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Stanford Researchers Show That Mealworms Can Safely Consume Toxic Additive-containing Plastic
Mealworms are not only able to eat various forms of plastic, as previous research has shown, they can consume potentially toxic plastic additives in Styrofoam with no ill effects, a new study shows. The worms can then be used as a safe, protein-rich feed supplement.
Ice Sheet Melting: Estimates Still Uncertain, Experts Warn
Estimates used by climate scientists to predict the rate at which the world’s ice sheets will melt are still uncertain despite advancements in technology, new research shows.
Watered Down Biodiversity: Sample Type is Critical in Environmental DNA Studies for Biomonitoring
DNA-based biomonitoring relies on species-specific segments of organisms DNA for their taxonomic identification and is rapidly advancing for monitoring invertebrate communities across a variety of ecosystems.
Sydney’s Desalination Discharge Boosts Fish Life in Time of Climate Uncertainty
In a time of global climate uncertainty and growing populations, reliance on alternative sources of drinking waters is ever-increasing.
Global Urban Growth Typified By Suburbs, Not Skyscrapers
An F&ES analysis of 478 cities with populations of more than 1 million people finds that urban growth across the world is predominantly moving outward rather than upward, a trend that is generally considered inefficient and unsustainable.