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Hidden “electron highways” beneath our feet could revolutionize pollution cleanup

September 26, 2025 0 Comments Air Quality, Earthquakes, Ecology, Ecosystems, Energy and the Environment, Environmental Issues, Environmental Science, Pollution

Electrons flow underground in ways far more extensive than once believed, forming networks that link distant chemical zones. Minerals, organic molecules, and specialized bacteria can act as bridges, creating long-distance electron highways. These discoveries hold promise for pollution cleanup strategies, remote remediation, and protecting ecosystems. Scientists now see the subsurface as an interconnected redox system with exciting practical potential.

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Childhood plastic exposure could be fueling obesity, infertility, and asthma

September 23, 2025 0 Comments #039, ADD and ADHD, amp, Attention Deficit Disorder, Children&amp, Diet and Weight Loss, Dieting and Weight Control, Environmental Issues, Environmental Policy, Learning Disorders, Pollution, s Health

A sweeping review from NYU Langone Health reveals that everyday exposure to plastics—especially during childhood—poses lasting risks for heart disease, infertility, asthma, and even brain development issues. These chemicals, found in packaging, cosmetics, and common household items, can disrupt hormones, ignite chronic inflammation, and lower IQ.

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Infrared detectors created for viper-like night vision

October 23, 2019 0 Comments Air Quality, Atmosphere, aviation, Detectors, Geochemistry, Optics, Physics, Pollution

Much like some snakes use infrared to 'see' at night, researchers are working to create similar viper vision to improve the sensitivity of night-vision cameras.

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How rat-eating monkeys help keep palm oil plants alive

October 21, 2019 0 Comments Agriculture and Food, Environmental Issues, Fisheries, Food and Agriculture, Monkeys, Oil Spills, Pollution, Rainforests

Found as an ingredient in many processed and packaged foods, palm oil is the most widely consumed vegetable oil. Now, researchers have discovered an unlikely ally for palm oil production: pig-tailed macaques.

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Lead pollution from Native Americans attributed to crushing galena for glitter paint

October 21, 2019 0 Comments Ancient Civilizations, Archaeology, Early Climate, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Issues, Lost Treasures, Mining, Pollution

A new study of Native American use of galena increases understanding of how they were using the land and its resources.

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Atmospheric pressure impacts greenhouse gas emissions from leaky oil and gas wells

October 19, 2019 0 Comments Air Quality, Atmosphere, Energy and the Environment, Environmental Issues, Global Warming, Oil Spills, Pollution, Rainforests

Fluctuations in atmospheric pressure can heavily influence how much natural gas leaks from wells below the ground surface at oil and gas sites, according to new research. However, current monitoring strategies do not take this phenomenon into account, and therefore may be under- or over-estimating the true magnitude of gas emissions.

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How aerosols affect our climate

October 17, 2019 0 Comments Air Pollution, Climate, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Issues, Geoengineering, Global Warming, Pollution, Weather

Greenhouse gases may get more attention, but aerosols — from car exhaust to volcanic eruptions — also have a major impact on the Earth's climate. Using a massive NASA dataset, researchers have created a framework that helps explain just how sensitive local temperatures are to aerosols.

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Airborne chemicals instantly identified using new technology

October 16, 2019 0 Comments Air Pollution, Air Quality, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Inorganic Chemistry, Optics, Organic Chemistry, Pollution

Scientists have developed a device that can identify a wide range of airborne gases and chemicals instantly.

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Did early mammals turn to night life to protect their sperm?

October 16, 2019 0 Comments Air Quality, Early Mammals, Environmental Science, Fossils, Human Biology, Insomnia Research, Origin of Life, Pollution, Pregnancy and Childbirth

Humans are diurnal — we are active in the day and sleep at night. But diurnalism is by far the exception rather the rule in mammals. About 250-230 million years ago, the mammalian ancestors, called the therapsids, became exclusively nocturnal, and stayed so until the demise of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago.

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Inside the fuel cell: Imaging method promises industrial insight

October 15, 2019 0 Comments Alternative Fuels, Batteries, Drought Research, Fuel Cells, Nature of Water, Pollution, Renewable Energy, Water

Hydrogen-containing substances are important for many industries, but scientists have struggled to obtain detailed images to understand the element's behavior. Researchers now demonstrate the quantification of hydrogen for different states of water — i.e., liquid, frozen and supercooled — for applications to eco-friendly fuel cells.

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