A study led by the University of Liverpool and the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH) has found that parasites affect flight ability of wild seabirds, which may make it harder for them to raise chicks.
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Radish Cover Crop Traps Nitrogen; Mystery Follows
When you think of a radish, you may think of the small, round, crunchy, red-and-white vegetable that is sliced into salads. You might be surprised to learn that a larger, longer form of this root vegetable is being used in agriculture as a cover crop.
Study highlights environmental cost of tearing down Vancouver’s single-family homes
Rising property values in Vancouver have resulted in the demolition of an unprecedented number of single-family homes in recent years, many of which were replaced with the same type of structure.
Recycled Electrical Products Lead to Hazardous Chemicals Appearing in Everyday Items
Hazardous chemicals such as bromine, antimony and lead are finding their way into food-contact items and other everyday products because manufacturers are using recycled electrical equipment as a source of black plastic, according to a new study.
Woulda, coulda, shoulda: the haunting regret of failing our ideal selves
Forsaken dreams. Romantic interests not pursued. Securing a job near home rather than an adventurous position overseas.
Mom knows best: including cheetah, wood duck, and jaguar moms
“Mom knows best”– the adage is true not just for humans but also for many animals, including the cheetahs, wood ducks, and jaguars studied by experts at Virginia Tech.