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Newswise: Office air conditioning can reduce the risk of harm from wildfire smoke
Released: 22-Jan-2024 11:05 AM EST
Office air conditioning can reduce the risk of harm from wildfire smoke
University of Technology, Sydney

Air conditioning doesn't just cool the air – it can also reduce the risk of harm from wildfire smoke, new research led by the University of Technology Sydney suggests.

Released: 19-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Don't wait for an emergency to get the latest emergency medicine news
Newswise

Find the latest research and features on emergency medicine in the Emergency Medicine channel on Newswise.

       
Newswise: Alpine glaciers will lose at least a third of their volume by 2050, whatever happens
Released: 19-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Alpine glaciers will lose at least a third of their volume by 2050, whatever happens
University of Lausanne

Even if global warming were to stop completely, the volume of ice in the European Alps would fall by 34% by 2050. If the trend observed over the last 20 years continues at the same rate, however, almost half the volume of ice will be lost as has been demonstrated by scientists from the University of Lausanne (UNIL, Switzerland) in a new international study.

Released: 19-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
Climate change may reduce life expectancy by half a year, study suggests
PLOS Climate

On its own, a 1°C temperature rise might shave off about 5 months, with women and people in developing nations disproportionately affected.

Released: 19-Jan-2024 8:05 AM EST
Study sheds light on how viral infections interact with our bodies
Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health

Much of what we know about viral respiratory infections like COVID-19 and influenza comes from studies of symptomatic patients.

Newswise: New Study Reveals the Impact of Skin Microorganisms on Earthworm Toxicity in Polluted Environments
Released: 18-Jan-2024 11:05 AM EST
New Study Reveals the Impact of Skin Microorganisms on Earthworm Toxicity in Polluted Environments
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Epidermal microorganisms, vital in nutrient exchange between hosts and environments, have now been shown to play a key role in host toxicity through community changes.

Newswise: Early Growth Spurt: How Prenatal Chemical Exposure Shapes Child Development
Released: 18-Jan-2024 9:00 AM EST
Early Growth Spurt: How Prenatal Chemical Exposure Shapes Child Development
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Organophosphate esters, commonly used as substitutes for brominated flame retardants, are increasingly present in various environmental media due to their use in consumer products.

Newswise: Fungal ‘bouncers’ patrol plant-microbe relationship
Released: 17-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
Fungal ‘bouncers’ patrol plant-microbe relationship
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

A new computational framework created by Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers is accelerating their understanding of who’s in, who’s out, who’s hot and who’s not in the soil microbiome, where fungi often act as bodyguards for plants, keeping friends close and foes at bay.

12-Jan-2024 10:00 AM EST
Microplastics from natural fertilizers are blowing in the wind more often than once thought
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Though natural fertilizers from treated sewage sludge provide crops with nutrients, they bring along microplastics too. Recent research shows these plastics are easily spread by even slight winds.

Newswise: A new approach to predicting the binding properties of forever chemicals (PFAS) and human PPARα
Released: 16-Jan-2024 11:05 AM EST
A new approach to predicting the binding properties of forever chemicals (PFAS) and human PPARα
Ehime University

7000 forever chemicals (PFAS) and human PPARa binding properties predicted using AI technology.

Newswise: Snow-Capped Mountains at Risk from Climate Change
Released: 16-Jan-2024 11:05 AM EST
Snow-Capped Mountains at Risk from Climate Change
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Humans store water in huge metal towers and deep concrete reservoirs. But nature’s water storage is much more scenic – the snowpack that tops majestic mountains.

Newswise: Urgent Message from WCS as the Avian Influenza Virus Threatens Wildlife Across the Globe
Released: 15-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Urgent Message from WCS as the Avian Influenza Virus Threatens Wildlife Across the Globe
Wildlife Conservation Society

Massive Die-Off of Elephant Seals in Argentina Due to Avian Influenza Is Latest Sign that the Virus Is an Existential Threat to Wildlife.

Newswise: Green Growth in Europe: Decoding the EU's Journey to Sustainability (1990-2019)
Released: 15-Jan-2024 10:50 AM EST
Green Growth in Europe: Decoding the EU's Journey to Sustainability (1990-2019)
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In the last century, global economic growth, spurred by globalization and technological advances, led to increased environmental degradation, primarily due to greenhouse gases from economic activities.

Released: 15-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
U.S. air pollution rates on the decline but pockets of inequities remain
Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health

Over the last decades, air pollution emissions have decreased substantially; however, the magnitude of the change varies by demographics, according to a new study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

Released: 11-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
Reduced blood lead levels linked to lower blood pressure
Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health

Ten-year reductions in blood lead levels correlated with cardiovascular health improvements in American Indian adults.

Newswise: Toxic Algae Blooms: Study Assesses Potential Health Hazards to Humans
Released: 11-Jan-2024 8:30 AM EST
Toxic Algae Blooms: Study Assesses Potential Health Hazards to Humans
Florida Atlantic University

Water samples from 20 sites were tested using a panel of immortalized human cell lines corresponding to the liver, kidney and brain to measure cytotoxicity. Results show that each control toxin induced a consistent pattern of cytotoxicity in the panel of human cell lines assayed.

   
Released: 11-Jan-2024 8:05 AM EST
More than 900 chemicals, many found in consumer products and the environment, display breast-cancer causing traits
Silent Spring Institute

With tens of thousands of synthetic chemicals on the market, and new ones in development all the time, knowing which ones might be harmful is a challenge both for the federal agencies that regulate them and the companies that use them in products.

Newswise: Innovative Brain-Inspired Model Enhances Wastewater Treatment Predictions
Released: 11-Jan-2024 4:05 AM EST
Innovative Brain-Inspired Model Enhances Wastewater Treatment Predictions
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) play a crucial role in environmental protection by mitigating risks to public health and aquatic ecosystems through the prevention of pollutant release.

Released: 9-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Scientists outline a bold solution to climate change, biodiversity loss, social injustice
Oregon State University

An international team of scientists led by Oregon State University researchers has used a novel 500-year dataset to frame a “restorative” pathway through which humanity can avoid the worst ecological and social outcomes of climate change.

Released: 8-Jan-2024 3:05 PM EST
After COP28 “insider” climate activists will become increasingly important, study suggests.
University of Exeter

Climate campaigners will increasingly adopt “insider activist” roles, working to change or challenge their organisations from the inside rather than the outside, a new study says.

Released: 8-Jan-2024 10:00 AM EST
Researchers will launch a tethered blimp to collect first-of-its-kind data on aerosol particles in Miami
University of Miami

The University of Miami and Alta Systems have partnered to complete an altitude-based measurement that will provide insight on atmospheric aerosol dynamics and its impact on human health and climate change.

Newswise: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Researchers Say Accounting for Plastic Persistence Can Minimize Environmental Impacts
Released: 8-Jan-2024 8:05 AM EST
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Researchers Say Accounting for Plastic Persistence Can Minimize Environmental Impacts
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Researchers have developed a sustainability metric for the ecological design of plastic products that have low persistence in the environment. Adhering to this metric could provide substantial environmental and societal benefits

Newswise: Some mosquitoes like it hot
8-Jan-2024 1:05 AM EST
Some mosquitoes like it hot
Washington University in St. Louis

Certain populations of mosquitoes are more heat tolerant and better equipped to survive heat waves than others, according to new research from Washington University in St. Louis. .

Newswise: Arctic cold snap transforms into a blessing
Released: 5-Jan-2024 3:05 PM EST
Arctic cold snap transforms into a blessing
Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)

While the cold snap brought relief by significantly reducing the prevalence of particulate matter obscuring our surroundings, a recent study indicates that, besides diminishing particulate matter, it is significantly contributing to the heightened uptake of carbon dioxide by the East Sea.

Newswise: Hainan's quest for pristine air: Charting a course to global air quality leadership by 2035
Released: 5-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Hainan's quest for pristine air: Charting a course to global air quality leadership by 2035
Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences

Air pollution significantly impacts human health, with Hainan Province in China aiming to achieve world-leading ambient air quality by 2035, despite already having relatively good air quality in China.

Newswise: Hainan's Quest for Pristine Air: Charting a Course to Global Air Quality Leadership by 2035
Released: 5-Jan-2024 8:05 AM EST
Hainan's Quest for Pristine Air: Charting a Course to Global Air Quality Leadership by 2035
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Air pollution significantly impacts human health, with Hainan Province in China aiming to achieve world-leading ambient air quality by 2035, despite already having relatively good air quality in China.

Released: 4-Jan-2024 3:05 PM EST
Better mental, physical health in older people tied to living near nature
Washington State University

Even small differences in the availability of urban green and blue spaces may be associated with better mental and physical health in older adults, according to a Washington State University study.

Released: 4-Jan-2024 2:00 PM EST
Starting a family with the help of science: The latest research in Fertility
Newswise

Find the latest research and features on fertility in the Fertility News Source on Newswise.

       
Newswise:Video Embedded worm-study-raises-concern-about-deet-s-effect-on-reproduction
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27-Dec-2023 11:00 AM EST
Worm Study Raises Concern About DEET’s Effect on Reproduction
Harvard Medical School

Researchers have uncovered evidence hinting that the most common bug spray ingredient, DEET, might cause reproductive problems by affecting the formation of egg cells during pregnancy.

2-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
Is Radon Linked to Health Condition Other than Lung Cancer?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced when metals like uranium or radium break down in rocks and soil, is a known cause of lung cancer. Now new research has found exposure to high levels of this indoor air pollutant is associated with an increased risk of another condition in middle age to older female participants with ischemic stroke.

Newswise: Unlocking Sustainable Water Treatment: The Potential of Piezoelectric-Activated Persulfate
Released: 3-Jan-2024 8:10 AM EST
Unlocking Sustainable Water Treatment: The Potential of Piezoelectric-Activated Persulfate
Chinese Academy of Sciences

As cities grow bigger and faster, water pollution is becoming a serious problem.

Released: 2-Jan-2024 4:05 PM EST
Uncovering How Tiny Plastics Threaten Our Soil and Health
Health Data Research UK

In a study published online in Eco-Environment & Health on 13 October 2023, researchers from Zhejiang Shuren University and China Agricultural University have delved into these interactions, aiming to provide insights into the mechanisms and implications of plastic pollution on soil health and antibiotic resistance.

Newswise: Uncovering How Tiny Plastics Threaten Our Soil and Health
Released: 30-Dec-2023 1:10 PM EST
Uncovering How Tiny Plastics Threaten Our Soil and Health
Chinese Academy of Sciences

The widespread presence of tiny plastics, known as microplastics and nanoplastics, in our environment is raising alarm.

Newswise: Finding the ‘goldilocks’ zone or conditions in rice irrigation
Released: 28-Dec-2023 8:05 AM EST
Finding the ‘goldilocks’ zone or conditions in rice irrigation
Texas A&M AgriLife

Alternate wetting and drying, a rice irrigation practice dating back to the 1980s, is part of a broader Texas A&M AgriLife study investigating its potential to reduce water and fertilizer use.

Newswise: Reducing PM2.5 Disparity in China: Progress and Challenges
Released: 27-Dec-2023 7:20 AM EST
Reducing PM2.5 Disparity in China: Progress and Challenges
Chinese Academy of Sciences

PM2.5 (particulate matter less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter) is a critical pollutant affecting air quality and public health. In China, rapid industrialization and urbanization have led to severe PM2.5 pollution, posing significant health risks and environmental concerns.

   
Newswise: Hidden Dangers in Eco-Friendly Choices: The Health Risks of Biodegradable Microplastics Revealed
Released: 21-Dec-2023 7:25 AM EST
Hidden Dangers in Eco-Friendly Choices: The Health Risks of Biodegradable Microplastics Revealed
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In 2020, global plastic production reached over 360 million tons, with most being petroleum-based and non-biodegradable.

Newswise: Revolutionizing Waste Management: Exploring WtE Solutions in the Maldivian Archipelago
Released: 21-Dec-2023 7:05 AM EST
Revolutionizing Waste Management: Exploring WtE Solutions in the Maldivian Archipelago
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Managing municipal solid waste (MSW) poses significant challenges for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) like the Maldives, due to unique socio-economic and environmental factors.

Released: 20-Dec-2023 4:05 PM EST
Pathways for enhancing sustainability and resilience in India’s critical small dairy operations
Elsevier

India—with a dairy sector mainly composed of small dairy farms—is one of the largest milk producers in the world and home to more dairy cows than any other country. Its small farms feed millions and are critical sources of employment, income, and nutrition.

Released: 20-Dec-2023 4:05 PM EST
Emissions and evasions
University of Cambridge

The world’s top fossil fuel firms subtly reset online conversations about climate change by ignoring discussions of extreme weather in favour of sharing praise for their own sustainability work, according to a new research paper in Nature’s npj | Climate Action series.

Released: 20-Dec-2023 3:05 PM EST
Finding new ways to adapt to a growing weather threat
Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment

As climate change drives more frequent and intense weather, finding new ways to adapt can be a matter of life or death.

Released: 20-Dec-2023 3:05 PM EST
Number of people affected by tropical cyclones has increased sharply since 2002
RAND Corporation

The number of people affected by tropical cyclones has nearly doubled from 2002 to 2019, reaching nearly 800 million people in 2019, according to a new study.

Newswise: Chilean researchers pledge for transformative change to tackle climate action
Released: 19-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
Chilean researchers pledge for transformative change to tackle climate action
IOS Press

Addressing climate change has become a central issue in Chile’s public policy. As part of that debate, Dr. Maisa Rojas, researcher in Atmospheric Physics, who currently serves as Chilean Minister for Environment and Marco Billi of the Centre for Climate and Resilience Research, Universidad de Chile, propose a new model of governance at the country level to facilitate the changes needed.

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Released: 19-Dec-2023 9:30 AM EST
Virginia Tech achieves gold-level recognition as a Bicycle Friendly University
Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech has pedaled its way to national recognition as a gold level Bicycle Friendly University, a prestigious designation awarded by the League of American Bicyclists.

Newswise: Researchers invent
Released: 18-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Researchers invent "methane cleaner": Could become a permanent fixture in cattle and pig barns
University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Science

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has determined that reducing methane gas emissions will immediately reduce the rise in global temperatures. The gas is up to 85 times more potent of a greenhouse gas than CO2, and more than half of it is emitted by human sources, with cattle and fossil fuel production accounting for the largest share.

15-Dec-2023 12:05 AM EST
ASU research reveals regions in U.S. where heat adaptation and mitigation efforts can most benefit future populations
Arizona State University (ASU)

New research published in the January issue of Nature Cities examines, for the first time, the potential benefits of combining heat adaptation strategies with mitigation strategies to lessen heat exposure across major U.S. cities. It also identifies the regions in which these strategies could best benefit future populations.

Newswise: Study shows exposure to household chemicals can lower odds of getting pregnant
Released: 15-Dec-2023 9:30 PM EST
Study shows exposure to household chemicals can lower odds of getting pregnant
University of Massachusetts Amherst

Exposure to phthalates, a group of plasticizing and solvent chemicals found in many household products, was linked to a lower probability of getting pregnant, but not to pregnancy loss, according to research by a University of Massachusetts Amherst environmental and reproductive epidemiologist.

Newswise: Puerto Rico case study sheds light on academic-NGO collaborations
Released: 14-Dec-2023 5:05 PM EST
Puerto Rico case study sheds light on academic-NGO collaborations
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Puerto Rico has faced several human-made and natural crises in recent years, including the devastating effects of Hurricane Maria in 2017. Building disaster resilience and recovery is crucial for community well-being and requires a comprehensive approach with cooperation from multiple organizations. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign examines the partnership between a Puerto Rican non-governmental organization (NGO) and a group of academics.

Newswise: Custom software speeds up, stabilizes high-profile ocean model
Released: 14-Dec-2023 4:05 PM EST
Custom software speeds up, stabilizes high-profile ocean model
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Most modern ocean models focus on two categories of waves: a barotropic system, which has a fast wave propagation speed, and a baroclinic system, which has a slow wave propagation speed. To help address the challenge of simulating these two modes simultaneously, a team from DOE’s Oak Ridge, Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratories has developed a new solver algorithm that reduces the total run time of the Model for Prediction Across Scales-Ocean, or MPAS-Ocean, E3SM’s ocean circulation model, by 45%.

Newswise: A new catalyst opens efficient conversion from nitrate pollution to valuable ammonia
Released: 14-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
A new catalyst opens efficient conversion from nitrate pollution to valuable ammonia
Tsinghua University Press

Pollution spewing from a booming global economy poses a number of different threats to human health. Researchers from Zhongyuan University of Technology proposed a new possible avenue to efficiently convert nitrate, a widespread water pollutant, back to valuable ammonia.



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