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Science

Scientists discover microplastics in SEMEN and female follicular fluid

fromNew York Post

Microplastics found in new body part - as scientists warn about common way they're 'leaching' into us

Microplastics found in women's ovarian follicular fluid may pose significant risks to female fertility.

fromwww.nature.com

Microplastics Make It into Your Food through Plant Leaves

Airborne microplastics are a significant route for plastic contamination in plants, raising health risks through the food chain.

Levels of microplastics in human brains may be rapidly rising, study suggests

Microplastic pollution is rising and may be affecting human brain health, but the health impacts remain largely unclear.

7 months ago

OMG science

Scientists know our bodies are full of microplastics. What are they doing to us?

fromFast Company

1 week ago

Environment

Tires are a top microplastic polluter. Here's what communities can do

Science

Scientists discover microplastics in SEMEN and female follicular fluid

fromNew York Post

Microplastics found in new body part - as scientists warn about common way they're 'leaching' into us

Microplastics found in women's ovarian follicular fluid may pose significant risks to female fertility.

fromwww.nature.com

Microplastics Make It into Your Food through Plant Leaves

Airborne microplastics are a significant route for plastic contamination in plants, raising health risks through the food chain.

Levels of microplastics in human brains may be rapidly rising, study suggests

Microplastic pollution is rising and may be affecting human brain health, but the health impacts remain largely unclear.

7 months ago

OMG science

Scientists know our bodies are full of microplastics. What are they doing to us?

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3 weeks ago

Next time you see a vulture picking over a carcass, say 'thank you!'

Vulture populations declined from 50 million to thousands due to diclofenac poisoning, impacting ecosystem health and human safety.

3 weeks ago

The spatiotemporal distribution of human pathogens in ancient Eurasia - Nature

Pathogens have been a constant threat to human health throughout our evolutionary history. Infectious diseases are estimated to have been responsible for more than half of all children deaths before age 15.

Public health

SF food

Scientists discover toxic 'forever chemicals' in 98% of UK rivers

Trifluoroacetic acid has been found in 31 of 32 river samples across the UK, raising serious concerns about human reproduction.

Public health

fromtime.com

Are Pesticides in Your Food Harmful?

Pesticides pose potential human health risks, particularly with long-term exposure. Research is needed for safety evaluations.

2 months ago

Daily briefing: Chemical 'shuttles' carry large drugs across the blood-brain barrier

Xenon gas enhances climbers' acclimatization, enabling safer and shorter ascents of Mount Everest.

A U.S. lab vital for air pollution research faces closure, jeopardizing health standards.

Bed bugs proliferated around the emergence of early cities, establishing them as urban pests.

2 months ago

Landmark air-pollution lab under threat from Trump cuts - can it be saved?

The decision to not renew the lease comes as the Trump team works to downsize the US government, alarming scientists who rely on this pivotal research facility.

Public health

fromPsychology Today

When We Make Wild Animals Sick, We Endanger Everyone

Humans play a significant role in causing diseases in wildlife as well as being affected by them.

Climate change sparking bizarre 'temperature flips' around the world

Climate change is causing more frequent and severe temperature flips, increasing risks to humans and the environment.

fromCornell Chronicle

For advances in treating ACL injuries, look to dogs | Cornell Chronicle

ACL injuries are common in young athletes, disproportionately affecting females. Current treatments alleviate symptoms but can't stop disease development or progression.

OMG science

About 15% of world's cropland polluted with toxic metals, say researchers

About one sixth of global cropland is contaminated by toxic heavy metals, with as many as 1.4 billion people living in high-risk areas worldwide.

Environment

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Scientists target queen bees in search of secret to longer life

Research into queen bees may unlock therapies to extend human lifespan and fertility.

fromPsychology Today

4 months ago

'Dark Skies': Nurturing a Sense of Wonder Beyond Ourselves

Anna Levin explores the concept of our connection to the universe, highlighting that recognizing our place in it can enhance emotional health and well-being.

OMG science

Data science

fromScienceDaily

4 months ago

Scientists identify genes that make humans and Labradors more likely to become obese

Researchers found genes linked to obesity in Labrador retrievers are also implicated in human obesity, highlighting the genetic basis for appetite regulation.

Coronavirus

4 months ago

Trump's Plan to Lower Egg Prices and a Threat to Bird Flu Vaccines Explained

70 confirmed human cases of H5N1 bird flu since April 2024; risk varies by exposure.

Coronavirus

fromwww.nytimes.com

Opinion | Recent Virus Research Should Raise Alarm

Scientific discoveries must balance potential benefits with risk to humanity.

Recent research reveals a potentially dangerous coronavirus in bats that can infect humans.

There are concerns about the safety measures taken in virus research labs.

fromArs Technica

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

An small microbial ecosystem has formed on the International Space Station

Reducing sterilization on the ISS could promote a healthier microbial environment.

Science

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Why Astronauts Might Need More Microbes on the International Space Station

The International Space Station's unique environment affects the evolution of microbes, impacting astronaut health and future long-term space travel.

Coronavirus

The Latest on Bird Flu in Humans, Chickens, and More

Rising avian influenza cases in humans underscore the virus's threat.

Recent infections reported in three U.S. states reflect the virus's ongoing spread.

Scientific research is crucial for understanding avian influenza and its effects.

US news

It's like 'dead birds flying': How bird flu is spreading in the wild

Bird flu has devastated marine wildlife in Argentina, highlighting the need for awareness about its potential impact on humans and ecosystems.

6 months ago

'Dark proteins' hiding in our cells could hold clues to cancer and other diseases

Ribosome profiling revealed the existence of 'dark proteins' produced from previously unknown genomic regions.

9 months ago

Hidden players: the bacteria-killing viruses of the gut microbiome

The gut microbiome includes a largely unexplored realm of viruses called bacteriophages, which significantly influence gut ecology and human health.