Human gut microbiota invade urban wildlife
Scientists have shown urban bird, mammal and reptile microbiomes are similar to those of humans. This is one example of how urbanization is…
Category: Environment
Tonga super eruption reached unexpected heights
On January 15th, 2022, the underwater volcano Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai violently erupted, spewing an immense plume of ash and gas into…
Can insects munch their way through our plastic problem?
The invention of plastic improved human lives in many ways, but it has also created a lot of waste. Plastic waste can take centuries to…
Common solids could improve carbon capture from car exhaust
Scientists recently tested new solids for cheaper and safer capture of carbon dioxide from internal combustion engines. This technology…
Can nanoparticles remove plastic pollution from water?
Scientists developed iron oxide nanoparticles with water-resistant coatings. They showed that microplastics in water bind to the particles,…
How do microbes affect clouds in the Arctic?
Seasonal changes in bacteria living in the air above the Arctic are partly caused by air current changes and may alter cloud formation.…
Anchovy-lovers, your favorite pizza topping may get harder to find!
Back when the Earth was warmer, a part of the ocean called the Humboldt Current used to be dominated by goby-like fish instead of the…
How long will plastic waste stick around in the deep sea?
Plastics are ideal for use in household and industrial products because they are strong and elastic, but these properties also make them…
New rice growing method is environmentally friendly and more effective
Growing rice using an alternating wet and dry method can boost plant health and the amount of nutrients it carries thanks to…
Fish behavior is affected by microplastics in water
Microplastics and nanoplastics affect gut bacteria and neurotransmitter levels in discus fish, potentially explaining changes in fish…