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Human Actions Impact Wild Salmon’s Ability to Evolve

Once spring-run chinook salmon disappear, they are not likely to reemerge, indicates genetic analysis of the revered wild fish in a study led by the University of California, Davis. Prompt conservation action could preserve spring-run chinook, as well as their evolutionary potential.

AI could help cities better detect water leaks

Costly water losses in municipal water systems could be significantly reduced using sensors and new artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

Social Marketing Campaigns Can Help Threatened Wildlife Species Recover

Encouraging people to change their behavior through social marketing campaigns can help the recovery of threatened wildlife populations.

Realistic Exposure Study Supports the Use of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Sunscreens

Zinc oxide (ZnO) has long been recognized as an effective sunscreen agent.

Otago Researchers Discover a Promising Therapy for Improving Heart Attack Survivorship

In pre-clinical trials, University of Otago researchers have discovered a promising new therapy that has the potential to be used clinically for improving survival rates for people who suffer a heart attack.