Highest levels of microplastics found in molluscs, new study says
Mussels, oysters and scallops have the highest levels of microplastic contamination among seafood, a new...
Simple and cost-effective extraction of rare metals from industrial waste
Kanazawa, Japan - Many rare metals are in scarce supply, yet demand for use in...
Scientists warn of likely massive oil spill endangering the Red Sea, region’s health
IMAGE: Corals in the Gulf of Aqaba in the Red Sea view more Credit: Credit: Maoz...
Scientists publish open resource to help design ‘greener’ energy systems
Researchers have created a database of measurements from existing global power grid systems that will...
Simple, sensitive test helps monitor bats and protect biodiversity
Each and every biological organism has an important function in creating a healthy ecosystem, which...
Sheep show the contamination by microplastics in the agricultural soils of Murcia
IMAGE: Sheeps during the study view more Credit: Nicolas Beriot (Diverfarming project) In recent times, the...
Using a soft crystal to visualize how absorbed carbon dioxide behaves in liquid
IMAGE: The CO2-absorbing soft crystal developed for this study (Photo: Shin-ichiro Noro). view more Credit: Shin-ichiro...
Scientists call for decade of concerted effort to enhance understanding of the deep seas
The deep seas - vast expanses of water and seabed hidden more than 200 metres...
Minimal waste production is a fundamental law for animal locomotion
Is there a unifying principle underpinning animal locomotion in its rich diversity? A thermodynamic analysis...
Mine ponds amplify mercury risks in Peru’s Amazon
IMAGE: Thousands of artificial ponds like this one, created when rainwater filled in an abandoned gold...