The Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology last week revealed the findings of a 2016 pilot study that measured pregnant women's exposure to environmental contaminants in northeastern British Columbia, an area of intensive natural-gas production through hydraulic fracturing (fracking).
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UMass Amherst Ecologists Find Wild Bush Dog, a Native of South American Forests, in Remote Central Costa Rica
Wildlife ecologists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst who are studying different conservation practices in the forests of Costa Rica recently made a startling discovery on a wildlife camera trap – wild bush dogs documented farther north than ever before and at the highest elevation.
Home-Schoolers See No Added Health Risks over Time
Years of home-schooling don’t appear to influence the general health of children, according to a Rice University study.
Engineered Bacteria Could Be Missing Link in Energy Storage
One of the big issues with sustainable energy systems is how to store electricity that’s generated from wind, solar and waves.
How a Zebrafish Could Help Solve the Mysteries of Genetic Brain Disease
A close look at the rapidly developing zebrafish embryo is helping neuroscientists better understand the potential underpinnings of brain disorders, including autism and schizophrenia.
Oldest Meteorite Collection on Earth Found in One of the Driest Places
Earth is bombarded every year by rocky debris, but the rate of incoming meteorites can change over time.