A new study from the University of Illinois reports a 10% reduction in nitrate load in the Illinois River from 2010 to 2014, compared to the 1980s and early 1990s. The reduction is linked to improved fertilizer management and higher corn yields, resulting in less nitrogen left in the soil and washed into the river.
SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·JournalJournal of Environmental Quality·DateMay 10, 2016
Bioreactors are passive filtration systems that remove up to 45% of nitrate from water draining from farm fields. Researchers are urging large-scale deployment to address the 'dead zone' issue in the Gulf of Mexico.
SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·JournalJournal of Environmental Quality·DateApr 26, 2016
A new study finds that nitrogen fertilizer applied to fields today will pollute water for decades, increasing the risk of blue baby syndrome and other serious health concerns. The researchers discovered that nitrogen is building up in soils, creating a long-term source of nitrate pollution in ground and surface waters.
SourceUniversity of Waterloo·JournalEnvironmental Research Letters·DateMar 14, 2016
Vitamin B6 plays a crucial role in nitrogen metabolism, informing plants of their ammonium content and helping regulate its use. This discovery could lead to the development of new methods to prevent overuse of nitrogen-containing fertilizers, which harm the environment.
SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalThe Plant Cell·DateFeb 8, 2016
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Researchers at Silent Spring Institute found 27 unregulated contaminants in private well water samples on Cape Cod, including pharmaceuticals and flame retardants. The study suggests that backyard septic systems are likely the source of contamination, which poses health risks to 44 million Americans relying on private wells.
SourceSilent Spring Institute·JournalThe Science of The Total Environment·DateJan 27, 2016
A study published in JAMA Ophthalmology found that higher dietary nitrate and green leafy vegetable intake is associated with a lower risk of primary open-angle glaucoma. Participants who consumed more nitrate-rich foods had a 20-30% reduced risk of developing the condition.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Ophthalmology·DateJan 14, 2016
A team at Tohoku University developed sNOOOpy, a genetically encoded FRET-based indicator that senses nitrate and nitrite levels. The sensor can monitor intracellular levels in real-time and has potential applications in various organisms and research fields.
SourceTohoku University·JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry·DateDec 9, 2015
A study found that isosorbide mononitrate, a common medication for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), did not improve exercise tolerance or daily activity levels in patients. The drug actually decreased daily activity by 18 minutes per day at the highest dose.
SourceMayo Clinic·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·DateNov 9, 2015
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A recent study published in Nitric Oxide found that consuming beet juice rich in nitrates can restore reduced blood vessel function at high altitudes. This natural substance helps the body acclimatize to lower oxygen levels by converting nitrate into nitric oxide, which improves blood vessel relaxation.
SourceNorwegian University of Science and Technology·JournalNitric Oxide·DateOct 12, 2015
Researchers at the University of Exeter found that high nitrate beetroot juice improved both sprint performance and decision-making during prolonged intermittent exercise. The study showed a 3.5% increase in sprint performance and a 3% improvement in decision speed for athletes consuming the nitrate-rich version.
SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalEuropean Journal of Applied Physiology·DateSep 18, 2015
Researchers found that concentrated beet juice increases muscle power in patients with heart failure by up to 13% within two hours, benefiting activities of daily living. The study suggests dietary nitrates may be a valuable strategy for improving quality of life in this population.
Nearly 2 million Americans live near wells exceeding EPA's uranium guideline; nitrate mobilizes uranium through bacterial and chemical reactions. High Plains aquifer contains concentrations up to 89 times the EPA standard.
SourceUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln·JournalEnvironmental Science & Technology Letters·DateAug 17, 2015
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SourceMichigan Technological University·JournalPLOS ONE·DateAug 5, 2015
Researchers found that wetlands created between tile-drained agricultural fields and rivers can remove 62% of nitrates from water. The slow flow of water through the wetland allows microbes to eliminate nitrate, reducing its emission as a greenhouse gas. Building a wetland is an effective long-term solution for reducing nitrate runoff.
SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·JournalJournal of Environmental Quality·DateMay 12, 2015
A new study published in The FASEB Journal found that nitrate supplementation can lower hemoglobin levels in normoxic animals and improve liver oxygenation. Researchers also discovered that higher doses of nitrate can increase erythropoietin expression, which may have implications for conditions like polycythemia.
SourceFederation of American Societies for Experimental Biology·JournalThe FASEB Journal·DateMar 2, 2015
A recent study revealed a significant increase in anthropogenic nitrate levels in the North Pacific Ocean over the past 30 years, primarily due to enhanced atmospheric deposition. This shift in nutrient availability may favor certain marine organisms and alter the base of the marine food web.
SourceUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa·JournalScience·DateNov 27, 2014
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Researchers found that patches of waterlogged soil in forested watersheds act as hotspots for microbial activity, removing nitrogen from groundwater and returning it to the atmosphere. This process, known as denitrification, can improve water quality by reducing nitrate levels in streams.
SourceCornell University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateNov 3, 2014
Researchers found that isolated patches of soggy soil act as hot spots for microbial activity, removing nitrogen from groundwater and returning it to the atmosphere. This process can improve water quality but also reduces forest productivity.
SourceVirginia Tech·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateNov 3, 2014
Researchers analyzed microbial communities from sandy tidal flats, finding three key factors controlling denitrification and ammonification: nitrite to nitrate ratio, carbon to nitrogen ratio, and generation time. The study's findings shed light on the complex interactions between microbes and their environment.
SourceUniversity of North Carolina at Charlotte·JournalScience·DateAug 7, 2014
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Researchers propose combining 'fertigation' and decentralized water treatment with drip irrigation to create 'tailored' water containing high levels of nitrate. This approach aims to reduce waste and increase efficiency in lawn care, but further study is needed to address potential challenges.
SourceAmerican Society of Agronomy·JournalCrop Science·DateJul 11, 2014
The Hudson River has undergone significant changes in its flow, chemical composition, and ecology over the past quarter-century. A 40% increase in freshwater flow has countered the effects of higher temperatures, while pollution levels have decreased, prompting rapid evolutionary responses in certain species.
SourceAmerican Institute of Biological Sciences·JournalBioScience·DateJun 2, 2014
A new method reveals that nearly every drop of water in the Mississippi River network passes through a chemical filter, but this process is operating at max capacity due to high nitrate levels. The river's natural ability to filter out nitrates is being overwhelmed, resulting in an increased risk of dead zones and aquatic life decline.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalNature Geoscience·DateMay 11, 2014
Researchers found evidence of the U.S. Clean Air Act in Greenland ice cores, showing a link between air acidity and nitrogen preservation. The study suggests that the relationship between emissions and isotopes is less direct than thought, with sulfur and nitrogen emissions contributing to the final signal recorded in the ice cores.
SourceUniversity of Washington·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateApr 11, 2014
Researchers from Ben-Gurion University found that liquid fertilizing techniques through drip irrigation result in lower groundwater pollution rates compared to intensive organic farming. High nitrate concentrations in aquifer water lead to drinking-water well shutdowns due to down leaching of nitrates under intensive organic farming.
SourceAmerican Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev·JournalHydrology and Earth System Sciences·DateFeb 17, 2014
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Researchers at Rice University have discovered a new catalyst that can rapidly break down nitrites, a harmful contaminant found in drinking water. Gold-palladium nanocatalysts are up to 15 times more efficient than pure palladium nanocatalysts in breaking down nitrites.
University of Illinois researchers suggest a partnership between farmers and scientists to develop effective practices for reducing nitrogen and phosphorus losses from agricultural fields. The goal is to find widespread regional acceptance and reduce the size of the hypoxic zone in the Gulf of Mexico.
SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·DateNov 7, 2013
A study led by Temple University School of Medicine reveals that beta-blockers and nitrates may help the failing heart by blocking enzyme GRK2, which can trigger heart cell death. This finding suggests new drugs aimed at GRK2 could protect the heart from progressive disease.
SourceTemple University Health System·JournalScience Signaling·DateNov 5, 2013
Researchers found that nitrogen fertilizer applied to crops in 1982 still lingers in soil organic matter three decades later, releasing nitrate into groundwater over several decades. This persistence poses a significant risk to aquatic ecosystems and drinking water supplies worldwide.
SourceUniversity of Calgary·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateOct 21, 2013
A young Bangladeshi chemist has developed a reactor that removes nitrates from drinking water using electrodes, a process that also preserves healthy minerals. The tech aims to improve access to clean drinking water in Bangladesh and other developing countries.
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Scientists have found two strains of bacteria that work together to convert nitrogen into usable forms in the ocean. The partnership, between Thioploca and anammox, intensifies the nitrogen cycle and creates localized zones where fixed nitrogen is depleted faster than expected.
SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalNature·DateAug 7, 2013
A new study reveals that giant bacteria like Thioploca are invaded by anammox bacteria, which steal their nitrogen, leading to reduced algal growth and less food for marine organisms. This discovery may impact ocean productivity and have implications for fish life and fisheries.
SourceUniversity of Southern Denmark·JournalNature·DateAug 7, 2013
A cup of beetroot juice a day reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure by about 10 mm Hg in participants. Increasing dietary nitrate intake through vegetables like beets may be an accessible way to manage blood pressure, researchers suggest.
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Recent research highlights a catastrophic acceleration in Canadian Arctic glacier melt, with projections suggesting up to 18% mass loss by the end of the century. Climate change is deemed effectively irreversible, according to model simulations.
SourceAmerican Geophysical Union·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateMar 12, 2013
A new model reveals that oxygen-poor toxic conditions in ancient oceans may have delayed the spread of complex life forms. The study shows how bacteria using nitrate in their metabolism controlled the formation of toxic hydrogen-sulphide-rich states.
SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalNature Communications·DateFeb 28, 2013
Researchers at UC Davis have uncovered a biological mechanism by which harmful bacteria thrive in the guts of those with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The discovery may lead to new treatments with fewer side effects than current therapies, targeting molecular pathways that generate nitric oxide and nitrate.
SourceUniversity of California - Davis Health·JournalScience·DateFeb 7, 2013
A CU-led study reveals that pine beetle outbreaks do not harm adjacent stream water quality, but instead increase the uptake of nitrates by smaller trees and understory vegetation. This compensatory response provides potent water quality protection in western forests.
SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJan 14, 2013
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A University of Illinois study found that perennial biofuel crops such as miscanthus can greatly reduce nitrogen losses in the environment. The crops showed high efficiency in reducing nitrate leaching and nitrogen oxide emissions, making them a promising alternative to traditional corn-based ethanol production.
SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·JournalJournal of Environmental Quality·DateJan 10, 2013
New research from the University of Washington suggests that a decrease in nitrogen-15 levels in Greenland ice core samples is linked to increased atmospheric acidity. The decline in nitrogen-15 has been attributed to sulfur dioxide emissions, which form sulfuric acid in the atmosphere.
A UC Davis report reveals that over 90% of human-generated nitrate contamination comes from agricultural activity, posing health risks to 1 in 10 people in the state's most productive agricultural areas. Fixes for drinking water systems could cost $20-35 million per year.
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A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that past disturbances, such as logging, can obscure the effects of climate change on forest ecosystems. Researchers used decades-long data from the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest to uncover a complex legacy left by these historical events.
SourceCary Institute of Ecosystem Studies·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMar 5, 2012
Researchers at Arizona State University are working on new methods for ensuring water safety in small communities. They aim to develop more effective treatment technologies using recent advances in technology, chemistry, physics, and materials science. The team will focus on reducing nitrates in water supplies using photocatalysts.
A study tracking water quality in the Thames River basin over 140 years found significant rises in nitrate concentrations since World War II. The researchers suggest it may take several decades for any reduction in nitrate levels, highlighting the need for long-term sustainable groundwater management practices.
SourceUniversity of Bristol·JournalWater Resources Research·DateDec 19, 2011
Researchers at the University of Manchester have created a graphene 'Big Mac' structure that isolates graphene from environmental influences, allowing for better electronic properties. This breakthrough enables the potential replacement of silicon chips in computers with graphene-based transistors.
SourceUniversity of Manchester·JournalNature Physics·DateOct 9, 2011
Researchers found increased nitrate levels in coastal waters of Korea and Japan since the 1980s, correlated with human-generated atmospheric nitrogen. This shift may influence marine plants and ecosystems, favoring organisms adapted to high nitrate conditions.
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Researchers found that using flat bed systems increased yields by an average of 6 percent and improved water and nitrogen use efficiency. The study supported the USDA's commitment to enhancing sustainable agriculture, helping farmers increase yields, save water resources, and reduce nitrate leaching.
SourceUnited States Department of Agriculture - Research, Education and Economics·JournalAmerican Journal of Potato Research·DateSep 1, 2011
Excess nitrogen levels in air and water pose significant threats to human health, including respiratory problems and cancer risk. Nitrogen pollution also exacerbates climate change, but reducing it could lessen these impacts.
Research by the University of Exeter reveals that drinking beetroot juice enables competitive-level cyclists to cut down the time it takes to ride a given distance. The study found that riders who consumed beetroot juice had a higher power output and were 11 seconds quicker over a 4km distance.
SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalMedicine & Science in Sports & Exercise·DateJul 1, 2011
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Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University have found that dietary inorganic nitrate can stabilize mitochondria and protect against free-radical damage in the heart. The study suggests that nitrate supplementation may reduce the risk of heart damage in patients undergoing chemotherapy with doxorubicin.
SourceVirginia Commonwealth University·JournalJournal of the American College of Cardiology·DateMay 19, 2011
A University of Michigan ecologist found that biologically diverse streams are better at removing nitrate, a nitrogen compound pollutant, than less rich waterways. Niche partitioning, where each species occupies a unique habitat, increases the stream's absorbent sponge-like ability to clean pollutants.
SourceUniversity of Michigan·JournalNature·DateApr 6, 2011
Researchers found that supplementing rats with nitrate before vessel injury limited damage, while a diet low in nitrate exacerbated it. The study suggests that leafy green diets may benefit vascular health through nitric oxide production.
SourceJCI Journals·JournalJournal of Clinical Investigation·DateMar 23, 2011
New research from Karolinska Institutet shows that nitrate improves mitochondrial function in humans, consuming less oxygen and producing more ATP per molecule. This finding has significant implications for sports physiology and may also have positive effects on diseases involving mitochondrial dysfunction.
SourceKarolinska Institutet·JournalCell Metabolism·DateFeb 2, 2011
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A new study suggests that consuming inorganic nitrate from spinach can improve mitochondrial efficiency, leading to reduced oxygen consumption while exercising. This increase in efficiency may contribute to the known health benefits of fruits and vegetables, particularly leafy greens like spinach.
SourceCell Press·JournalCell Metabolism·DateFeb 1, 2011
A new study found that grafting melon plants onto commercial rootstocks significantly improves nitrogen use efficiency, reducing the need for nitrate-rich fertilizer. This approach allows growers to maintain high crop yields while minimizing environmental impacts.
SourceAmerican Society for Horticultural Science·JournalHortScience·DateDec 29, 2010
New research suggests beetroot juice can reduce the amount of oxygen needed to perform low-intensity exercise by up to 12%, enabling people to walk for longer periods. The study's findings have potential implications for older adults and individuals with heart or lung conditions.
SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalJournal of Applied Physiology·DateDec 17, 2010
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A recent study reveals that tile drainage in the Mississippi Basin is a significant source of nitrate pollution, particularly in the highly productive cornbelt region. Farmers are not blamed for this issue, as they are using the same amount of nitrogen since 1993 and achieving higher yields.
SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·JournalJournal of Environmental Quality·DateSep 27, 2010
New research from North Carolina State University reveals that fertilizer chemicals can be converted into toxic nitric oxide by water fleas, causing developmental and reproductive problems. The study's findings raise concerns about the impact of these chemicals on other organisms and highlight the need for further research.
SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalPLOS ONE·DateAug 27, 2010
Recent research found that forest fires stimulate the conversion of ammonia to nitrates, a crucial step in the nitrogen cycle. This process is triggered by charcoal deposition and can continue well after the fire has passed, benefiting coniferous forests in the inland Northwestern US.
SourceAmerican Society of Agronomy·JournalJournal of Environmental Quality·DateAug 9, 2010
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A recent study suggests that consuming meat related compounds, particularly those found in red and processed meats, may be linked to an increased risk of bladder cancer. The researchers found that individuals with the highest intake of nitrate and nitrite had a significantly higher risk of developing bladder cancer.
SourceAmerican Cancer Society·JournalCancer·DateAug 2, 2010
Mid-ocean algae thrive in areas with little to no nitrate, an essential nutrient. Researchers found that these algae obtain nitrate from deep waters, using it for growth and reproduction near the surface.
SourceMonterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute·JournalNature·DateJun 23, 2010
A University of Colorado at Boulder study found a tight link between nitrogen and carbon in the environment, which may help address regional pollution issues. The research suggests that microbial communities in ecosystems regulate this relationship, with nitrates decreasing in areas with sufficient organic carbon.
SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·JournalNature·DateApr 21, 2010
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