultraviolet-absorbing anticyclonic storms,…

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Increasing Global Heatwave Hotspots Defy Climate Model Predictions

A recent study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, has identified regions globally experiencing extreme heatwaves surpassing…

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Study tracks PFAS, microplastics through landfills and wastewater treatment plants

Scientists analyzed the liquid waste, or leachate, released by four Illinois landfills and the inflows and outflows of associated wastewater…

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New study shows how salmonella tricks gut defenses to cause infection

A new UC Davis Health study has uncovered how Salmonella bacteria, a major cause of food poisoning, can invade the…

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