Tiny particles in air pollution affect important lipid transport genes in the placenta, showing how exposure may cause conditions like preeclampsia and low birth weight
Air Pollution Can Harm Pregnancy by Affecting Gene Expression in the Placenta
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Texas Cold Snap Highlights Need for Improved Power Systems
With extreme weather events rising in frequency, the need for a prepared modern energy grid grows.
Microbes and Minerals May Have Set Off Earth’s Oxygenation
For the first 2 billion years of Earth’s history, there was barely any oxygen in the air. While some microbes were photosynthesizing by the latter part of this period, oxygen had not yet accumulated at levels that would impact the global biosphere.
Social Nature of Ants Provides Protection From Climate Change
A new study by University of Liverpool has provided new insight into the impact of climate change on ant populations.
Researchers Discover New Species in Critically Imperiled Ecosystem
Researchers working in one of the world’s most biodiverse and threatened ecosystems have discovered a new plant species, Castela senticosa, which they recommend be designated as endangered.
Ancient El Niños Reveal Limits to Future Climate Projections
The climate pattern El Niño varies over time to such a degree that scientists will have difficulty detecting signs that it is getting stronger with global warming.
