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Potentially deadly bacteria found on Gulf Coast, CDC warns

1 week ago from UPI

A potentially deadly germ has made its way to the U.S. Gulf Coast, health officials warned this week.

Improving fluid simulations with embedded neural networks

1 week ago from Physorg

While neural networks can help to improve the accuracy of fluid flow simulations, new research shows how their accuracy is limited unless the right approach is taken. By embedding fluid...

New study finds strengthening protection of existing parks is crucial for biodiversity conservation

1 week ago from Physorg

In a new study, bioscientists argue that strengthening the protection given to areas already protected under law or by local communities is as critical for safeguarding biodiversity as creating new...

Banning multibuy discounts shown to drive sales rather than curb appetites

1 week ago from Physorg

With the government under pressure to devise policies that help curb excessive consumption of unhealthy foods and drinks, new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) finds that banning...

Uncertainty surrounds likelihood of production agreement at Sunday's OPEC+ meeting

1 week ago from UPI

Doubts remain over whether OPEC and its allies can reach a consensus agreement on production levels this weekend, but at least one analyst said Friday it's unwise to place any...

Invasive lionfish have spread south from the Caribbean to Brazil, threatening ecosystems and livelihoods

1 week ago from Physorg

Brazil's coastal waters teem with a rich array of species that paint a living tapestry beneath the waves. This underwater world is particularly special because many of its species are...

Europe has lost over a half-billion birds in 40 years. The single biggest cause? Pesticides and fertilizers

1 week ago from Physorg

A trickle of studies warning that the enormous variety of living things on Earth is diminishing has turned into a flood. The evidence for these losses within regions and globally...

You’re probably not washing your water bottle often enough

1 week ago from PopSci

How filtered is your water doesn't matter that much if your bottle has more germs than a trash can. Bluewater Sweden / Unsplash They started out as a great alternative to reduce...

Methamphetamine trafficking accelerates in Asia in wake of pandemic, U.N. report says

1 week ago from UPI

The synthetic drug trade throughout Asia was accelerating at record pace as methamphetamine traffickers sought to expand their global enterprise in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the...

Using AI to push the boundaries of wildlife survey technologies

1 week ago from Physorg

In their research, associate professor from the NRS Department Tiejun Wang and his master's student Zijing Wu developed an AI-model to automatically locate and count large herds of migratory ungulates...

Two-year voyage finds Pacific coral reef biodiversity is far greater than we know

1 week ago from Physorg

The diversity of the Pacific coral reef microbiome—microorganisms which help drive and maintain reef productivity and biodiversity—may approach the current estimated total microorganism diversity on Earth according to new research....

Churchill Downs again focal point of racing action

2 weeks ago from UPI

Churchill Downs returned to action with new safety precautions and a full slate of important stakes on tap for the weekend; it's Derby weekend on Epsom Downs in England and...

U.S., Taiwan sign trade agreement, draw ire of China

2 weeks ago from UPI

The United States signed its first trade agreement under the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on Thursday, strengthening their economic ties while drawing a strong rebuke from China.

Cardi B, Latto release 'Put It on the Floor' remix

2 weeks ago from UPI

Megastars Cardi B and Latto release "Put it On Da Floor" remix.

United States re-establishes embassy in Seychelles after 27 years

2 weeks ago from UPI

The United States said on Thursday that it has re-opened its embassy in Victoria, Seychelles, marking a return to a full-time diplomatic presence on the island nation in the East...

New Research Suggests Wheat Crops May Be Threatened by Unprecedented Heat and Drought

2 weeks ago from Newswise - Scinews

A recent study led by a researcher at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University found that the likelihood of extreme temperatures that could affect crop...

'Swimming in plastic': Greek fishermen fight pollution

2 weeks ago from Physorg

The fish market of Keratsini, west of Athens, is abuzz in the early morning, with trawlers disgorging crates of sardines and anchovies as trucks await nearby to be loaded.

Heat wave and wildfires scorch east Canada

2 weeks ago from Physorg

Eastern Canada sweltered under a record-breaking heat wave on Thursday that risked inflaming wildfires ravaging the Atlantic coast and other parts of the country with "unprecedented" ferocity and scale.

New research suggests wheat crops may be threatened by unprecedented heat and drought

2 weeks ago from Physorg

The world is getting hotter, causing shifts in seasonal patterns and increasing the amount of extreme weather such as severe droughts and heat waves, which can affect crop yields and...

Arizona limits building as groundwater dries up

2 weeks ago from Physorg

New houses that rely on dwindling groundwater supplies around one of the United States' biggest cities are to be banned, officials said Thursday, in a sign of the strains that...

Sudan's warring sides hit with U.S. punitive measures

2 weeks ago from UPI

Sudan's warring sides have been hit with U.S. punitive measures, as the Biden administration attempts to hold those accountable for threatening peace and stability in the Northeast African nation.

Tropical depression forms in Gulf of Mexico on first day of hurricane season

2 weeks ago from Physorg

A tropical depression formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, the official first day of the Atlantic hurricane season.

Earth from Space: Anchorage, Alaska

2 weeks ago from European Space Agency

Image: From the Chugach Mountains on the right to the Cook Inlet on the left, this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image features the varied landscape surrounding Anchorage, the largest and most populous city...

U.S. sanctions Iranians involved in plot to kill John Bolton

2 weeks ago from UPI

The United States is imposing punitive measures against Iranian operatives and affiliates accused of attempting to assassinate former Trump administration officials and Iranian dissidents around the world.

Underwater forest's recovery offers hope for marine restoration across the globe

2 weeks ago from Physorg

Human activity has degraded ecosystems and damaged biodiversity around the world, but ecosystem restoration offers hope for the future. Scientists studying the restoration of underwater seaweed forests which provide other...

Engineer previously cited issues with building before collapse, documents show

2 weeks ago from UPI

A structural engineer who previously investigated the building that collapsed in Davenport, Iowa had found that it was in need of repairs, according to documents that the city published.

Salton Sea environment detrimental to respiratory health of local children

2 weeks ago from Newswise - Scinews

In the United States, low-income immigrant and minority children often live in environments that have highly polluted air. A study led by researchers at the University of California, Riverside, demonstrates...

NOAA effort could help Alaska expand its marine aquaculture industry

2 weeks ago from UPI

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is joining partners in Alaska to identify Aquaculture Opportunity Areas where invertebrate seafood and seaweed can be cultivated.