Since the industrial revolution, microbes have successfully colonized one novel type of habitat after another: for example, marine oil spills, plastic floating in the oceans, industrial brownfields, and even the interior of the International Space Station. Since the industrial revolution, microbes have successfully colonized one novel type of habitat after another: for example, marine oil spills,…
L.A. County jurors decided largely in favor of a man with silicosis who had to undergo a double lung transplant after years of cutting engineered stone countertops. L.A. County jurors decided largely in favor of a man with silicosis who had to undergo a double lung transplant after years of cutting engineered stone countertops. Health &…
Earth’s string of 13 straight months with a new average heat record came to an end in July. That’s according to the European climate agency Copernicus. The agency said July 2024’s average heat just missed surpassing the July of a year ago. Both the agency and outside experts warned that the end of the record-breaking…
Earth’s 13-month streak of record global heat comes to an end in July as El Nino ebbs, European climate agency says. Earth’s 13-month streak of record global heat comes to an end in July as El Nino ebbs, European climate agency says. AP Technology and Science
Two American astronauts face the sudden prospect of spending Christmas and New Year in space. Two American astronauts face the sudden prospect of spending Christmas and New Year in space. BBC News
A national survey found promising signs that key mental health measures for teens, especially girls, have improved since the depths of the pandemic. A national survey found promising signs that key mental health measures for teens, especially girls, have improved since the depths of the pandemic. Teenagers and Adolescence, Depression (Mental), Women and Girls, Centers for Disease…
In a new study published today in the journal Plants, People, Planet, scientist Jenny Williams from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, highlights how the use of drones can help curb the loss of Madagascar’s biodiverse forests through illegal deforestation. In a new study published today in the journal Plants, People, Planet, scientist Jenny Williams from the…
Scientists found gut microbes in a young foal directly correlate to long-term health and performance. Scientists found gut microbes in a young foal directly correlate to long-term health and performance. BBC News
The American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage after extreme heat impacted blood drives last month. The American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage after extreme heat impacted blood drives last month. NBC News Science
Daphne, Phoebe, Iris and Pasithea demonstrated how marine mammals can help scientists understand mysterious places that humans may never visit. Daphne, Phoebe, Iris and Pasithea demonstrated how marine mammals can help scientists understand mysterious places that humans may never visit. Sea Lions, Animal Behavior, Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming, Research, Endangered and Extinct Species, Oceans and Seas,…