UBC researchers fed mealworms ground-up face masks mixed with bran and found that the bugs excreted a small fraction of the microplastics consumed.
Can Plastic-Eating Bugs Help With Our Microplastic Problem?
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Tiny, Daily Bursts of Vigorous Incidental Physical Activity Could Almost Halve Cardiovascular Risk in Middle-Aged Women
Four minutes of daily vigorous physical activity greatly reduces the risk of heart attacks and heart failure among middle-aged women, study led by Professor Emmanuel Stamatakis finds.
Study: Even Low Levels Of Arsenic In Drinking Water Raise Kidney Cancer Risk
New research findings from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health indicate that exposure to even low levels of arsenic poses significant health risks, including an increased risk of kidney cancer.
Overlooked Emissions in California’s Salton Sea Air Basin
At least one-quarter of all nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in California’s Salton Sea air basin come from soil, according to a study from the University of California, Davis.
Warming Temperatures May Shrink Wetland Carbon Sinks
The international team of scientists buried 19,000 bags of green tea and rooibos in 180 wetlands across 28 countries to measure the ability for wetlands to hold carbon in their soil, known as wetland carbon sequestration.
Countdown to an Ice-Free Arctic: New Research Warns of Accelerated Timelines
The first summer on record that melts practically all of the Arctic’s sea ice, an ominous milestone for the planet, could occur as early as 2027.
