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,…
Category: Environment
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…
Invasive trees are changing the soil in the American Southwest
Ecosystems with diverse species and healthy habitats provide services that keep the system stable and are beneficial to humans. Humans…
Scientists use bacteria to remove uranium from polluted water
Scientists discover a bacterial species that could potentially clean up uranium contamination in the environment following mining activity…
Hawaiian caves invaded by rats
Rattus rattus, commonly known as the black rat or house rat has been recognized as “one of the most invasive species worldwide”. These…
Small animals that carry disease adapt well to our activities
A study suggests that small mammals like rodents have adapted to thrive on human-influenced land. They also happen to carry a lot of human…