A researcher has developed an eco-labeling system to provide environmental information on product carbon footprints, enabling consumers to make informed choices. The system, based on a method composed of financial accounts, estimates the ecological and carbon footprint of goods and services throughout their life cycle.
SourceSpanish Foundation for Science and Technology·JournalThe International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment·DateFeb 17, 2011
Research from the University of Washington finds that two elite blogs trigger viral video distribution, with top general interest outlets taking cues from them. Four groups were identified: elite blogs, top general blogs, top political blogs, and tail blogs.
SourceUniversity of Washington·JournalPolicy & Internet·DateOct 22, 2010
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A new screening system for hepatitis C has been developed by Texas A&M University researchers, allowing for the study of all aspects of the virus's life cycle. The system enables the discovery of small, low-cost molecules that block the HCV life cycle, which could lead to more effective and affordable therapies.
SourceTexas A&M University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateFeb 11, 2010
Climate change projections indicate major reductions in wetland volume, shortening of water retention time, and changes in vegetation dynamics in the prairie pothole region. This will negatively impact millions of waterfowl depending on the region for their life cycles.
SourceU.S. Geological Survey·JournalBioScience·DateFeb 1, 2010
Researchers found that insect societies exhibit nearly indistinguishable lifespan, growth rates, and reproduction features when considered as superorganisms. This finding may shed light on the evolution of social systems in insects.
SourceUniversity of Florida·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJan 18, 2010
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Researchers found that timber harvest has a negative effect on amphibians' later life cycles, causing them to die when they leave the pond, but has a positive impact on their aquatic larval stage, allowing them to grow and thrive in open areas.
SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalBioScience·DateNov 3, 2009
A team from Florida State University is studying patterns of collaboration in diverse, virtual teams using the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory as a case study. The goal is to create a model for efficient, interdisciplinary virtual teams that can turn short-term collaborations into long-term partnerships.
A new study suggests that reducing gasoline emissions by just 10% can lead to substantial benefits for human health, particularly in urban areas. The study used a Life Cycle Impact Assessment to evaluate the potential impact of biofuels on human health and the environment.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·DateMay 28, 2009
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A newly discovered life history among tetrapods reveals a Malagasy chameleon spends most of its life in an egg, hatching after just 4-5 months. This rapid growth rate is unlike any other known four-legged animal.
SourceAmerican Museum of Natural History·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 30, 2008
A life cycle assessment reveals that renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and geothermal have valid green credentials in electricity production. However, the efficiency of these systems is comparable only when considering the entire life cycle, not just materials production and running.
SourceInderscience Publishers·JournalInternational Journal of Global Energy Issues·DateAug 13, 2007
The report emphasizes the need for life cycle assessments to ensure sustainable nanotechnology commercialization, citing limited data on nanomaterial toxicity and environmental impacts. LCA can still be useful, but uncertainties must be clearly stated to address critical unknowns.
SourceWoodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars/Science and Technology Innovation Program·DateMar 20, 2007
Scientists recreated Tropical Storm Gert's life cycle using computer models and data from the 2005 Tropical Cloud Systems and Processes mission. The study identified convection, wind shear, and ocean surface temperature as crucial factors in Gert's origination and strengthening.
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery by directly observing the liver invasion of malarial parasites using intravital microscopy. The study reveals a critical stage in the parasite's life cycle, where sporozoites traverse Kupffer cells to wreak havoc on liver tissue.
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A new molecular study challenges the long-held idea that Pfiesteria piscicida, a toxic algae, causes coastal fish kills and health problems. The study found no evidence of complex life cycle stages or neurotoxin associated with fish kills.
SourceUniversity of North Carolina Health Care·JournalJournal of Phycology·DateJun 20, 2002
Researchers found a strong link between amphibian deformities and parasites, particularly those carried by snails, which thrive in human-altered habitats. The study surveyed over 60% of sites in Oregon, where deformities were linked to the presence of Ribeiroia parasite.
SourceOregon State University·JournalEcological Monographs·DateApr 19, 2002