In a new study, researchers found that the PFAS chemical GenX suppresses the neutrophil respiratory burst – the method white blood cells known as neutrophils use to kill invading pathogens.
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Using Combustion to Make Better Batteries
An MIT team is working to harness combustion to yield valuable materials, including some that are critical in the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries.
New Superalloy Could Cut Carbon Emissions From Power Plants
As the world looks for ways to cut greenhouse gas emissions, researchers from Sandia National Laboratories have shown that a new 3D-printed superalloy could help power plants generate more electricity while producing less carbon.
Hazel Dormice Should Be Classified as ‘Endangered’, According to New Research
New research has highlighted issues about how the conservation status of different species is classified, and suggests the focus should be on restoring species now rather than waiting for them to become threatened with extinction before acting.
Great Lakes Low on Ice
So far this winter, the Great Lakes have been unusually ice-free.
European Summer Droughts Since 2015: Most Severe Over Centuries – But Not the Only Multi-Year Droughts
The 2015–2018 summer droughts have been exceptional in large parts of Western and Central Europe over the last 400 years, in terms of the magnitude of drought conditions.
