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Red Wine for the Red Planet
NewsAn ingredient in grapes may protect against musculoskeletal atrophy in partial gravity which could help astronauts travelling to Mars.
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Relaxation of Salt Rules Linked to Increase in Disease Cases
NewsA relaxation of UK food industry regulation has been linked with 9,900 additional cases of cardiovascular disease, and 1,500 cases of stomach cancer.
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Radiation in Parts of Marshall Islands Higher Than Chernobyl
NewsEvidence suggests residents should not return to several currently uninhabited islands where the United States conducted nuclear tests during the Cold War,until areas are thoroughly cleaned and further assessed for safety.
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Lingering Air Pollutants Take Shine Off Fireworks
NewsAfter the “oohs” and “ahhs” of Independence Day fireworks faded, some people might have wondered how the lingering gunpowder-scented smoke affected air quality. Detailed measurements found increased levels of several pollutants.
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A Low Energy Alternative for Chemical Separations?
News Jul 19, 2019In a bid to reduce the amount of energy used in chemical separations, such as refining feedstocks to make a wide variety of products including gasoline, plastics and food, researchers are working on membranes that could separate chemicals without using energy-intensive distillation processes.
Bioinspired Chemistry Helps Cleanse Our Water
News Jul 19, 2019Powerful, safe and inexpensive oxidation catalysts inspired by the biological processes within us that break down even the most stubborn micropollutants have been revealed, leading the way in sustainable chemistry.
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Thieving Red Algae Steal Genes From Bacteria to Cope With Environmental Stresses
News Jul 18, 2019Ten species of red algae stole about 1 percent of their genes from bacteria to cope with toxic metals and salt stress in hot springs, according to a study.
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Diving Into Swimming Pool Water Treatments
News Jul 18, 2019Many people are cooling off in swimming pools, but some of the substances that are made when chlorine in the water reacts with compounds in human sweat, urine or dirt aren’t so refreshing. Now, researchers have compared the effectiveness of different water treatment processes in mitigating these so-called disinfection byproducts (DBPs).
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Link Made Between Hyperthyroidism and Flame Retardants
News Jul 17, 2019Hyperthyroidism in cats has been associated with a class of flame retardants used in silicone pet tags, similar to the popular wristbands that many people wear for charitable causes.
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Unlikely miRNA in Milk Poses Any Dangers
News Jul 17, 2019Following a call to investigate potential dangers of consuming micro-RNAs (miRNAs) contained in cows' milk and dairy products, it appears highly unlikely that the miRNAs ingested with milk have any effect on human health.
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Growing Proteins for a Vegan Market
News Jul 17, 2019A university-based start-up wants to produce vegetable proteins for vegan meat substitutes. Their potential market is a million-dollar business.
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The Human Genome Goes Wireless
News Jul 17, 2019It seems like everything is going wireless these days. That now includes efforts to reprogram the human genome.
No More Nasty Surprises With AI's Help
News Jul 16, 2019More than half of Earth's active volcanoes are not instrumentally monitored which could lead to unexpected dangerous events. A new volcanic monitoring platform using artificial intelligence could change this.
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Our Microbiome Is What We Eat
News Jul 16, 2019A high-quality diet is linked to more potentially beneficial bacteria in the gut; while a low-quality diet is associated with an increase in potentially harmful bacteria. Modifying the microbiome through diet may therefore be part of a strategy to reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
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