Annual plastic production actually contributes a lesser amount of atmospheric microplastic than plastic discharge from the marine environment, which highlights the role of legacy pollution, … Marine microplastics are now invading the atmosphereRead more
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UC Davis spent thousands to scrub pepper-spray references from Internet
UC Davis contracted with consultants for at least $175,000 to scrub the Internet of negative online postings following the November 2011 pepper-spraying of students and … UC Davis spent thousands to scrub pepper-spray references from InternetRead more
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Exposure to high heat neutralizes SARS-CoV-2
Researchers from Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University have designed an experimental system that shows exposure of SARS-CoV-2 to a very … Exposure to high heat neutralizes SARS-CoV-2Read more
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FBI, DOJ Launch Probe of Unaoil, After Exposé Shows Global Corruption
The FBI, the Department of Justice and British and Australian authorities have launched a joint investigation into the Moroccan company Unaoil, which brokers contracts between … FBI, DOJ Launch Probe of Unaoil, After Exposé Shows Global CorruptionRead more
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Pandemic Aid for Undocumented People
New York’s “Excluded Workers” Demand First U.S. Fund to Secure Pandemic Aid for Undocumented People More than a year into the pandemic and the economic … Pandemic Aid for Undocumented PeopleRead more
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Shell’s headquarters raided and formal investigation launched
Royal Dutch Shell, the world’s second largest oil company, has been put under formal investigation by the Milan Public Prosecutor’s office for “international corruption” offences … Shell’s headquarters raided and formal investigation launchedRead more
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Global warming increases rain in world’s driest areas
Global warming will increase rainfall in some of the world’s driest areas over land, with not only the wet getting wetter but the dry getting … Global warming increases rain in world’s driest areasRead more
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Daily dose of antibiotics helps bacteria develop multi-drug tolerance
Antibiotics are essential in the fight against bacterial infections and save countless lives. However, due to the overconsumption and frequent misuse of antibiotics, resistant bacteria … Daily dose of antibiotics helps bacteria develop multi-drug toleranceRead more
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Climate change cut global farming productivity 21% since 1960s
Despite important agricultural advancements to feed the world in the last 60 years, a Cornell-led study shows that global farming productivity is 21% lower than … Climate change cut global farming productivity 21% since 1960sRead more
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Nitrate in drinking water increases the risk cancer
A new study from Aarhus University now shows that there is an increased risk of colon and rectal cancer in connection with nitrate in drinking … Nitrate in drinking water increases the risk cancerRead more