Arsenic is a toxic metalloid of natural origin. Arsenic-contaminated soils and waters are found all over the world, especially in southeastern Asian countries like Bangladesh, Vietnam, and China.
The Combination of the Climate Crisis and Continued Deforestation May Result in Significant Damage to the Animal World
Global warming and extreme heat events, alongside the continued expansion of deforestation in the world, may be devastating for many species of animals, especially those that know how to climb trees.
Pilot Study Shows Ketogenic Diet Improves Severe Mental Illness
A small clinical trial led by Stanford Medicine found that the metabolic effects of a ketogenic diet may help stabilize the brain.
Golfers’ Risk From Pesticides Used on Turfgrass Is Likely Low, Studies Find
For many, spring heralds fresh air and exercise on the golf course.
Blueprint for Mandating Indoor Air Quality for Public Buildings in Form of Standards
A group of international experts led by QUT Professor Lidia Morawska has presented a blueprint for national indoor quality standards for public buildings, in an article in the prestigious journal Science.
How Extratropical Ocean-Atmosphere Interactions Can Contribute to the Variability of Jet Streams in the Northern Hemisphere
The interaction between the oceans and the atmosphere plays a vital role in shaping the Earth’s climate.
Open Waste Burning Linked to Air Pollution in Northwestern Greenland
A case study on the effects of open waste burning on air quality in Northwestern Greenland calls attention to the importance of no-one-left-behind sustainable air quality monitoring in the Arctic region.
Genomic Research May Be Key to Understanding Cancer Resistance in Tasmanian Devils
Over the past 30 years, Australia’s Tasmanian devil population has been afflicted with an infectious cancer that has pushed the species to near extinction.
Manganese’s Surprising Role in Soil Carbon Sequestration
Manganese in the soil of boreal forests has been found to work against the carbon storage capacity of these crucial northern habitats.
Magnetic Avalanche Triggered by Quantum Effects
Iron screws and other so-called ferromagnetic materials are made up of atoms with electrons that act like little magnets.