On February 8, 2025, Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) reported that Mount Etna had begun exhibiting “signs of unrest above its background level.”
River of Fire on Mount Etna
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U of T Researchers Lead Discovery of Ginger Compound With Potential to Treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease
An international team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has found a compound in ginger, called furanodienone (FDN), that selectively binds to and regulates a nuclear receptor involved in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
How to Prevent the Next Water-Treatment Crisis
Treatment plants use a combination of tools to keep toxins and contaminants out of drinking water.
Biodiversity in England’s Rivers Improved as Metal Pollution Reduced
An improvement in freshwater biodiversity in England’s rivers was linked to reductions in pollution of zinc and copper, largely due to the decline of coal burning and heavy industry, say researchers.
Spread of Dark Algae Could Hasten Melt of Greenland Ice Sheet
Dark algae are spreading across the Greenland ice sheet as snow retreats.
We Can Farm More Seafood While Minimizing its Impact on Biodiversity, U-M Research Shows
Humanity can farm more food from the seas to help feed the planet while shrinking mariculture’s negative impacts on biodiversity, according to new research led by the University of Michigan.
