Clonal fish: Same genes, same environment – different fitness levels
According to current knowledge, individuality is determined by either differences in genome or in the apparent environmental conditions. However, studies ...
Tag: environment
Capturing wellhead gases for profit and a cleaner environment
Burning of natural gas at oil and gas wells, called flaring, is a major waste of fossil fuels and a ...
The brain’s response to a changing environment
WASHINGTON — Changes in a person’s environment can have long-term, significant effects on the brain, whether it’s the inhalation of ...
“Recognition of human right to the environment can galvanize action and collaboration towards realization of sustainable development goals,” eminent environmental lawyer says
Amsterdam, October 26, 2023 – "The Human Right to the Environment affirms the right to life itself. When humans protect ...
A UB study identifies the remains of artificial turf as an important source of pollution of the aquatic environment
Every year, around 1,200 and 1,400 artificial turf sports fields are installed in the European Union. These fields are made ...
Waterfleas hold key to cleaner environment and better human health
Tiny waterfleas could play a pivotal role in removing persistent chemical pollutants from wastewater – making it safe to use ...
International research effort to weigh “green ammonia” impact on climate change and environment
The U.S. National Science Foundation, UK Research and Innovation, and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada have jointly ...
New insight into crosstalk between cancer cells and their environment
Most solid tumors become stiff as the cancer progresses. Although researchers recognize that the environment around the cancer cells influences ...
Captive pandas could be ‘jet lagged’ if their body clocks don’t match their environment
All animals have an internal clock called a circadian clock, which is regulated by cues from their environment — but ...
Korean Scientific payload for observing the lunar space environment begins its transfer to the US for the scheduled 2024 launch
The Ministry of Science and ICT (Minister Jong-Ho Lee, hereinafter referred to as 'MSIT') and the Korea Astronomy and Space ...
Developing silicones that are friendlier toward health and the environment
Polysiloxanes, the scientific name for silicones, possess exceptional properties, and are used in numerous fields ranging from cosmetics to aerospace. ...
Evolving chemical system changes its environment
A chemical system of synthetic replicators showing the first signs of Darwinian evolution: two different replicators compete for a common ...
Moulds and yeasts in the indoor environment do not increase the risk of developing asthma
Fungi i.e. moulds and yeasts in the indoor environment are not associated with an increased risk of asthma among children. ...
Social environment experienced by mothers influences sons’ reproductive tactics
Tsukuba, Japan—In the intense male-male competition for females, males often develop alternative reproductive tactics to achieve successful reproduction through unconventional ...
Scientists proposed to adapt a Mars ISRU system to the changing Mars environment
Human missions to Mars will require a substantial launch vehicle to ascend from Mars to rendezvous with a waiting Earth ...
Benefits of electric stoves on health and environment in Ecuador
One of the most popular strategies to increase energy efficiency and reduce pollution in homes — which are responsible for ...
Replicating the internal environment of a lung cancer patient’s body
According to data from Statistics Korea, cancer accounted for the majority of deaths in Korea in 2021, constituting 26% of ...
PolyU projects foster sustainable environment and smart cities development
Two research projects led by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have won close to HK$100 million funding from the ...
The war-damaged urban environment in Kharkiv is fatal for bats
Russia’s war in the Ukraine has severe consequences not only for humans, it also has detrimental effects on populations of ...
‘Time-traveling’ pathogens in melting permafrost pose likely risk to environment
Ancient pathogens that escape from melting permafrost have real potential to damage microbial communities and might potentially threaten human health, ...
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Fungus from Arrakis: New species named after Dune’s giant worms
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Null results research now published by major behavioral medicine journal
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New chemistry can extract virgin-grade materials from wind turbine blades in one process
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Scientists discover rare 6-planet system that moves in strange synchrony
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Acer i-Seed: the first eco-friendly fluorescent artificial seed for monitoring soil temperature by using drones
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Durable plastic pollution easily, cleanly degrades with new catalyst