Scientists studying air quality are working to find ways of monitoring ammonia – an increasing species in the atmosphere closely linked to water eutrophication, soil acidity, and biodiversity loss.
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Pitt Researchers Create Durable, Washable Textile Coating That Can Repel Viruses
Masks, gowns, and other personal protective equipment (PPE) are essential for protecting healthcare workers.
Testing Whether Uncertified N95 Masks Are Effective
Ever since Covid-19 began spreading in the U.S., state governments have been scrambling to find and secure N95 respirator masks, the kind that seal against the face and filter out infectious particles, protecting frontline workers from inhaling the coronavirus.
NASA Finds Vongfong at Typhoon Strength Philippine Warnings Up
NASA’s Terra satellite revealed powerful storms in Vongfong as it ramped up from a tropical storm to a typhoon.
Oyster Farming and Shorebirds Likely Can Coexist
Oyster farming as currently practiced along the Delaware Bayshore does not significantly impact four shorebirds, including the federally threatened red knot, which migrates thousands of miles from Chile annually, according to a Rutgers-led study.
MSK Kids Study: Children with Cancer are Not at a Higher Risk for COVID-19 Infection or Morbidity
Researchers from MSK Kids at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) found that children with cancer are not at a higher risk of being affected by COVID-19.