Toxic Water Algae and Metals May Harm Male Fertility
Researchers studied 257 sperm donors to understand how two common environmental pollutants—a toxic algae byproduct called microcystin-LR and various metals …
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Bird Poop Reveals Wetland Health and Pollution
Scientists discovered that analyzing the droppings of waterbirds can tell us a lot about whether a wetland is healthy or polluted. Researchers studied five …
Read MoreCan Wildfire Ash Help Grow Algae? What Scientists Are Learning
Wildfires are becoming more common and intense, leaving behind a dark substance called black carbon that washes into rivers and lakes. Scientists are exploring …
Read MoreWhy City Bats Could Spread Antibiotic-Resistant Germs
Scientists studied the gut bacteria of city bats to understand how antibiotic-resistant germs spread in urban areas. They found that bats carry genes that make …
Read MoreTiny Plastic Particles May Harm Your Gut More if You Eat Fatty Foods
Scientists discovered that microscopic plastic particles found in our environment may damage the protective lining of your intestines, but only if you eat a …
Read MoreTiny Plastic Pieces Are Harming Bugs and Insects Worldwide
Scientists have discovered that tiny plastic particles called microplastics are building up inside insects and other arthropods (like crustaceans and spiders) …
Read MoreHow Peat Moss Cleans Up Pollution and Fights Climate Change
Scientists are discovering that peat moss, a spongy plant material found in wetlands, is nature's cleanup crew. When peat moss works together with tiny …
Read MoreTiny Fertilizer Particles Could Transform Farming and Help the Planet
Scientists are excited about a new farming technology called nano-fertilizers—fertilizers made of incredibly tiny particles. These microscopic fertilizers …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Protect Male Fertility From Plastic Pollution?
Tiny plastic particles called microplastics are everywhere in our environment, and scientists worry they might harm male reproductive health. A new study found …
Read MoreAntarctic Lichen Shows How It Filters Metals From Air
Scientists studied a special lichen that grows in Antarctica to understand how it collects different metals from the air and soil. Using advanced microscope …
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