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07/12/2024
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By Cassie B.
California utility provider cuts power off to thousands amid wildfire threat
One of California’s biggest utilities made good on threats to cut off power in some parts of the state on Tuesday morning in an attempt to address wildfire risks. After warning on Monday that there could be deliberate outages in parts of Northern California and the San Francisco Bay area, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) […]
10/26/2023
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By Olivia Cook
CDC warning: Cases of flesh-eating LEISHMANIASIS, which could be entering the U.S. via imported dogs, are on the rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned that cases of leishmaniasis are growing in the United States, even affecting people who have not traveled to Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, where this parasitic disease is endemic and more prevalent. Infected dogs imported from the aforementioned tropical regions are believed to be the […]
10/10/2023
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By Olivia Cook
NEW STUDY: H3N8 avian flu virus has strong transmission potential, with risk of causing an outbreak
Bird flu is back with a vengeance. It has undergone mutational changes that could increase the risk of the disease being passed on to humans for a potential major outbreak or pandemic, according to a new study. The study reported the discovery of another avian influenza strain, dubbed H3N8, using laboratory mice and ferrets as […]
09/05/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Worse than smoking and alcohol: Air pollution is the “greatest global threat to human health,” warn scientists
Drinking alcohol and smoking are linked to many health issues. But according to research, air pollution is the “greatest global threat to human health.” More should be done to fight air pollution, experts say Findings from a benchmark study suggest the growing threat is worsening in its global epicenter, South Asia. However, the level of funding set aside […]
06/22/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Canadian wildfire smoke continues to affect air quality in US cities
Reports show that Canadian wildfire smoke continues to affect the U.S., which makes air quality reach unhealthy levels in major cities. Last week, the smoke from the Canadian wildfires affected the Midwest. The smoke started moving into Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota earlier in the month, and the wind had carried high-altitude smoke south into cities […]
06/14/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Smoke from Canadian wildfires darkens skies, triggers health warnings for millions
Canada’s wildfire season is off to a disastrous and fiery start this year. According to the country’s natural resources department, over 8.1 million acres of land have already burned by early June. Experts warn that in a typical fire season, only about 600,000 acres would have been burned by this time of year in Canada. Meanwhile, millions […]
01/03/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Planting cucumbers early can help farmers avoid downy mildew, reveals study
Farmers who grow cucumbers in South Carolina experience huge crop losses every year due to a plant disease called downy mildew. Fortunately, researchers from Clemson University have discovered that planting cucumbers early can reduce growers’ losses from downy mildew to almost zero. What is downy mildew? Downy mildew is an oomycete or water mold that destroys plant […]
03/29/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Nature and longevity: Living near green spaces found to promote public health
City dwellers living near green spaces may have a lower risk of dying early, according to a recent review by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) in Spain, in collaboration with Colorado State University (CSU) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Published in The Lancet Planetary Health, it showed that increasing green spaces in urban environments is linked […]
03/25/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers study how pepper-rosmarin essential oil inhibits the growth and germination of conidia of Bipolaris maydis
In this study, researchers from the Federal University of Tocantins in Brazil evaluated the efficacy of four different essential oils in inhibiting the mycelial growth and the germination of the conidia of Bipolaris maydis. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. Natural plant disease control agents represent a great option with beneficial effects on […]
08/18/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Are wildlife tourists helping or harming elephants? Experts say they pressure elements to become more violent
If you ever go on an Africa safari, ask the guide to keep as far away from the wild animals as possible. A recent international study has warned that wildlife tourism may be frightening and agitating elephants into becoming more violent towards humans. Furthermore, the study found that the appearance of tourists drove elephant herds […]
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