Children were exposed to higher air pollutant levels during a California wildfire than during a similar-sized controlled burn, and the difference was reflected by changes in immune markers in their blood, a new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine has found.
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Pollution Control of Rivers Can Reduce Impact of Climate Warming
Improvements in water quality could reduce the ecological impact of climate change on rivers, finds a new study by Cardiff University’s Water Research Institute and the University of Vermont.
The 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season is Here, USGS is Ready
The 2019 Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1, and the U.S. Geological Survey is prepared to provide science that can help guide efforts to protect lives and property if a major storm makes landfall this season.
Young Herring ‘Go With The Older Fish’
Similar to how children learn, often unconsciously, to mimic the adults around them, a small, silvery ocean fish employs this tactic when teaching the next generation to find a suitable place to reproduce.
Tiny Fish a Big Lure for Life on Coral Reefs
Researchers from Simon Fraser University have discovered how coral reefs support such an abundance and diversity of life.
Seismologists Seek Space on Volunteers’ Floors and Lawns to Study Seattle Seismic Risks
The Puget Sound area is vulnerable to several types of seismic risks.