A team of scientists used an emerging genetic tool that analyzes DNA in water samples to…
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Blame game over Orange County oil spill heats up as pipeline company sues shipping firms
Two cargo ships that allegedly dragged an oil pipeline with their anchors during a winter storm…
4 ways Florida's climate change struggle informs new UN report
Florida’s experiences helped researchers develop a new United Nations climate change report that offers a stark…
Three critical factors in the end-Permian mass extinction
Two-hundred fifty-two million years ago, volcanic eruptions led to massive climate changes. Around the globe, roughly…
State of the inland waters according to an author in the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report
Rita Adrian is lead author in Working Group II (Impacts, Adaptation, Vulnerability) on the IPCC Sixth…
ICON principles underused as a natural hazards research tool
Natural hazards have been responsible for hundreds of billions of dollars in economic losses in the…
New procedure for characterizing immune cells in the lungs during clinical trials
Patients in clinical trials must undergo thorough examination in order to allow the effects of new…
A simple model predicts household lead exposure risk
Although it is a naturally occurring metal, lead can be toxic to humans, especially children. Since…
Harmless or deadly? Examining the evolution of E. coli
Genetic material from E. coli bacteria in farm animals could be contributing to the evolution of…
Double locked: Polymer hydrogels secure confidential information
The development of highly secure but simple and inexpensive encryption technology for the prevention of data…