After our adventures in Quebec and Greenland, it was now time for our last stop in this intense season of fieldwork.
It All Adds Up: Study Finds Forever Chemicals Are More Toxic as Mixtures
A first-of-its-kind study has measured the toxicity of several types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), better known as “forever chemicals,” when mixed together in the environment and in the human body.
New Wheat Varieties Can Contribute to Food Security
Wheat is the world’s most important grain. But it has high environmental costs due to the need to fertilize with nitrogen.
New Synthesis Strategy Could Speed up PFAS Decontamination
Rice engineers demonstrate versatile, cost-effective way to make high-quality advanced materials.
First-Ever Imaging of Pathogens on Lettuce Leaves in Real-Time
As the global population surpasses 8 billion, the challenge of producing sufficient food becomes increasingly pressing.
Extreme Heat Impacts Daily Routines and Travel Patterns, Study Finds
New research highlights inequities in heat adaptation calling for policy changes to address growing heat challenges.
‘Invisible Forest’ of Algae Thrives as Ocean Warms
An “invisible forest” of phytoplankton is thriving in part of our warming ocean, new research shows.
Ice Cores Show Pollution’s Impact on Arctic Atmosphere
Dartmouth study solves a marine mystery by tying ocean biomarker to pollution levels.
Major Boost in Carbon Capture and Storage Essential to Reach 2°C Climate Target
Large expansion of carbon capture and storage is necessary to fulfill the Paris Climate Agreement.
Night-Time Noise Linked to Restless Nights for Airport Neighbours
Noise from aircraft at night is linked with disturbed sleep quality and sleep-wake cycle, a new study using movement trackers has shown.