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Study: Salt Harms Freshwater Life More than Expected
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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While we already know salt alone is harmful to freshwater animals, a new study shows it becomes more deadly to freshwater snails when combined with the fear of natural predators in the water. Read More
Study: Some Bottled Water Worse than Tap for Microplastics
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
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Some brands of bottled water contain significantly higher levels of microplastics than tap water, according to new research by scientists who have developed a novel method for detecting these tiny ... Read More
One Chemical Cuts Agricultural Nitrogen Pollution Nearly in Half
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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In a new paper designed to address nitrogen pollution in the agricultural industry, researchers tested whether adding manganese to soil could help reduce nitrogen runoff. Read More
New Method Predicts Asthma Attacks Up to 5 Years in Advance
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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The study analyzed data from three large asthma cohorts totaling over 2,500 participants, backed by decades of electronic medical records. Read More
Farmers Report as Many as 70 Tick Encounters over 6 Months
Friday, January 09, 2026
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As the threat of ticks and tick-borne diseases grows, farmers and outdoor workers in the Northeast are being hit the hardest, according to a new study. Read More
Backyard Soil Microbes are Top Predictor of Childhood Allergies
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
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New research suggests the unique blend of fungi and bacteria in a region’s soil is more strongly linked to childhood allergic disease rates than demographics, wealth or climate. Read More
PFAS-contaminated Water Costs $8 Billion Annually by Harming Infant Health
Tuesday, December 09, 2025
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In a new study, the interdisciplinary team calculated that PFAS-contamination in drinking water costs the contiguous U.S. at least $8 billion a year in social costs by worsening infant health via ... Read More
Study: Excessive Heat Harms Young Children’s Development
Tuesday, December 09, 2025
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New research out of NYU shows high temperatures can lead to delays in early childhood development. This is a growing concern as climate change continues to bring extremes—including extended heatwaves. Read More
Iron-fortified Hemp Biochar Keeps PFAS Out of Food
Tuesday, December 02, 2025
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Iron-fortified hemp biochar made from agricultural waste can significantly cut the amount of PFAS that move from contaminated soil into food crops. Read More
Study: Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria Quickly Colonize Microplastics
Sunday, November 30, 2025
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A new study shows that microplastics in the natural environment are colonized by pathogenic and antimicrobial resistant bacteria. Read More