A new E.coli rapid testing kit developed by researchers at Western University is revolutionizing food safety testing by producing results within hours, not days – and ensuring contaminated food doesn’t make it to the produce aisle of your neighbourhood grocery store.
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Human Actions Impact Wild Salmon’s Ability to Evolve
Once spring-run chinook salmon disappear, they are not likely to reemerge, indicates genetic analysis of the revered wild fish in a study led by the University of California, Davis. Prompt conservation action could preserve spring-run chinook, as well as their evolutionary potential.
More Diversity Than Before
Environmental damage caused by human activity can reduce the number of plant and animal species dramatically.
AI could help cities better detect water leaks
Costly water losses in municipal water systems could be significantly reduced using sensors and new artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
Social Marketing Campaigns Can Help Threatened Wildlife Species Recover
Encouraging people to change their behavior through social marketing campaigns can help the recovery of threatened wildlife populations.
Realistic Exposure Study Supports the Use of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Sunscreens
Zinc oxide (ZnO) has long been recognized as an effective sunscreen agent.