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Electronic nose sniffs out toxins
Imagine a polka-dotted postage stamp-sized sensor that can sniff out some known poisonous gases and toxins and show the results simply by changing colors. view more (2009-09-14)
Agricultural soil erosion not contributing to global warming, study shows
Agricultural soil erosion is not a source of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, according to research published online in Science. view more (2007-10-26)
Fish slime crock of gold at end of rainbow
The slippery mucus on the skin of rainbow trout is being studied by scientists as a possible source of new medicines to fight infectious diseases, according to research presented today (Monday, 06 September 2004) at the Society for General Microbiology's 155th Meeting at Trinity College Dublin. view more (2004-08-23)
New tools for sustainable farming
Environmentalists are just as fond of talking about it as are politicians, economists or marketing experts - "sustainability" has become a buzzword. view more (2009-08-26)
Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History reveals ants as fungus farmers
It turns out ants, like humans, are true farmers. The difference is that ants are farming fungus. view more (2008-03-25)
MSU research strengthens link between smoking, pancreatic cancer
Researchers at Michigan State University have added yet another piece to the puzzle that links cigarette smoking with cancer of the pancreas, one of the deadliest forms of cancer. view more (2007-03-09)
Study links water pollution with declining male fertility
New research strengthens the link between water pollution and rising male fertility problems. The study, by Brunel University, the Universities of Exeter and Reading and the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, shows for the first time how a group of testosterone-blocking chemicals is finding its way into UK rivers, affecting wildlife and... view more... (2009-01-20)
From Sugar to Gasoline
Following independent paths of investigation, two research teams are announcing this month that they have successfully converted sugar-potentially derived from agricultural waste and non-food plants-into gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and a range of other valuable chemicals. view more (2008-09-22)
Chemistry & Industry - 1 October Issue
NEWS Unexplained miscarriages could be linked to insulin resistance (page 5) Insulin resistance could explain why some women suffer from repeated miscarriage. The association of insulin resistance with repeated pregnancy loss in diabetics and women with polycystic ovary syndrome are well known, but this is the first time its effect on pregnancy... view more... (2002-10-02)
6 environmental research studies reveal critical health risks from plastic
Exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA), phthalates and flame retardants (PBDEs) are strongly associated with adverse health effects on humans and laboratory animals. view more (2008-10-03)
Combating infection of crops by nematodes is soon to improve
Nematodes are small worms. Some species are plant-parasitic and infect plants including important agricultural crops. The typical symptoms of a nematode-infection are withering, seriously retarded growth, and impaired development of flower and fruit. view more (2009-01-16)
Researcher examines polymers created with poultry feathers
Biodegradable polymers created from poultry feathers may add value to the poultry industry and help solve the growing environmental problem of plastic waste. view more (2007-03-30)
Exposures to the insecticide chlorpyrifos in pregnancy adversely affect child development
Children who were exposed prenatally to the insecticide chlorpyrifos had significantly poorer mental and motor development by three years of age and increased risk for behavior problems. view more (2006-12-05)
Respiratory risk from hospital cleaning fluids
Cleaning fluids used in hospitals may pose a health risk to both staff and patients. A pilot study published in BioMed Central's open access journal Environmental Health has found that potentially hazardous chemicals are contained in a selection of agents used in several different hospitals. view more (2009-03-27)
Toxic chemicals affect steroid hormones differently in humans and invertebrates
In a study with important consequences for studies on the effects of chemicals on steroid responses in humans, a team of French and American scientists, including Michael E. Baker, PhD, professor in UC San Diego's Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology-Hypertension, have found that - contrary to earlier assumptions - enzymes used for the... view more... (2009-06-30)
Risks diagnosis and prediction in agriculture
Inkoa Systems, Engineering and Consultation, specialising in the agricultural foods sector, is currently developing an expert system to carry out prediction and diagnosis of diseases in the agricultural sector, specifically for its application in the wine-growing sector. The expert system - an intelligent information system, simulates human... view more... (2004-07-05)
EPA should pursue cumulative risk assessment of phthalates and other chemicals
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency should examine whether combined exposures to chemicals known as phthalates could cause adverse health effects in humans. view more (2008-12-19)
New AQUIRE database on STN: Toxic Effects of Chemicals to Aquatic Organisms
Karlsruhe, October 2002 - FIZ Karlsruhe, European partner of STN International, one of the world's leading online providers of scientific and technical information, has announced the launch of the AQUIRE database. AQUIRE contains scientific papers published both nationally and internationally on the toxic effects of chemicals to aquatic organisms... view more... (2002-10-18)
Pesticides choke pathway for nature to produce nitrogen for crops
Many farmers applying pesticides to boost crop yields may instead be contributing to growth problems, scientists report in a new study. view more (2007-06-06)
Giant project to test Antarctic ice stability
If rising global temperatures cause the ice streams of Western Antarctica to break up, major cities and agricultural heartlands the world over would be submerged. Researchers from the University of Leeds' School of Geography are set to embark on a £1m, three-year project to find out exactly how stable they are. view more (2004-05-10)
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