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South Africa: Gold mine pollution is poisoning Soweto"s water and soil—study finds food gardens are at risk

For 140 years, gold mines in Johannesburg, South Africa have been leaking wastewater contaminated with heavy metals. The acid mine drainage from Johannesburg's estimated 278 abandoned mines and 200 mine dumps includes uranium (a radioactive metal), t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMay 24th, 2024

Researchers identify amino acids that prevent sporulation in food poisoning

Food poisoning is a common, yet unpleasant, illness caused by eating contaminated items. It is sometimes caused by Clostridium perfringens, a pathogen widely found in soil and the intestinal tracts of animals......»»

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Researchers reveal key factors behind Japan"s plastic waste removal rates in rivers

Plastic pollution is an ever-growing problem in today's world, as most societies have become overly dependent on plastics for packaging, medical supplies, and general goods......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated News2 hr. 51 min. ago

Researchers explore likelihood of a future quake along the Nevis-Cardrona Fault in western Otago

A new study reveals the likelihood of a future earthquake occurring along the Nevis-Cardrona Fault in western Otago is lower than previously thought......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated News2 hr. 51 min. ago

Study: Lake ice becoming unsafe, increasing drowning risk

Sports and recreational activities on frozen lakes across the Northern Hemisphere are a popular pastime for millions, but according to new research out of York University, the safety of that ice is becoming more precarious and shorter in duration......»»

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When do dogs enter old age? New study provides answers

A new study from the University of Liverpool has pinpointed the average age when dogs are considered by vets to be in "old age," providing insights that can help owners prepare for their pets' senior years......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News4 hr. 19 min. ago

How "thirsty" trees may make forests more vulnerable to climate change

A new study suggests that increased maple populations may leave forests in western North Carolina more vulnerable to extreme weather conditions like flooding and drought......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News4 hr. 19 min. ago

Consumers report impact of hurricanes Helene and Milton on their food supply

Nearly 21% of households in states heavily affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton report sometimes or often not having enough to eat within the first seven days of the storms' impact, according to the November 2024 Consumer Food Insights Report (CF.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News4 hr. 19 min. ago

Citrix acquires deviceTRUST and Strong Network

With the widespread adoption of hybrid work models, where teams operate across geographical regions on managed and unmanaged devices, every connection and endpoint presents a potential security risk. Addressing this challenge, Citrix announced the st.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated News6 hr. 51 min. ago

Exposed APIs and issues in the world’s largest organizations

In this Help Net Security video, Tristan Kalos, CEO of Escape, discusses the results of its 2024 State of API Exposure report. The study highlights significant API security gaps affecting Fortune 1000 organizations, with over 28,500 exposed APIs and.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated News10 hr. 19 min. ago

Air pollution in India linked to millions of deaths

A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that long-term exposure to air pollution contributes to millions of deaths in India. The research, published in The Lancet Planetary Health, emphasizes the need for stricter air quality regulations in the.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News16 hr. 51 min. ago

Mosquito genetics may explain why Zika virus outbreaks are rare in Africa: Climate change could shift the balance

A study reveals that Africa's low rates of Zika virus outbreaks may be due to a surprising factor: the genetic makeup of local mosquito populations......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News16 hr. 51 min. ago

Fried food frenzy: Save $80 on the Ninja Prestige Smart XL Air Fryer

Prepare all your favorite foods with less prep time and minimal oils. Save $80 when you purchase the Ninja Prestige Smart XL Air Fryer at Walmart today......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News16 hr. 51 min. ago

My favorite Mac accessory is infinitely more comfortable than other peripherals

At the start of this year, I told my doctor about experiencing constant severe wrist pain since the prior summer. A few weeks later I was connected to a machine with gentle shocks to complete a nerve conduction study. As expected, the cause was moder.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News20 hr. 19 min. ago

To tattoo or not tattoo: Testing the limits of beauty in body art

German survey respondents rated images of tattooed models as less beautiful than images of the same models with no tattoos. However, younger people, tattoo artists and those with body art tolerated more ink, according to a study published in the open.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated News21 hr. 19 min. ago

Noninvasive imaging method can penetrate deeper into living tissue

Metabolic imaging is a noninvasive method that enables clinicians and scientists to study living cells using laser light, which can help them assess disease progression and treatment responses......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated News21 hr. 19 min. ago

Advanced atom interferometer could help with "the embarrassing problem" of dark matter

Assuming dark matter exists, its interactions with ordinary matter are so subtle that even the most sensitive instruments cannot detect them. In a new study, Northwestern University physicists now introduce a highly sensitive new tool, which amplifie.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated News21 hr. 19 min. ago

Mediterranean coral gardens may inevitably be compromised

Based on vast experience at sea and in the laboratory over the last 10 years, the latest study by the Interdisciplinary Center for Marine and Environmental Research at the University of Porto (CIIMAR-UP), Portugal, in collaboration with the Institute.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated News21 hr. 19 min. ago

Fast, rewritable computing with DNA origami registers

DNA stores the instructions for life and, along with enzymes and other molecules, computes everything from hair color to risk of developing diseases. Harnessing that prowess and immense storage capacity could lead to DNA-based computers that are fast.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 11th, 2024

How job ads shape gender and racial segregation in UK workforce

In the UK, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) language in job advertisements (ads) could unintentionally have the reverse effect on attempts to create a more gender-balanced workplace, says a new study led by Lancaster University......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 11th, 2024

Game Awards 2024: the case for and against every Game of the Year nominee

What will win Game of the Year at this year's Game Awards? For the first time, every single nominee has a chance at gold......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 11th, 2024