Novel design for dual-atom catalyst could reduce the environmental impact of ammonia production
Ammonia is a strong-smelling, colourless gas that has become an essential chemical for agriculture and pharmaceutical companies, with around 200 ...
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Argonne researchers develop new way to calculate environmental impact of ammonia production
Scientists evaluate how to make ammonia production more sustainable. Ever wondered about the carbon impact of growing your dinner? Scientists ...
Legacy of ancient ice ages shapes how seagrasses respond to environmental threats today
Deep evolution casts a longer shadow than previously thought, scientists report in a new paper published the week of Aug. ...
Research examines effects of embryonic exposure to environmental pollutants on risk of diabetes
A University of Massachusetts Amherst environmental health scientist has received a $2.44 million, five-year grant renewal from the National Institutes ...
Does family matter in business? Surrey study evaluates family ownership on firms’ environmental strategies
Professor Tazeeb Rajwani, co-author of the study and Head of the Department of Strategy and International Business at the University ...
New study finds environmental injustice is key to decoding climate change debate
MIAMI—A new study from researchers at the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science found ...
Environmental stability on Earth allowed marine biodiversity to flourish
Modern ocean biodiversity, which is at its highest level ever, was achieved through long-term stability of the location of so-called ...
UMass Amherst scientist to study environmental factors in male infertility
A University of Massachusetts Amherst environmental and reproductive epidemiologist has won a three-year, career development award from the National Institutes of Health ...
First articles published in IOP Publishing’s new open access environmental journal
IOP Publishing (IOPP) has published the first articles from the new, open access journal, Environmental Research: Climate featuring research from world-renowned climate scientists. The journal ...
Environmental factors predict risk of death
Along with high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking, environmental factors such as air pollution are highly predictive of people’s chances ...
Specific environmental exposures may help predict increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease
A new study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai quantifies the cardiovascular risk posed by exposure to ...
Studies find little evidence of physical aging in turtle species, some of which reduce aging in response to better environmental conditions
Across two studies, researchers investigated aging in cold-blooded tetrapods, revealing surprisingly little evidence of senescence, or physical aging, in several ...
Assessing the environmental impact of nuclear power generation
In a constantly evolving world, rapidly growing populations coupled with urbanization and industrialization are leading to an ever-increasing demand for ...
Virginia Hospital System develops reusable gown that eases supply chain and environmental impact issues
Arlington, Va., and Indianapolis – June 13, 2022 – The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shortages brought about by the COVID-19 ...
Lack of environmental awareness and preference for variety leading causes of waste in fast-fashion production
Can fast-fashion be sustainable? Researchers, including Javad Nasiry, Associate Professor at McGill’s Desautels Faculty of Management, think yes. By identifying ...
Understanding the health and environmental risks of microplastics
Studies have shown that tiny plastic pieces are nearly everywhere — in the air, water, food and even inside the ...
UTSA professor recognized as leader in environmental engineering
Vikram Kapoor, an assistant professor in the UTSA School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, and Construction Management, was recently named ...
New survey illustrates challenges associated with healthcare environmental hygiene in facilities worldwide
Arlington, Va., May 26, 2022 – A global, pilot study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC), ...
State laws incentivize chemical recycling, but environmental advocates are critical
As the public grows more concerned about plastic pollution, some elected officials are getting onboard with “advanced recycling,” which is ...
Study points to ways of involving visually impaired people in environmental disaster prevention
According to the latest report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), almost half the world’s population – about 3.3 billion ...
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Down on Vitamin D? It could be the cause of chronic inflammation
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New flavored nicotine gums, lozenges, and gummies rank second among nicotine products used by U.S. teens
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The North American Menopause Society releases its 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement
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Fatigue, headache among top lingering symptoms months after COVID
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Coarse sea spray keeps lightning strikes away
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Can scratches on car surfaces disappear when exposed to sunlight? : A new self-healing coating material