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Researchers Warn of a Threat to Water Safety From Wildfires
The consequences of wildfires in or near urban areas go beyond the damage to buildings and ecosystems, to the threat of contamination of drinking water according to water quality and treatment experts from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
Record Dry Conditions Follow Months of Wet Weather
Following the unusually dry weather for this time of year, Lucy Barker and Steve Turner, hydrologists at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, provide an overview of the latest situation for water resources across the UK.
Early-Life Exposure to Air and Light Pollution Linked to Increased Risk of Pediatric Thyroid Cancer
A new study led by researchers at Yale University suggests that early-life exposure to two widespread environmental pollutants— small particle air pollution and outdoor artificial light at night—could increase the risk of pediatric thyroid cancer.
Fighting Honey Fraud with AI Technology
McGill University researchers have developed an AI-powered method to verify the origin of honey, ensuring that what’s on the label matches what’s in the jar.
UAF Research Provides a Roadmap for Soaring Global Lithium Demand
New work by a University of Alaska Fairbanks professor fills some gaps in knowledge about Earth’s resources of lithium, a critical element powering electronics and electric vehicles.
