New research led by North Carolina State University has shown that early life exposure to a commonly used flame-retardant mixture increases anxiety and affects socioemotional behaviors in prairie voles, particularly in females.
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Scientists Complete Study on Conowingo Dam and Impact on Chesapeake Bay
Major storm events have short-term impact, but Bay remains resilient in the long run, scientists say.
This is What the Monsoon Might Look Like in a Warmer World
Geoscientists can reconstruct the climate of the past by analysing dripstones – and they can also draw up prognoses for the future.
Only 1 in 10 of the World’s Largest Energy Companies Have Made Plans to Get to Net Zero Emissions
Just 13 out of the largest 132 coal, electricity, and oil and gas companies have made commitments to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to net zero, research published today has revealed (PDF).
Lies of the Bamboo Toothbrush: The Plastic Industry’s Perverse Greenwashing
Increase of bioplastics doesn't mean an increase in biodegradable materials.
Bacteria May Contribute More to Climate Change as Planet Heats Up
As bacteria adapt to hotter temperatures, they speed up their respiration rate and release more carbon, potentially accelerating climate change.