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A fungal origin for coveted lac pigment
The colourful pigment extracted from the lac insect may actually be produced by a symbiotic yeast-like organism living inside the…
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Arsenic exposure linked to faster onset of diabetes in south Texas population
Exposure to arsenic and other toxic metals may accelerate the progression toward diabetes, according to a new study by University…
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Antarctica vulnerable to invasive species hitching rides on plastic and organic debris
A new study reveals how ocean biology and marine pollution can end up on Antarctica’s…
New substrate material for flexible electronics could help combat e-waste
Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a rapidly growing global problem, and it’s expected to worsen…
Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists to conduct electricity.…
Replacing plastics with alternatives is worse for greenhouse gas emissions in most cases, study finds
Substituting plastics with alternative materials is likely to result in increased GHG emissions, according to…
Millions are at risk using high arsenic water for cooking
The use of water contaminated with higher than recommended levels of arsenic could pose a…