The biopolymer lignin is a by-product of papermaking and a promising raw material for manufacturing sustainable plastic materials.
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New Study Finds Inaccuracies In Arsenic Test Kits In Bangladesh
Researchers at the University of Michigan have raised serious concerns with the performance of some arsenic test kits commonly used in Bangladesh to monitor water contamination.
Flash Droughts Present Challenge for Warning System
Sceintists are exploring the physical processes that can drive flash droughts, the existing capabilities to predict them and what is needed to establish an effective early warning system.
One Smart Apple: Does Consuming Fruit During Pregnancy Improve Cognition In Babies?
You may have heard of a 2016 study linking cognitive enhancement in babies with eating more fruit during pregnancy.
Eyes in Space to Spot Bushfire Danger Zones
Scientists at The Australian National University (ANU) will lead the development of the first Australian satellite designed to predict where bushfires are likely to start and those that will be difficult to contain.
Household Chemical Use Linked To Child Language Delays
Young children from low-income homes whose mothers reported frequent use of toxic chemicals such as household cleaners were more likely to show delays in language development by age 2, a new study found.
