An international group of researchers led by Karine Kleinhaus, MD, of the Stony Brook University School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS), calls upon UNESCO to declare the Red Sea’s 4000km of coral reef as a Marine World Heritage Site and recommends additional measures critical for the reef’s survival.
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Superhydrophobic Magnetic Sponge to Help Purify Water From Oil Products
Scientists of Tomsk Polytechnic University jointly with the University of Lille (France) have developed a new material capable of purifying water effectively from oil products.
Study Shows Low Carb Diet May Prevent, Reverse Age-Related Effects Within the Brain
A study using neuroimaging led by Stony Brook University professor and lead author Lilianne R. Mujica-Parodi, PhD, and published in PNAS, reveals that neurobiological changes associated with aging can be seen at a much younger age than would be expected, in the late 40s.
Pesticides Increase the Risk of Schistosomiasis, a Tropical Disease
Schistosomiasis is a severe infectious disease caused by parasitic worms.
Study Find Delta Helps to Decrease the Impact of River Flooding
Most coastal cities and ports face a double threat from storm surge and river flooding.
Third-Hand Smoke Is No Joke, Can Convey Hazardous Chemicals
People can carry hazardous compounds from cigarette smoke that cling to their bodies and clothes and then release those compounds into non-smoking environments — exposing people nearby to cigarettes’ adverse effects, a new study shows.