Almost one-third of Canadians live near a major roadway – and this means they go about their everyday lives exposed to a complex mixture of vehicle air pollutants.
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Study Finds Evidence of a New Type of Social Organization in Primates
A study by researchers at the University of Toronto has uncovered a new type of social organization in primates – one that may help further our understanding of human evolution.
How Giant Kelp May Respond to Climate Change
When a marine heat wave hit California’s coast in 2014, it brought ocean temperatures that were high for Northern California but fairly normal for a Southern California summer.
Microparticles Could Help Fight Malnutrition
About 2 billion people around the world suffer from deficiencies of key micronutrients such as iron and vitamin A.
Changes in Tuna’s Carbon Ratios Signal a Global Shift in Oceanic Food Web
The ratio of carbon isotopes in three common species of tuna has changed substantially since 2000, suggesting major shifts are taking place in phytoplankton populations that form the base of the ocean’s food web, a new international study finds.
Modeling Every Building in America Starts with Chattanooga
Buildings use 40 percent of America’s primary energy and 75 percent of its electricity, which can jump to 80 percent when a majority of the population is at home using heating or cooling systems and the seasons reach their extremes.