They can not only consume various forms of plastic, but also Styrofoam containing a common and toxic chemical additive. The study is the first to look at where chemicals in plastic end up after being broken down in a natural…
Steffen Kohl
Steffen Kohl
Science writers need to advocate for their readers, questioning the scientists (who are often publicly funded) to explain exactly why their research is worth doing. But at the same time, we also need to respect our readers, trusting that we will not need to resort to deceptive, sensationalist headlines to get eyeballs.
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Environmental and Earth
A Massive Asteroid Hit Earth 66 Million Years Ago
by Steffen Kohl September 15, 2019Researchers estimate that at least 325 billion metric tons would have been released by the impact. So what could have led to the extinction of dinosaurs also caused global firestorms that ravaged planet Earth. The impact of the giant asteroid…
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Environmental and Earth
Millions Of Metric Tons Of Plastic Waste Management Continues
by Steffen Kohl September 14, 2019Millions of tonnes of plastic have been found in every single species of turtle in a new study spanning the world’s oceans. In 2010, 270 million tonnes of plastic waste; 99.5 million tonnes of which was produced by the two…
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Environmental and Earth
When Consuming Water Containing High Levels of Arsenic?
by Steffen Kohl April 21, 2019One reason to keep exposure levels low in water and draining the water entering your home. Naturally occurring element found in food, water, air, and soil. A study published in Consumer Reports this week with the results of the organization’s…
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Environmental and Earth
Does The Increasing Urban Heat Islands Increase Global Warming Trend
by Steffen Kohl April 20, 2019However, the graph still shows a long-term trend of global temperature time. One of those ways is to compare them with satellite measurements. And with about 15 years of data from a single satellite and surface data is possible. Experts…
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Environmental and Earth
China’s Space Agency, CNSA Intends To Open The Mars
by Steffen Kohl April 18, 2019About 574,039 square feet (53,330 square meter) complex, called “Mars Base 1” and also known as “Mars Camp”, saw students try on space suits and wander around the surrounding desert where Martian Caves have been constructed. A Mars base simulator…
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Environmental and Earth
Researchers Prove Historical Bleaching Events | The Culprit Is Climate Change
by Steffen Kohl April 3, 2019Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is suffering its worst coral bleaching in recorded history with 93 percent of the World Heritage site affected, scientists said Wednesday, as they revealed the phenomenon is also hitting the other side of the country. A…
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Environmental and Earth
The Soyuz Rocket Space Agency Creates A Lunar Version
by Steffen Kohl January 20, 2019Russia’s State Space Corporation Roscosmos chief Dmitry Rogozin (@Rogozin) has said that NASA had asked Roscosmos to create a lunar version of the Soyuz spacecraft as a backup manned space transport system for flights to the Moon. He didn’t offer further…
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Health, Medicine, and Veterinary
Immune System Support | Natural antibiotics
by Steffen Kohl January 9, 2019Garlic cloves are one of the best natural antibiotics out there. While people have used remedies like these for hundreds of years, most treatments have not been thoroughly tested. Garlic’s antimicrobial properties are strongest when it’s raw. Research has found…
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Health, Medicine, and Veterinary
Brain Health | Cute Aggression Is Often Baffling
by Steffen Kohl January 1, 2019Cute aggression is often baffling and embarrassing to the people who experience it. Someone experiencing cute aggression may grit their teeth, clench their hands, pinch cheeks, or say things like ‘I ant to eat you up’! Rates of volcanism can…