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12/08/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Could the solution to plastic pollution be found in this caterpillar?
Caterpillars are hungry little creatures. They eat a lot of food and store it as energy for their future transformation into butterflies or moths. While they usually eat plant matter, a BBC article reported that the larvae of the greater wax moth (Galleria mellonella) appeared to eat plastic. An amateur beekeeper found a caterpillar of […]
12/04/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Is this the end of de-icing? Passive solar-powered system prevents freezing on airplanes and other surfaces
When ice builds up in your home or office, you either fire up the power-intensive heaters or resort to chemical sprays that will damage the environment. So American researchers recently developed an alternative de-icing system that draws upon the heat of the sun to keep ice from forming on important items, an article in Science […]
12/03/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Irish researchers detail a potential solution for tackling plastic waste
Every day, the average American churns out a lot of plastic garbage that takes forever to decay. Over time, the nearly-indestructible waste piles up and contaminates the surroundings, causing serious harm to the environment and human health. This prompted Irish researchers to look for a way to manage the ever-growing mountains of plastic waste we […]
11/30/2018
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By Edsel Cook
An engineering feat: Different types of silk in a spider web allow it to effectively capture prey
To human eyes, a spiderweb looks beautiful yet delicate. However, the strands are tough enough to survive contact with much larger animals. At the same time, they are also small enough to evade the notice of the prey that the web is intended to reveal and ensnare. Intrigued by this duality, a group of researchers […]
11/28/2018
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By Edsel Cook
A new map of Earth: Here’s what our planet looks like with the aerosols from wildfires and dust circulating our globe
Don’t be fooled by the seemingly clear air before your eyes. Every breath you take fills your lungs with uncountable amounts of aerosols, many of which are harmful to human health. These ubiquitous bits of matter come in two forms: Solid particulate and drops of liquids, both of which are small and light enough to […]
11/21/2018
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By Edsel Cook
New research looks at the self-healing properties of tiny seashore creatures
Limpets are known for their ability to cling to a surface, so much so that people use the word to describe a person with similar qualities. However, the little mollusks have more things in common with humans than you would expect. An article in Science Daily stated that limpets repair damage done to their shells […]
11/16/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Startup develops AI tool that will strengthen efforts to protect endangered elephants
An acoustic sensor network that keeps an ear out for endangered elephants is about to get a much-needed upgrade. The system will get an artificial intelligence that can analyze bulky sound files fast enough to find any animal in danger. The Elephant Listening Project (ELP) is installed in the NouabalĂ©-Ndoki National Park in the Republic […]
11/15/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists create an autonomous robot that can hunt for lionfish that threaten coral reefs
Scientists have designed a robot to hunt down lionfish and protect the coral reefs, as well as the fish that depend on it. The invasive species is considered a serious threat to native fish that live in coral reefs in American and Caribbean waters, an article in Popular Mechanics stated. The new robot was designed […]
11/15/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Tiny fish louse shows promise as a sensitive early indicator of metal pollution in freshwater
A common aquatic parasite might one day inform us about the presence of dangerous metals in drinking water. The fish louse (Argulus japonicus) is being tested as a biological early warning system for water quality, an article in Science Daily stated. Agricultural, industrial, and urban activities produce harmful chemicals and substances that can contaminate drinking […]
11/13/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Green for green: Organic fertilizers improve crop quality
Adding chemical fertilizers might boost the yield of your crop in the short term. But using organic fertilizers is not just limited to a long-term investment in the quality of your soil. Romanian researchers reported that using biologic means of improving the soil leads to healthier crops that fetch better prices. Most plants produce secondary […]
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