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Plant Stem Cells Require Low Oxygen Levels
Plants function as the green lungs of our planet.
E-Cigarette Use, Flavorings May Increase Heart Disease Risk, Study Finds
The flavoring liquid for electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease when inhaled, according to a study led by researchers at the School of Medicine.
Major Step Forward in The Production Of ‘Green’ Hydrogen
The first thermodynamically-reversible chemical reactor capable of producing hydrogen as a pure product stream represents a “transformational” step forward in the chemical industry.
Winter Could Pose Solar Farm ‘Ramping’ Snag for Power Grid
By adding utility-scale solar farms throughout New York state, summer electricity demand from conventional sources could be reduced by up to 9.6% in some places.
Australian Islands Home To 414 Million Pieces of Plastic Pollution
A survey of plastic pollution on Australia’s Cocos (Keeling) Islands has revealed the territory’s beaches are littered with an estimated 414 million pieces of plastic debris.