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news.sky.comworld3 days ago
Study Finds Men’s Average Testosterone Levels Fell More Than 50 Percent Since 1972
A review of six long-term studies tracking nearly 118,600 men in five countries showed average testosterone levels declined more than 50 percent between 1972 and 2019. The analysis, presented at a London conference, also noted an accelerated drop after 2000.
Forbesfinance65 days ago
Study Finds Drones Do Not Alter Whale Shark Behavior
Researchers at Murdoch University attached motion-sensing tags to 13 whale sharks at Ningaloo Reef to measure responses to drone flights at altitudes between 10 and 60 meters. The tags recorded swimming effort, tail beat frequency and diving patterns both with and without drones…
news.google.comscience67 days ago
Study Links Hydrated Electron Cavity Radius to PFAS Defluorination Efficiency in UV/Sulfite System
A paper published on 08 May 2026 in Nature Communications shows that expanding the cavity radius of hydrated electrons from 1.52 to 1.82 Å under alkaline conditions markedly improves PFAS removal and defluorination efficiency. Researchers integrated ab initio molecular dynamics s…
Science Newsscience82 days ago
Studies Show Heat and Drought Increase Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Soil Bacteria
Two new studies indicate that rising temperatures and drought conditions driven by climate change may enhance antibiotic resistance among soil microbes. Researchers observed higher resistance genes in warmed grassland soils and concentrated antibiotics in drier environments. Thes…
naturalnews.comscience92 days ago
Lingering Snow Reduces Spring Wildfire Risk in Newfoundland and Labrador but Summer Remains Uncertain
Snow cover in Newfoundland and Labrador is expected to lower the risk of spring wildfires by maintaining soil moisture. Scientists state that predicting the summer wildfire season is difficult due to weather variability. Climate trends indicate warmer and drier conditions that co…
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Genomic Study Indicates Human Reintroduction of Nutria to California After 1970s Eradication
A genomic study by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife links nutria found in Merced County in 2017 to a population in central Oregon, suggesting human reintroduction decades after the species was eradicated in the 1970s. Nutria, large semi-aquatic rodents native to Sou…
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Researchers Develop Zn Catalyst for Closed-Loop Recycling of Polyester Waste
Scientists have introduced a coordinatively unsaturated zinc catalyst that enables sustainable recycling of polyester waste into reusable monomers. The method supports closed-loop processes to manage plastic pollution and promote resource circularity. The research appears in Natu…
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Study Finds Benzene Levels in One in 10 Homes in UK, Italy and Netherlands from Gas Appliances
A study reported by New Scientist detected elevated benzene levels in 10 percent of tested homes in the UK, Italy and the Netherlands. The source of the benzene was slow leaks from gas hobs and ovens. The findings highlight potential indoor air quality risks associated with gas c…
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewscience97 days ago
Book by David George Haskell Examines Ecological Role of Flowers
A new book by biologist David George Haskell argues that flowers play significant roles in ecosystems beyond decoration. The work highlights their contributions to pollination, food production, and environmental health. New Scientist reviewer Michael Marshall finds the arguments…
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