While the humble copper (Cu) may not boast the allure of gold or silver, its remarkable versatility makes it invaluable in cutting-edge research.
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Long-Term Exposure to Air Pollution Linked to Blood Clots in Veins That Bring Blood to the Heart
A large study found that greater exposure to long-term air pollution was linked with increased risks for blood clots that can occur in deep veins, which, if untreated, can block blood flow and cause serious complications, even death.
Corals depend on near neighbors to reproduce
A new study reveals corals must be within only a few meters of each other to successfully reproduce, leaving them vulnerable in a warming world.
Shrubs can help or hinder a forest’s recovery after wildfire
When and where to plant tree seedlings to restore forests after wildfires has a lot to do with shrubs, finds a new study.
Electric vehicle transition could create unwanted air pollution hotspots in China and India
New research has uncovered a potential unintended consequence of the electric vehicle transition in India and China, finding that sulfur dioxide emissions could actually increase over current levels if the countries were to fully onshore their electric vehicle supply chains. The overwhelming majority of those emissions would come from refining...
Threat of abrupt mortality events keeps endangered monkey population at risk, despite decades of growth
Despite the population being almost four times larger than it was in 1982, a new study published in the journal Ecology suggests the northern muriqui monkeys remain at risk, especially in the face of ongoing habitat disturbances.
Detailed bedbug genome analysis may improve pesticides
Scientists now have a better genetic understanding of the insect. The research offers an updated genome analysis of the common bedbug Cimex lectularius, providing new insight for those working to prevent bedbug infestation, develop remediation strategies and track pesticide resistance.
Across southeastern US, weedy rice steals herbicide resistance from crop rice
A new study shows that more than half of the weedy rice sampled in the rice-growing region of the southeastern U.S. has become herbicide resistant.
New study finds marine animals save energy by swimming in a depth ‘sweet spot’
Researchers have found that marine animals across mammals, birds and reptiles swim at similar relative depths when traveling and not feeding to save energy.
Making the most of Switzerland’s wood
Sustainable, renewable and good for the climate: Wood is the material of the future. But how much of it do we actually have and how do we make best use of it? Researchers have now analyzed the material flows of wood in Switzerland in detail -- and discovered untapped opportunities.