Homeowners who rely on private wells as their drinking water source can be vulnerable to bacteria, nitrates, and other contaminants that have known human health risks.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Can Persist in the Environment
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How Nature Builds Hydrogen-Producing Enzymes
A team from Ruhr-Universität Bochum and the University of Oxford has discovered how hydrogen-producing enzymes, called hydrogenases, are activated during their biosynthesis.
Pokémon-Like Card Game Can Help Teach Ecology
Playing a Pokémon-like card game about ecology and biodiversity can result in broader knowledge of species and a better understanding of ecosystems than traditional teaching methods.
Parasitic Plants Use Stolen Genes to Make Them Better Parasites
Some parasitic plants steal genetic material from their host plants and use the stolen genes to more effectively siphon off the host’s nutrients.
Project Combats Emissions By Locking Carbon Dioxide In Mine Waste
Two Canadian mines will pilot University of British Columbia-led research that combats greenhouse gas emissions by trapping carbon dioxide in mine tailings, the waste left over from ore mining.
How to Restore a Coral Reef: New Guidelines for Helping Corals Adapt to Changing Environment
New guidelines drafted by a consortium of concerned experts could enable corals to adapt to changing environments and help restore declining coral populations in the Caribbean.
