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How the Dirt Under Our Feet Could Affect Human Health

Soil plays a much bigger role in the spread of antibiotic resistance than one might imagine.

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Case Western Reserve University Researcher Advances Zinc-Sulfur Battery Technology

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries power everything from electric vehicles to wearable devices. 

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Study Shows Action to Eradicate Yellow-Legged (Asian) Hornet has Been Effective

A new study has shown that although the UK has suitable climate and habitat for the yellow-legged hornet, also known as the Asian hornet, effective action has prevented this voracious predator of pollinators from establishing here.

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High Rises Made Out of Wood?

A material that’s been around since people built shelters – wood – is increasingly being proposed for low- and mid-rise buildings.

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As Wildfires Intensify, Prolonged Exposure to Pollution Linked to Premature Death

Researchers have found evidence that living in areas prone to wildfire smoke may negatively impact an individual’s life expectancy.

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SFU Study Urges Canada to Build Solar Power Mega-Projects

Canada should focus on building mass utility-scale solar mega-projects to kickstart its green energy transition, according to a new report from Simon Fraser University’s Clean Energy Research Group.

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New Study Finds Overfishing has Halved Shark and Ray Populations Since 1970

A new analysis published in the journal Science reveals that overfishing has caused populations of chondrichthyan fishes – sharks, rays, and chimaeras – to decline by more than 50 per cent since 1970.

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As Wolf Populations Rebound, an Angry Backlash Intensifies

Next month will mark the 30th anniversary of a landmark wildlife experiment: the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone National Park.

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NASA-DOD Study: Saltwater to Widely Taint Coastal Groundwater by 2100

Intrusion of saltwater into coastal groundwater can make water there unusable, damage ecosystems, and corrode infrastructure.

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