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New Method Detects Tire Toxins in Rivers
Scientists at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) have developed a robust method for detecting whether a toxic chemical used in car tyres is present in rivers, streams and lakes, and measuring its concentrations.
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Link Found Between Air Pollution and Alzheimer’s Plaques
People with higher exposure to traffic-related air pollution were more likely to have high amounts of amyloid plaques in their brains associated with Alzheimer’s disease after death.
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Native Desert Plants Are Being Uprooted By Invasive Species Post-Wildfires
Springtime brings native wildflowers to bloom in the Santa Monica Mountains. These beauties provide food for insects, maintain healthy soil and filter water seeping into the ground — in addition to offering breathtaking displays of color.
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The Fuel Cell Industry Faces a “Chicken and Egg” Dilemma
To overcome barriers to the widespread adoption of hydrogen fuel cells should there be a focus on infrastructure or further technological development?
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Air Pollution Confuses Nighttime Pollinators
A team led by researchers at the University of Washington has discovered a major cause for a drop in nighttime pollinator activity – and people are largely to blame.
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Sensor Made From “Frozen Smoke” Can Detect Toxic Formaldehyde in Homes and Offices
Researchers have developed a sensor made from "frozen smoke" that uses artificial intelligence techniques to detect formaldehyde in real-time at very low concentrations.
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Moderate Levels of Radon Found To Hike Stroke Risk
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Now a new study has found exposure to this invisible, odorless gas is also linked to an increased risk of stroke.
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Did Ancient Greeks Experience Alzheimer's?
Medical texts from 2,500 years ago rarely mention severe memory loss, suggesting today’s widespread dementia stems from modern environments and lifestyles, a new USC analysis shows.
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Seasonal Vitamin D Deficiency Unearthed in Archaeological Findings
Markers associated with vitamin D deficiency occur regularly in teeth from industrial era England, showing "clear evidence" of seasonal vitamin D deficiency.
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An Alpine Glacier Is Melting Too Fast for Scientists To Take Samples From It
Researchers use trace substances in glaciers as a climate archive, but rapid glacier melting has washed these substances in the Corbassière glacier away, making it unusable.
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