News articles tagged with 'environmental'
Smithsonian scientists help block ship-borne bioinvaders before they dock
— 29 Mar 2011 16:34 | EnvironmentThe global economy depends on marine transportation. But in addition to cargo, the world's 50,000-plus commercial ships carry tiny stowaways that can cause huge problems for the environment…
Optical illusions show vision in a new light
— 11 Mar 2011 15:10 | BiologyOptical illusions have fascinated humans throughout history. Greek builders used an optical illusion to ensure that that their columns appeared straight (they built them with a bulge)…
Rainwater harvest study finds roofing material affects water quality
— 8 Mar 2011 14:20 | EnvironmentFor the past few years, one of the most common questions facing the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) hasn't been over contentious water rights or proposed water projects; it's been…
Otters on road to recovery in Andalusia
— 7 Mar 2011 17:04 | BiologyImproved environmental conditions have enabled the otter (Lutra lutra) to spread in Andalusia over the past 20 years. However, the recovery of populations of this mammal has been 'relatively'…
The buzz on BEES: New web app simplifies use of NIST's economically green building products tool
— 3 Mar 2011 14:29 | TechnologyA powerful scientific tool for selecting cost-effective and environmentally preferable building products is now available as a free, web-based application. Developed and maintained…
Sustainability solutions need the power of networks
— 21 Feb 2011 17:54 | TechnologyThe choices an individual makes about environmental issues are affected by family, friends and others in a person's social network. Michigan State University scientists are studying…
Sterility in frogs caused by environmental pharmaceutical progestogens
— 17 Feb 2011 18:36 | BiologyFrogs appear to be very sensitive to progestogens, a kind of pharmaceutical that is released into the environment. Female tadpoles that swim in water containing a specific progestogen,…
UT researchers link algae to harmful oestrogen-like compound in water
— 17 Feb 2011 18:33 | EnvironmentUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville, researchers have found that blue-green algae may be responsible for producing an oestrogen-like compound in the environment which could disrupt the…
Choose less contaminating products thanks to eco-labelling
— 17 Feb 2011 17:15 | EnvironmentEnsuring the sustainability of the products we use is a fundamental challenge for society, and is becoming ever more important for consumers and companies. A researcher from the University…
NASA's NPP satellite undergoing flight environmental testing
— 12 Feb 2011 19:55 | EnvironmentThe NASA National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) Preparatory Project (NPP) climate/weather satellite is undergoing flight environmental testing at…