A study published in Landscape and Urban Planning found that improved perceptions of neighborhood walkability and enhanced access to public transport and safety from crime reduce depressive symptoms. The researchers suggest building environment design may influence mental health through behavioral and social pathways.
SourceJapan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology·JournalLandscape and Urban Planning·DateDec 19, 2022
Researchers at Princeton University's Hecht Lab discovered a de novo protein that catalyzes the synthesis of quantum dots at room temperature. This breakthrough opens doors to making nanomaterials in a more sustainable way, with potential benefits for the environment.
SourcePrinceton University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 13, 2022
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University developed a new contamination detection tool called Squeegee to establish reproducibility in microbiome identification. The tool uses computer analysis to detect 'breadcrumbs' of contaminants, improving the accuracy of metagenomic sequencing analysis in low biomass studies.
SourceBaylor College of Medicine·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 6, 2022
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Research from Aarhus University found that melting glaciers release around 10,000 microorganisms per millilitre of meltwater, leading to estimated annual releases of over 100,000 tonnes of carbon-dense microorganisms to surrounding ecosystems.
SourceAarhus University·JournalNature Communications·DateDec 1, 2022
A new study by Arizona State University researchers found that females with higher social status had younger, more resilient molecular profiles in their brains. The study used rhesus macaques and showed a key link between the social environment and healthy brains, providing new insights into aging.
SourceArizona State University·JournalNature Neuroscience·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 24, 2022
A recent study by the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology found that economic factors significantly influence the regulation of hazardous chemicals in Europe. Regulators tend to prioritize chemicals with secondary importance, leading to reduced hazard reductions. The study suggests that current production or ...
SourceUniversity of Gothenburg·JournalNature Communications·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 10, 2022
Researchers developed a single-cell Raman-based tool to efficiently mine live functional microbes from nature, eliminating the need for traditional culturing methods. This technique, called scRACS-Culture, allows for the direct screening and cultivation of cells with specific metabolic functions.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalISME Communications·DateNov 2, 2022
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A novel cloud-based framework is proposed to manage and analyze industrial IoT data in cloud environments, optimizing energy consumption through reinforcement learning. The system aims to provide an energy-efficient and secure environment for industries such as healthcare and education.
SourceBeijing Zhongke Journal Publising Co. Ltd.·JournalVirtual Reality·DateNov 1, 2022
Researchers propose a broader definition of learning that includes behavioral adaptation to environmental features, enabling collaboration across fields and promoting new research. This 'mechanism-free' approach highlights the importance of system-level responses to environment in various domains.
SourceAssociation for Psychological Science·JournalPerspectives on Psychological Science·TypeLiterature review·DateOct 21, 2022
Researchers using FAST monitored FRB 20201124A for two months, detecting nearly 2,000 radio bursts with polarization information. The study reveals a complex, dynamically evolving magnetized environment surrounding the FRB source, with features such as irregular Faraday rotation and oscillations in polarization.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalNature·DateSep 29, 2022
Researchers using FAST telescope discover complex, magnetized environment around FRB 20201124A, contradicting young magnetar engine theories. The team analyzed 1863 bursts of the source, revealing irregular variations and circular polarization.
SourcePeking University·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 21, 2022
Researchers at Michigan State University have made significant contributions to our understanding of the nitrogen cycle, a complex process that underlies the balance of nitrogen in the environment. The team, led by Timothy Warren, has uncovered new pathways and reactions involved in the conversion of nitric oxide to nitrous oxide.
SourceMichigan State University·JournalNature Chemistry·DateSep 20, 2022
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A recent study found that a quarter of Australians have a human-centric relationship with nature and a strong desire to protect the environment. This challenges the stereotype that right-leaning voters care less about taking steps to protect the environment and its biodiversity.
SourceUniversity of Queensland·JournalPeople and Nature·DateSep 15, 2022
A study by the Max Planck Institute for Human Development found that a one-hour walk in nature decreases stress-related brain activity, particularly in the amygdala region. This suggests that nature has a positive impact on brain regions involved in stress processing, potentially leading to improved mental health and well-being.
SourceMax Planck Institute for Human Development·JournalMolecular Psychiatry·TypeImaging analysis·DateSep 5, 2022
Researchers aim to develop machine learning techniques that can adapt to open environments with changing factors. The article reviews recent advances and introduces general principles for achieving robust artificial intelligence.
SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateSep 5, 2022
A new Australian study reveals that despite growing interest in nature-based learning, teachers need professional development to effectively integrate it into their teaching practices. The research found that seven out of ten teachers felt limited by their knowledge and confidence in using nature play areas to support curriculum goals.
SourceUniversity of South Australia·JournalJournal of Adventure Education & Outdoor Learning·TypeSurvey·DateAug 24, 2022
Researchers have discovered that particles from everyday wall paints can harm living organisms due to their small size. A novel membrane developed at the University of Bayreuth shows high filtering effects, removing these particles from water before they enter the environment.
SourceUniversität Bayreuth·JournalEcotoxicology and Environmental Safety·TypeNews article·DateAug 17, 2022
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A systematic review of 301 academic articles identified 227 unique linkages between cultural ecosystem services and human well-being, including 16 distinct underlying mechanisms. The study found that positive interactions through nature, such as recreation and aesthetic value, contribute to improved mental and physical health.
SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalScience Advances·TypeObservational study·DateAug 5, 2022
A new study published in Ambio reveals that smells experienced in nature can evoke positive emotions, improve physical wellbeing, and reduce stress. Smells played a significant role in delivering benefits from interacting with nature, often tied to personal memories and ecological characteristics.
SourceUniversity of Kent·JournalAMBIO·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 3, 2022
A study published in Nature Physics reveals that specialized cell movement may explain the progression of cancer and cystic fibrosis. Cells with ruffled edges sense viscosity and adapt to increase their speed, moving faster through mucus than blood. This discovery sheds light on disease mechanisms and potential treatments.
SourceUniversity of Toronto·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 25, 2022
Researchers found that high temperatures induce epigenetic changes in zebrafish embryos, leading to sex reversal and altering the sex ratio. This study provides insights into the mechanisms behind climate change's impact on species with genotype-by-environment sex determination.
SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 20, 2022
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Researchers found that cancer cells can move faster and in a specific direction when placed in an environment with optimal stiffness, which challenges previous assumptions. This discovery could lead to new treatments by understanding how cancer cells invade tissues.
SourceUniversity of Minnesota·JournalNature Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 12, 2022
Researchers measured wolf sleep using non-invasive EEG, finding similarities with dog sleep but less REM time. The study offers a unique opportunity to understand the effects of domestication and cohabitation on wolf sleep phenotypes.
SourceEötvös Loránd University·JournalScientific Reports·DateJul 11, 2022
Researchers at AMOLF developed a soft robot that uses a 'hysteretic valve' to respond to changes in its environment, mimicking the movement of living organisms. The robot's natural gait and tactile responses were achieved through the use of air pressure, eliminating the need for computer control.
SourceAMOLF·JournalMatter·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 8, 2022
A team of researchers developed a new, fully biodegradable cellulose membrane that can effectively separate oil and water. The membrane is composed of 'all cellulose' material with improved mechanical properties, making it suitable for various applications in pollution treatment.
SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalGreen Energy & Environment·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 17, 2022
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A new study by Stanford researchers shows that nature-based solutions, such as conserving marshlands and restoring beaches, can be as effective as concrete seawalls in protecting against sea-level rise. The research found that these solutions provide extra benefits, including opportunities for recreation, climate change mitigation thro...
SourceStanford University·Journalnpj Urban Sustainability·DateJun 9, 2022
Researchers investigate microplastic risks using nanotoxicology lessons, standardizing particles for reproducible studies. Scientists aim to replicate real-world situations in lab simulations to understand human gut and lung cell effects.
SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalChemical & Engineering News·DateJun 1, 2022
New research reveals that bottlenose dolphin signature whistles are shaped by the local ocean environment and population demographics, not genetics. In Mediterranean populations, areas with seagrass yielded higher-pitched, shorter signature whistles compared to muddy sea bottoms.
Researchers at Sainsbury Wellcome Centre found that mice can choose the best escape route after only 10 minutes of exploration, without needing to experience threat. The study suggests that mice use innate heuristics and natural exploration to learn this information.
SourceSainsbury Wellcome Centre·JournalCurrent Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 25, 2022
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.
Researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology developed an underwater robot capable of mapping its environment, tracking its location, and planning safe routes in complex marine environments. The breakthrough enabled the robot to accurately map a busy harbor in real-time using active SLAM algorithms.
SourceStevens Institute of Technology·JournalIEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 11, 2022
A recent study published in Nature Communications found that healthy developing neurons promote metastatic behaviour in neuroblastoma cells. This discovery highlights the importance of understanding the unique developmental environment within which cancers of embryonic origin form.
Breast cancer cells accumulate intracellular lipid droplets in acidic environments, leading to poor outcomes and disease progression. Targeting the acid-sensing receptor OGR1 may inhibit stress responses and cell growth.
SourceH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute·JournalCell Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 10, 2022
A newly discovered brain circuit facilitates focusing attention on salient features in the environment by heightening activity in specific microcircuits of the hippocampus. This circuit may play a role in executive functions and cognitive issues like dementia, ADHD, and psychiatric disorders.
SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalCell·DateMay 3, 2022
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Meta Quest 3 512GB enables immersive mission planning, terrain rehearsal, and interactive STEM demos with high-resolution mixed-reality experiences.
A team of researchers developed a simple yet powerful strategy for creating new enzymes with novel reactivity that can produce valuable chemical compounds. They used photobiocatalysis to repurpose naturally occurring enzymes and achieved an enantioselective biocatalytic reaction.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment·JournalNature Catalysis·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 2, 2022
Researchers unlocked the structure of an enzyme that regulates plant growth in response to strigolactone hormone. The enzyme, MAX2, targets repressor proteins for destruction when it's unlocked, allowing genes to be expressed and activating various growth processes. This discovery sheds light on how plants adapt to their environment.
SourceUniversity of California - Davis·JournalNature Plants·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 28, 2022
A research team from the University of Bayreuth investigated the progressive degradation of low-density polyethylene in the environment. They found that isolated nanoplastic particles are rare and instead aggregate rapidly to larger colloidal systems, preventing individual nanoparticles from being freely available.
SourceUniversität Bayreuth·JournalScience of The Total Environment·TypeNews article·DateApr 27, 2022
Eukaryotes emerged in an anoxic environment in the ocean, and their mitochondria-bearing cells likely resulted from a merger between archaea and bacteria. This finding contradicts the long-held view that oxygenation of Earth's surface environment led to eukaryogenesis.
SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalNature Ecology & Evolution·TypeLiterature review·DateApr 27, 2022
A Drexel University study found that individuals with a stronger connection to nature had more varied diets and higher fruit and vegetable consumption. This link could inform health promotion practices and urban planning initiatives.
SourceDrexel University·JournalAmerican Journal of Health Promotion·DateApr 25, 2022
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Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter is a trusted meter for precise measurements during instrument integration, repairs, and field diagnostics.
Researchers found six cases of drug-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus infection linked to environmental spores. The fungus, common in soil and compost, has become resistant to antifungal drugs due to agricultural use, posing a growing threat to lung health.
SourceImperial College London·JournalNature Microbiology·TypeObservational study·DateApr 25, 2022
A new study reveals that bacteria in the ocean swim through their environment while hunting for specific chemical cues, governing processes that control climate and marine food web health. The research demonstrates the importance of microbial behavior in shaping the ocean's microbiome.
SourceUniversity of Technology Sydney·JournalNature·TypeObservational study·DateApr 20, 2022
Researchers at Virginia Tech have found that key parts of the global carbon cycle used to track movement of carbon dioxide in the environment are not correct. The estimate of how much carbon dioxide plants pull from the atmosphere is critical to accurately monitor and predict the amount of climate-changing gases in the atmosphere.
SourceVirginia Tech·JournalNature Communications·DateApr 1, 2022
Researchers from the Institute of Physical Chemistry found that high concentrations of crowding molecules can hinder DNA hybridization and complexation of sodium ions. The study used polyethylene glycol and other chain-like molecules to mimic the crowded cellular environment, revealing a 1000-fold decrease in favorable complexation.
SourceInstitute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters·DateMar 28, 2022
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Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station offers research-grade local weather data for networked stations, campuses, and community observatories.
A new study by Simon Fraser University finds that temporary nature-based carbon removal can lower global peak warming levels if complemented by aggressive emissions reductions. However, the stored carbon could be lost back to the atmosphere due to human activities like wildfires or deforestation.
SourceSimon Fraser University·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 28, 2022
Researchers found blow flies can be used to detect chemical warfare agents and pollutants, providing a safer alternative for investigating environmental contamination. The insects' guts store information about the environment, which can be analyzed using mass spectrometry.
SourceIndiana University·JournalEnvironmental Science & Technology·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 24, 2022
Scientists developed an AI approach to model and map the Earth's natural features in greater detail and accuracy. The new system can recognise intricate features and aspects of the terrain far beyond traditional methods, generating enhanced-quality environmental maps.
SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalMathematical Geosciences·DateMar 16, 2022
Scientists from the University of Cambridge have developed a method to improve the efficiency of electrolysis for converting CO2 into fuel, reducing unwanted by-products and increasing production by 18 times. The new concept relies on enzymes isolated from bacteria and fine-tunes the local environment to optimize their performance.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalNature Chemistry·DateFeb 28, 2022
A study by researchers from the University of Tsukuba found that taking a 15-minute walk outside on a hot summer day can impair cognitive performance. This effect was more pronounced in men who slept less than 5 hours, suggesting that heat stress may negatively impact learning and productivity.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalBuilding and Environment·DateFeb 27, 2022
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.
A study of over 1,000 people in Hungary found that those with strong connections to nature had lower fear scores for snakes and spiders. This association may be a protective factor against developing these phobias, which can significantly impact daily life.
SourceBritish Ecological Society·JournalPeople and Nature·TypeSurvey·DateFeb 24, 2022
Research found walkable neighborhoods with access to parks and outdoor activities are associated with a lower risk of obesity and diabetes. Studies showed that living in highly walkable areas reduced the incidence of pre-diabetes by up to 50% compared to low walkability areas.
SourceThe Endocrine Society·JournalEndocrine Reviews·DateFeb 24, 2022
Research by Shan Jiang found that introducing nature views into hospital corridors can significantly ease confusion and anger in navigating large medical complexes. The study revealed that participants used shorter time and walked less distance to complete wayfinding tasks when exposed to green spaces.
SourceWest Virginia University·JournalHERD Health Environments Research & Design Journal·DateFeb 18, 2022
The UN Environment Programme's latest Frontiers Report identifies three critical environmental issues: urban noise pollution, wildfires, and phenological mismatches. These issues pose significant risks to public health and ecological systems, emphasizing the need for urgent action.
SourceUnited Nations Environment Programme·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 17, 2022
Researchers found that kitchen sponges provide an optimal environment for microbial diversity by mimicking the separation and communal spaces found in healthy soil. This complex structure supports both solitary and diverse bacterial communities, leading to higher biodiversity levels.
SourceDuke University·JournalNature Chemical Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 17, 2022
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A new study by Tel Aviv University researchers found that microplastics absorb and concentrate toxic organic substances, increasing their toxicity by a factor of 10. This may lead to severe impact on human health due to contaminated food and drink.
SourceTel-Aviv University·JournalChemosphere·DateFeb 16, 2022
A group of experts describe a decade of destitution and ill-health caused by the UK's hostile environment policies. The NHS employs teams that target vulnerable patients, delaying or withholding care, while thousands are wrongly turned away from services.
SourceSAGE·JournalJournal of the Royal Society of Medicine·TypeSystematic review·DateFeb 8, 2022
Researchers found that dog faeces and urine add substantial nutrients to nature reserves, potentially detrimental to biodiversity. Studies suggest reducing fertilisation effects by encouraging owners to remove faeces and enforcing leash use could mitigate this impact.
SourceBritish Ecological Society·JournalEcological Solutions and Evidence·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 7, 2022
Researchers have discovered a practical and inexpensive way to produce non-toxic, recyclable, and sustainable colors using nanotechnology and nature's approach. The method mimics normal color mechanisms in nature, creating physical colors from almost transparent materials like clay suspended in water.
SourceNorwegian University of Science and Technology·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 4, 2022
A large-scale study of UK twins found that identical twins shared a greater affinity for nature and frequent visits to natural spaces compared to fraternal twins. Heritability estimates ranged from 46% for nature orientation to 34% for garden visits, suggesting a moderate genetic influence.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Biology·TypeSurvey·DateFeb 3, 2022
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Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.
Researchers analyzed media coverage, laws, and patents to understand the relationship between technology, innovation, and environmental policies. While there has been a shift in public discourse on environmental issues since the 1960s, the impact of technological solutions on the climate crisis is still limited.
SourceEstonian Research Council·JournalGlobal Environmental Change·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 27, 2022
A new study found that nature exposure removes negative body image triggers and strengthens coping mechanisms, promoting healthy thought processes and realistic appraisals of body image threats.
SourceAnglia Ruskin University·JournalEcopsychology·TypeSurvey·DateJan 12, 2022
Research reveals lipids from obesity make cancer cells more aggressive and prone to form tumors. Obesity increases the risk of developing cancer by altering the environment surrounding cancerous cells, allowing them to adapt and form tumors.
SourceThe University of Bergen·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 11, 2022