Metal particles from the abrasion of brake pads may cause inflammation and reduce the ability of immune cells to kill bacteria a new study has found, similarly to particles derived from diesel exhaust.
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Oregon State Research Will Help Land Managers Take Risk-Analysis Approach to New Wildfire Reality
New digital tools developed by Oregon State University will enable land managers to better adapt to the new reality of large wildfires through analytics that guide planning and suppression across jurisdictional boundaries that fires typically don’t adhere to.
Florida Tech Finds Corals in Murky Water Less Affected by Temperature Stress
Persistent temperature stress events are degrading coral reefs worldwide, but a new study from Florida Institute of Technology has found that corals in naturally turbid waters are less affected by thermal stress than corals in clearer water.
Tiny, but Effective
Gelatinous zooplankton makes an important contribution to marine carbon transport.
Suffocating Ozone—Policies That Stem Emission of Precursor Chemicals Save Lives and Crops
Research indicates that relatively small reductions in the emissions of the chemicals that contribute to the formation of ground-level ozone, like smog, could save lives and improve crop productivity across the U.S.
Most Meat Eaters Support Veganism as ‘Ethical’ and Good for the Environment
A new survey finds support for veganism among meat eaters, but suggests most think it is inconvenient, expensive and a sacrifice in terms of taste.