The new estimates can help health researchers determine potential connections between lithium exposure and human health outcomes.
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Nitrous Oxide Emissions Grew 40 Percent from 1980 to 2020, Accelerating Climate Change
Emissions of nitrous oxide, the third most important human-made greenhouse gas, rose 40 percent from 1980 to 2020, according to a new report by the Global Carbon Project.
From Seashells to Cement, Nature Inspires Tougher Building Material
Inspired by the material that makes up oyster and abalone shells, engineers at Princeton have created a new cement composite that is 17 times more crack-resistant than standard cement and 19 times more able to stretch and deform without breaking.
Atmospheric Sulphur Dioxide Levels Reach Historic High in Scotland Following Icelandic Volcano Eruption
Edinburgh, no stranger to an occasional haze, experienced an unprecedented atmospheric event on 31 May, unlike any seen in over 30 years.
Sea Ice Takes a Spin Down the Coast
Floating fragments of sea ice spun into intricate patterns as ocean currents carried them south along Greenland’s east coast in spring 2024.
Pacific Coast Gray Whales Have Gotten 13% Shorter in the Past 20-30 Years, Oregon State Study Finds
Gray whales that spend their summers feeding in the shallow waters off the Pacific Northwest coast have undergone a significant decline in body length since around the year 2000, a new Oregon State University study found.
