Earth supports a breathtaking range of geographies, ecosystems and environments, each of which harbors an equally impressive array of weather patterns and events.
New Version of Earth Model Captures Detailed Climate Dynamics
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SFU Team Helps Discover Potential Superbug-Killing Compound
Researchers in Simon Fraser University’s Brinkman Laboratory are collaborating with U.S. researchers to test a new drug that can kill a wide range of superbugs – including some bacteria now resistant to all common antibiotics.
One Smart Apple: Does Consuming Fruit During Pregnancy Improve Cognition In Babies?
You may have heard of a 2016 study linking cognitive enhancement in babies with eating more fruit during pregnancy.
Plastic from Wood
The biopolymer lignin is a by-product of papermaking and a promising raw material for manufacturing sustainable plastic materials.
Household Chemical Use Linked To Child Language Delays
Young children from low-income homes whose mothers reported frequent use of toxic chemicals such as household cleaners were more likely to show delays in language development by age 2, a new study found.
New Study Finds Inaccuracies In Arsenic Test Kits In Bangladesh
Researchers at the University of Michigan have raised serious concerns with the performance of some arsenic test kits commonly used in Bangladesh to monitor water contamination.
