It’s estimated that there are approximately 80,000 industrial chemicals currently in use, in products such as clothing, cleaning solutions, carpets, and furniture.
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'Locally Grown' Broccoli Looks, Tastes Better to Consumers
In blind tests conducted by Cornell researchers, consumers rated a California broccoli tastier and better-looking than a pair of varieties grown in New York.
Stanford Water Expert Discusses Wildfire’s Threat to Water Quality
Stanford hydrologist Newsha Ajami, an appointee to California’s regional water quality board, discusses how wildfires affect water quality, and how we can better prepare for and react to the challenges.
November 2019 Was 2nd Hottest on Record for the Planet
Polar sea ice coverage shrank to near-record lows.
WHOI-Engineered DISCO Allows Scientists to Measure Highly Reactive Superoxide on Coral Reefs
Team investigated the chemical’s interaction with symbiotic microorganisms that inhabit coral reefs.
Drought Threatens Millions in Southern Africa
Diminished rainfall, combined with soaring temperatures, has jeopardized the food security and energy supplies of millions of people in the region.