Jessica Irvine 
This webcam image provided by the U.S. Geological Survey shows the summit of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii, Tuesday, June 20, 2023. An eruption of the Hawaii volcano that began nearly two weeks earlier has come to a pause, according to scientists. Kilauea, known as one of the world’s most active volcanoes, commenced erupting on …
Volvic, renowned for its mineral water, has become embroiled in controversy as local streams in the region dry up, leading some residents to blame the bottling plant. The public fountains in the town of Volvic, home to one of the world’s most famous mineral water brands, have been turned off. This comes as nearby streams, …
Farmers in southeastern Spain have long relied on recycled wastewater to irrigate crops. In the face of increasingly scarce rainfall, irrigating crops presents a significant challenge. However, farmers in southeastern Spain have found a solution by utilizing recycled wastewater, a model that is gaining attention globally. “Here the water is still dirty… but by the …
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Water insecurity has long been associated with diarrheal disease, the main cause of infant and child mortality. However, according to a review published in WIREs Water, there are numerous other ways in which water insecurity can negatively impact the health and well-being of children. Inadequate or unsafe household water can have …
Graphical abstract. Credit: Science of The Total Environment (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162614 A new study conducted by Cornell University, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST), and the University of Houston reveals that smoke particulates from wildfires have significant impacts on human health and the economy. The research suggests that these wildfires could lead to …
High-resolution dissection of human preimplantation development identifies a NCC population. Credit: PLOS Biology (2023). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3002162 Researchers have recently made an exciting discovery regarding early human embryo development. By analyzing gene activity data, scientists identified a previously unknown type of cell that self-destructs shortly after formation. This self-destruction serves as a quality control mechanism to …
Adhesive bandage-based on a hybrid (vertical-lateral-vertical) flow assay (HFA) for the capture and detection of SARS-CoV-2 IgM and IgG antibodies. Credit: Microsystems & Nanoengineering (2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41378-023-00554-8 Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed an innovative adhesive bandage that uses gold nanoparticles to detect immune antibodies in the bloodstream, providing a rapid testing method for …
A Pump-probe 3D chemical imaging scheme. B 3D RI map reconstruction scheme. C “Cold” state: imaging without mid-IR pump beam; “Hot” state: imaging with mid-IR pump beam. D Sample reconstruction results. E 2D fluorescence intensity imaging. F Depth-resolved mid-IR fingerprint spectra generation and related protein secondary structure spectroscopic analysis. G 3D visualization of protein secondary …
A visual representation is presented below, illustrating the potential environmental risks and opportunities associated with the plugging of orphaned oil and gas wells. The risks include climate, surface water quality, groundwater, air quality, and health, while the opportunities include wind/solar, geothermal, geologic storage, and job creation. The bolded terms in the diagram correspond to the …
Bone cavities called air sacs appeared in the ancestors of long-necked dinosaurs about 225 million years ago, according to the analysis of a specimen found in Rio Grande do Sul state, South Brazil. The study also shows that air sacs did not evolve as linearly as scientists believe Credit: Márcio L. Castro The recent discovery …