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06/18/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Scientists spot rare owl species not seen since 1892
The elusive Otus brookii brookii, a Bornean subspecies of the Rajah scops owl, hasn’t been observed since 1892, when it was first discovered. Its song is also unknown to scientists, making it that much harder to find. Now, scientists have shot the first-ever photograph of the Bornean Rajah scops owl. It was included in a study published […]
06/17/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Ticks carrying Lyme disease thrive near California coast, study finds
Ticks have been turning up in areas that were once believed to be free of the blood-sucking parasites, according to a study led by researchers from Colorado State University. Published in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology, it showed that disease-carrying ticks, which were once thought to inhabit woodlands, are also present near Northern California’s coastline. The arachnids inhabit […]
06/10/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Toxic “forever chemicals” found in fertilizers made from sewage sludge
Toxic “forever chemicals” seem to be everywhere these days, from drinking water sources to breast milk. Now, it appears that the chemicals, also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), have also found their way into fertilizers, according to a report published last month. The report was written by researchers from the Ecology Center and the Sierra […]
06/07/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Scientists create sponge-like material to soak up phosphate from polluted waters
Researchers from Northwestern University in Illinois have created a sponge-like material capable of removing up to 99 percent of phosphate ions in polluted water. The “sponge,” technically known as the Phosphate Elimination and Recovery Lightweight (PEARL) membrane, is coated with nanostructures that bind to the phosphate ions. By fine-tuning the pH level of the sponge, the researchers can […]
05/28/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Scientists discover fully regenerating marine animal
Certain amphibians, fish and other sea creatures can grow back missing limbs or damaged organs like brains and hearts. But one species of sea squirt, in particular, takes regeneration to the extreme, growing back entire organs even after being dissected into three separate, organless sections. Researchers from Tel Aviv University in Israel were shocked to discover that the sea […]
05/26/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Just 20 companies produce more than half the world’s plastic waste
Just 20 companies are responsible for 55 percent of single-use plastic items discarded worldwide, according to the Plastic Waste Makers Index. This is the first study to track the journey of single-use plastics, the most commonly discarded type of plastic, through the entire supply chain, beginning with the producers. Published on May 18, the study named the […]
05/25/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
See-through solar cells can generate power while helping plants grow
New research out of North Carolina State University showed that it is possible to grow lettuce in greenhouses that filter out wavelengths of light used to generate solar power. Published in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science, the study demonstrates the feasibility of installing see-through organic solar cells on the roofs of greenhouses to generate electricity without stunting plant growth. Moreover, these see-through […]
05/23/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Forest area the size of France has regrown worldwide since 2000, new study reveals
Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is at a record high. But it’s not as bad as it sounds. It’s actually great for trees and forests, as shown by a recent study led by the nonprofit conservation group World Wide Fund (WWF). The study, which is part of the WWF’s Trillion Trees project, found that an area of forests the […]
05/17/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Pesticides are harming vital soil organisms, experts warn
Agricultural pesticides pose a grave threat to organisms that play an important role in maintaining soil health. These are the findings of a study published Tuesday, May 4, in the journal Frontiers in Environmental Science. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Maryland in cooperation with two environmental organizations, the Center for Biological Diversity and Friends of […]
05/17/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Genetically modified mosquitoes are being released in Florida Keys despite protests
On Thursday, April 29, workers from British biotech firm Oxitec placed boxes of mosquito larvae into six yards in the Florida Keys. They then added water. In a week, some 12,000 genetically modified (GM) male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes will emerge out of each box, making the first batch of GM mosquitoes released in the United […]
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