The latest chemicals used in refrigerants and aerosols can break down into pollutants, UNSW scientists say.
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Select Corn Lines Contain Compounds That Sicken, Kill Major Crop Pest
The compounds, called flavonoids, have an insecticidal effect on corn earworm larvae.
Environmental Impact of Unexploded Ordnance in the Baltic Sea
The south-western Baltic Sea has about 3,000 kilograms of dissolved toxic chemicals released from unexploded ordnance, according to a new study by the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel.
Microplastics in Ocean Linked to Disabilities for Coastal Residents
Mobility, self-care, independent living disability higher in areas with high microplastics.
Researchers Uncover Key Insights Into Co₂ Reduction Using Sno-Based Electrocatalysts
A research team has identified critical factors influencing the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2RR) using tin monoxide (SnO)-based electrocatalysts.
Beyond the Burn: Harvesting Dead Wood to Reduce Wildfires
A century of fire suppression, combined with global warming and drought, has led to increasingly destructive wildfires in the Western United States.