Invasive zebra mussels found in pet shops nationwide
Zebra mussels, those invaders that have wreaked havoc on the Great Lakes, have found a new way to further their damaging spread: pet shops......»»
Nationwide Effort to Track Abortions Found Thousands Fewer People Got Them after Dobbs
The end of Roe reshaped abortion access across the U.S. What does it take to track those changes?.....»»
Scientists see anti-aging potential in an invasive weed
The fruit of the cocklebur plant, which grows worldwide and is often considered a noxious weed, has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory components that could make it useful as a skin protectant, according to new research......»»
Apple Watch glucose sensing up to seven years away from launch
Noninvasive blood glucose monitoring on the Apple Watch is apparently far from becoming a reality, with it rumored to appear between three and seven years from now.Apple WatchA moonshot technology for wearables, non-invasive blood glucose monitoring.....»»
Toothpaste tablets and syrup on tap: US refill shops cut the container
Toothpaste tabs plunk into a jar. Maple syrup flows viscously from a spout. Dishwasher powder crunches under the tip of a metal scoop. The chorus of consumer goods lacks one familiar sound: the crinkle of plastic wrap......»»
Study finds plastic fibers stunt growth in mussels by more than a third—here"s why this is a concern
Plastic pollution poses a threat to marine wildlife. The plastic bags, bottles and straws that we see strewn across beaches have long been identified as a danger. But tiny fragments of plastic—called microplastics—that are less than 5mm in size a.....»»
Dairy sector boasts 100 years of successful herd data collection
The U.S. dairy industry operates a comprehensive data collection program that records herd production information from farmers nationwide. The program provides crucial input for cattle breeding and genetics, and its cooperative structure ensures bene.....»»
Team develops 2D ultrasound-responsive antibacterial nano-sheets to effectively address bone tissue infection
A research team led by Professor Kelvin Yeung Wai-kwok from the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has invented a non-invasive and non-antibiotics te.....»»
Zebra runs loose in Seoul before being taken back to zoo
A young zebra walked, trotted, and galloped for hours in the busy streets of South Korea's capital before emergency workers tranquilized the animal and brought it back to a zoo......»»
Feral hogs are the invasive menace you’ve never thought about
They destroy crops, uproot landscapes, and spread disease—and not much is stopping them. Enlarge (credit: Don Henderson via Getty Images) Think of the worst invasive species you know. Kudzu: smothering trees and house.....»»
Feral Hogs Are the Worst Invasive Species You"ve Never Thought About
Wild hogs destroy crops, uproot landscapes, and spread diseases—and not much is stopping them......»»
Deadly drug-resistant yeast gained ground, more drug resistance amid COVID
Candida auris is considered an "urgent threat" and is rising fast. Enlarge / The director of Germany's National Reference Centre for Invasive Fungal Infections holds a petri dish containing the yeast Candida auris in a laborator.....»»
Researchers discover fossilized giant zebra tracks in South Africa
Tens of thousands of years ago, a huge horse species walked, trotted and galloped across the shifting sands of what is today South Africa's Cape south coast......»»
How climate change and invasive species threaten tree frogs
A new study from the University of Florida investigates how climate change and the spread of invasive species can combine to create a dual threat to biodiversity......»»
Earlier algae blooms, lingering toxins: Invasive species cause big changes to a lake"s microbial community
New research from University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists traces two tiny invasive species through their outsized effects on the water quality, algae blooms and toxic conditions in a Wisconsin lake......»»
Chinese government emphasizes new nationwide system, autonomy, and controllability at Two Sessions
China's annual Two Sessions meetings of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) began on March 4. During the sessions, high-ranked officials from both sides mentioned keywords like "IC".....»»
States are banning this invasive Callery pear tree and urging homeowners to cut it down
When people think of spring, they often picture flowers and trees blooming. And if you live in the U.S. Northeast, Midwest or South, you have probably seen a medium-sized tree with long branches, covered with small white blooms—the Callery pear (Py.....»»
Biden helped draft bipartisan bill that could ban TikTok nationwide
A dozen senators support giving US Commerce secretary power to ban TikTok. Enlarge (credit: BO AMSTRUP / Contributor | AFP) United States lawmakers seem to be exploring every possible path to potentially ban TikTok natio.....»»
New study focusing on 750,000 acres of US coastal areas finds mussels act as ecosystem engineers
Faunal organisms such as the humble mussel often play an underappreciated yet important role in protecting and building coastal ecosystems, according to a new study led by the Carbon Containment Lab at the Yale School of the Environment......»»
US senators unveil bipartisan bill empowering Biden to ban TikTok and other services
A dozen US senators unveiled bipartisan legislation Tuesday expanding President Joe Biden's legal authority to ban TikTok nationwide, marking the latest in a string of congressional proposals threatening the social media platform's future in the Unit.....»»
Does current shellfish anti-predator gear curb "crunching" rays?
According to NOAA Fisheries, more than 80 percent of marine aquaculture production in the United States consists of bivalve mollusks such as oysters, clams and mussels. However, it's not just humans who enjoy eating these shellfish, so do marine rays.....»»