Jelly-like atmospheric particles resist chemical aging
Atmospheric chemists at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) Continue reading “Jelly-like atmospheric particles resist chemical aging” » More...
BPA substitute in cash register receipts poses health risk
People are being exposed to higher levels of the substitute for BPA in cash register thermal paper receipts and many of the other products that engendered concerns about the health effects of bisphenol A Continue More...
New Zealand scientists try to solve mystery of disappearing penguins
New Zealand scientists are preparing a study to solve one of nature”s great mysteries, the disappearance of a rapidly dwindling breed of penguin every winter Continue reading “New Zealand scientists More...
Coming soon: world’s first ‘green’ tires
Partnerships between tire companies and biotechnology firms have led to the development world’s first ‘green’ tires made from sugar Continue reading “Coming soon: world’s first ‘green’ tires” More...
Carbon dioxide turned Antarctica into ice 34 million years ago
A new study claims that plunge in CO2 put the freeze on Antarctica, as Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels plunged by 40% before and during the formation of the Antarctic ice sheet 34 million years ago Continue reading More...
Carbon cycling may have been much smaller in last ice age than today
A new study has suggested that carbon cycling might have been much smaller during last ice age than in the current, warmer climate Continue reading “Carbon cycling may have been much smaller in last ice age More...
Drops splash even before they touch surface
Splashing, which plays a pivotal role in the transport of pollutants and the spread of diseases, may occur even before the drop comes in actual contact with the surface Continue reading “Drops splash even More...
Experts, victims plead for asbestos ban
International experts at the Second Asian Ban Asbestos Network Conference here Monday highlighted the dangers of exposure to asbestos Continue reading “Experts, victims plead for asbestos ban” » More...
`Silent killer` carbon monoxide help urbanites cope with noise pollution
Carbon monoxide (CO) – a tasteless, colourless and odourless gas – found in the exhaust of vehicles and generators has been dubbed the “silent killer” because excessive inhalation is lethal Continue reading More...
Fish enzyme can help indicate environmental toxins
A particular enzyme in fish can be used as biomarker to indicate the presence of toxic and non-toxic substances, a new study has revealed Continue reading “Fish enzyme can help indicate environmental toxins” More...
