Bacteria found in the rumen, one of the compartments that make up the cow stomach, can break down plastics, representing an eco-friendly way to reduce litter. Plastic is notoriously hard …
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Patricia Akinaga (architect and researcher) says that ecological urbanism was developed at the end 20th century to bring about a paradigm shift in the city’s design. This means that urban projects …
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Human pollution is often evident from oil slicks and plastic drifting on shore, but many of the drugs that we consume also end up washing out into our water and …
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Black-capped Chickadee at bird feeder. Oregon State University researchers have some good news for the well-meaning masses who place bird feeders in their yards: The small songbirds who visit the …
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A view of an agroforestry production system in Lampung province. Credit: Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) Tropical fruit trees can improve health, reduce hunger, boost incomes and fight climate …
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Wild fruits from Southern Africa show good potential to supplement diets with the building blocks of protein. Researchers from the University of Johannesburg studied 14 species. Two of the fruits …
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Less pigmentation keeps them cool, but could make it difficult to find a mate. A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences led by Michael Moore at …
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Dogwhelks feed on barnacles on the shores of Swan’s Island in Maine. A new study documents the decline of these and three other intertidal species — owing at least in …
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