A new model for predicting human population growth Scientists at University of Washington have attempted to improve upon previous population models developed by the United Nations and the Austrian Wittgenstein Centre by using different calculation techniques for two key factors - fertility and migration. July 17, 2020 by Gina Misra Read More
Contaminants in groundwater can take over 20 years to break down But scientists have a method for removing the contaminants more quickly, using a underground barrier. January 8, 2020 by Kristen Amodeo Read More
Bacteria with Nanowires can Electrocute Metals Instead of Breathe Recycling Expensive and Toxic Metals with Bacteria July 3, 2019 by Hunter Dulay Read More
Bumble Bees May Be More At Risk Than We Thought You can use a smartphone to participate in science research, no degree required, and maybe help save the bumble bee population. May 8, 2019 by Matthew D'Ambrosio Read More
Did Humans Really Kill Most of the Animals and Plants? We may be the most successful land mammal, but pound for pound, plants and bacteria still have us beat. September 4, 2018 by Gina Misra Read More
Detecting Toxins Produced by Algae A portable tool for detecting the cyanobacteria toxin responsible for harmful algal blooms in drinking water sources may be soon on its way August 14, 2018 by Mary Sabuda Read More
Three For The Price of One: Testing Sustainable Aquaculture Systems Growing multiple species in one system saves water, reduces effluent waste, and produces more food June 11, 2018 by Erica Curles Read More
One Man’s Waste Soot is Another Man’s Rechargeable Battery Unwanted marine vessel engine soot may be an ideal ingredient for rechargeable lithium ion battery anodes May 2, 2018 by Mary Sabuda Read More
Are Pink Salmon the Key to Better Fish Farming? Pink salmon experience less intestinal damage from eating soy than other salmon species April 25, 2018 by Erica Curles Read More
Smart Farms Should Clean Their Greens No foodborne illness outbreaks have yet been associated with microgreens, but recent research suggests that there is still a risk. January 23, 2018 by Gina Misra Read More
