A new study by researchers at Duke University and RTI International finds that reusing oilfield water that’s been mixed with surface water to irrigate farms in the Cawelo Water District of California’s Kern County does not pose major health risks, as some opponents of the practice have feared.
articles
Placentas From COVID-19-Positive Pregnant Women Show Injury
The placentas from 16 women who tested positive for COVID-19 while pregnant showed evidence of injury, according to pathological exams completed directly following birth, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.
Parasitic Wasp Discovery Offers Chemical-Free Pest Control For Farmers
A species of parasitic wasp discovered by chance could provide farmers with a chemical-free way of controlling a major pest.
No Improvement in Death Rate for COVID-19 Patients who Received Hydroxychloroquine
A research team led by investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital has evaluated real-world evidence related to outcomes for COVID-19 patients who were treated with hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine analogues (with or without a macrolide).
Selfie Stick And Fishing Rod Shed First Light On Ancient Reptile
The skeleton of an extinct ‘fish lizard’ locked in a glass case over 16ft from the ground for the last 100 years has finally been studied, thanks to a selfie stick on a fishing rod.
NASA Examines Tropical Storm Mangga in Infrared Light
NASA’s Aqua satellite used infrared light to provide forecasters with a look at the temperatures of the cloud tops in Tropical Storm Mangga.


