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There are worse things in the water than E. coli
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There are worse things in the water than E. coli

Oct. 29, 2024

E. coli levels determined whether Olympic swimmers could dive into the Seine this past summer. But are these bacteria the best proxy for water contamination?

At the Salton Sea, uncovering the culprit of lung disease
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At the Salton Sea, uncovering the culprit of lung disease

Sept. 14, 2024

Scientists have long suspected a link between the dust and poor respiratory health. According to recent findings, the prime suspect is a naturally occurring toxin.

Environmental DNA is everywhere
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Environmental DNA is everywhere

April 14, 2024

The ability to extract trace bits of DNA from soil, water, and even air is revolutionizing science. Are there pitfalls?

No oxygen? No problem
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No oxygen? No problem

April 8, 2024

By studying how electric fish survive in hypoxic streams for months at time, researchers may find new ways to target tumors.

͵ÅÄ͵¿ú sensor enables water bear hardiness by triggering dormancy
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͵ÅÄ͵¿ú sensor enables water bear hardiness by triggering dormancy

April 6, 2024

Cysteine oxidation may contributes to tardigrades’ remarkable hardiness and help them survive in ever-changing environments.

Cities under the sea
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Cities under the sea

April 3, 2024

Nanotechnology offers a way to restore and re-create coral reef biodiversity.

Seeding a coral comeback
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Seeding a coral comeback

April 2, 2024

Modified stem cell transplants may be coming to a coral reef near you.

Biochemists bite back
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Biochemists bite back

March 25, 2024

Undergraduates in Houston catalog Texas mosquitos that carry known and novel viruses.

An academic–industry partnership made possible by Halo
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An academic–industry partnership made possible by Halo

Jan. 31, 2024

Environmental engineer finds a new use — and new funds — for her lab’s work on a nitrogen-removal system.