From radiation to water pollution to cities, humans are now a driver of evolution in the ‘natural’ world – podcast
In this episode of Weekly podcast, we speak to three experts who study different ways that people are affecting how plants and animals evolve – and how humanity has become the single biggest driver of ...
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Your brain is full of microplastics: are they harming you?
Plastics have infiltrated every recess of the planet, including your lungs, kidneys and other sensitive organs. Scientists ...
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Mass. regains access to some federal funds, but environmental projects still face uncertain future
Massachusetts gained access to at least some previously frozen federal money Monday after a federal judge ordered the Tump ...
Heavy metal toxicity found in Chinese port poses risk to seafood safety
Heavy metals naturally occur in the Earth's crust, but human activities can increase their concentration in the environment, ...
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Mass fish kill at Lake Apopka under investigation as residents voice concerns
Thousands of dead fish have washed up along the shores of Lake Apopka, alarming nearby residents and prompting an ...
WBPCB fine on oil major for polluting water source
State's pollution control authorities have slapped Rs 10 lakh fine as bank guarantee against a multinational oil & natural gas giant operating here for 20 years for causing extensive contamination of ...
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Which Background Processes Can I End in Windows 10? [How-To Guide]
Readers help support Windows Report. We may get a commission if you buy through our links. Which background processes can you end in Windows 10? As you might know, high-end software and PC games often ...
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Low-level traffic air pollution linked to liver damage and fatty liver disease
Low levels of traffic-related air pollution ... causes fatty liver disorder in mice, was recently published in the Journal of Environmental Sciences. The researchers exposed mice to a dose (10 ...
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Traffic-related air pollution causes liver damage
The researchers exposed mice to 10 micrograms of traffic-related ... however this study reveals even low levels can cause harm. It suggests there is no safe level of exposure to traffic-derived air ...
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Homeowner shares terrifying footage after water heater causes house-rattling explosions: 'Shut that thing down immediately'
A homeowner took to Reddit to share a terrifying video of their gas water heater making loud booming sounds with flashes of flame coming from inside it. Posting in the r/Plumbing subreddit, the user ...
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Water pollution
The body of water runs through industrial areas on the ... Welsh farmers banned from disposing of waste sheep dip on their land over river pollution fears One solution is to find and fix every ...
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Scientists create 'molecular trap' to remove pollutants from water
Scientists from The University of Manchester have developed a new material that could help reduce water pollution caused by ... where they disrupt ecosystems and cause harm to plants, animals ...