1. Introduction Most benthic marine invertebrates exhibit a characteristic biphasic life cycle, consisting of a planktonic larval stage followed by a benthic adult stage [1]. Following the planktonic phase, larvae sink onto the substrate,...
It was barely a choice. In 1855, a time when the ink of border lines on United States maps had scarcely dried, Yakama Chief Kamiakin was told to sign over the land of 14...
A novel technology that can efficiently bind to and break down per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the environment was developed by scientists at Texas A&M Agrilife Research(https://tools.niehs.nih.gov/srp/programs/Program_detail.cfm?Project_ID=R01ES032708) with support from an NIEHS Superfund Research...
Introduction Healthy lifestyle alternatives indicate that one’s happiness can greatly be determined by simple changes made in his/her life. Some shifts in the existence of a person can be beneficial to enhance mood and...
Leading geothermal developer Fervo Energy has secured $255 million in new funding led by Capricorn’s Technology Impact Fund II. Source link Paul Gerke www.renewableenergyworld.com...
Today, the Department of Commerce and NOAA announced $999,846 in funding will be awarded over three years to existing NOAA Climate Adaptation Partnerships (CAP) teams and regions, including emerging CAP partnerships. The funding will...
1. Introduction Land-use and -cover change (LUCC) refers to changes in surface cover caused by changes in human land use and management practices (e.g., urbanisation and deforestation) [1,2], which affect ecosystems and the water...
Five hurricanes made landfall in the United States this year, causing half a trillion dollars in damages. Flooding devastated mountain towns along the East Coast. Scores of wildfires burned almost 8 million acres nationwide....
The GuLF STUDY continues to follow the nearly 33,000 participants enrolled in the original study to monitor potential health outcomes and answer important public health questions. (Photo courtesy of Cheryl Casey / Shutterstock.com) Researchers...