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Article ID: 721206 Antiquated dams hold key to water qualityUniversity of DelawareSmall, centuries-old dams are of no use to humans. But researchers will use NSF grants to examine whether removing them will harm water quality. Blocking the water makes soil upstream richer in carbon, which acts as an important filter of nitrogen, a key pollutant in our nation's waterways. Released:22-Oct-2019 4:35 PM EDTFeature
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Article ID: 720951 Parasite kryptonite: A new way to fight schistosomiasis?Morgridge Institute for ResearchA team at the Morgridge Institute for Research has characterized a natural chemical that paralyzes the parasite that causes schistosomiasis, offering a new pathway to fight the catastrophic neglected disease. Released:17-Oct-2019 1:50 PM EDTResearch Results
Channels: All Journal News, Environmental Health, Food and Water Safety, Infectious Diseases, Liver Disease, Public Health, Kidney Disease, Languages: neglected diseases, Schistosomiasis, Parasite, Global Health, regenerative biology |
 Article ID: 720895 UIC researchers awarded $1.7M from HUDUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoThe University of Illinois at Chicago received $1.7 million in research funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to study lead and other household health hazards. The funds will support two different projects in Illinois communities. Released:16-Oct-2019 3:05 PM EDTAnnouncement
Channels: Environmental Health, Food and Water Safety, In the Workplace, Rural Issues, Healthcare, Public Health, Languages: lead, Drinking Water, Research, Housing and Urban Development, HUD |
 Article ID: 720721 Searching for WaterUniversity of DelawareWhat does the presence of 1,000 year old water mean for the future of water supplies under the desert regions of Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan, Oman, Yemen and the United Arab Emirates? New research has sought to identify how much good water is available in the Arabian Peninsula, where water is stored in what are known as "fossil aquifers." Released:14-Oct-2019 2:20 PM EDTResearch Results
Channels: Agriculture, All Journal News, Food and Water Safety, Geology, Environmental Science, Middle East News, Languages: Aquifer, Middle East, Water Supplies, Sustainable Agriculture, Geology |
Released:25-Sep-2019 2:05 PM EDTExpert Pitch
Channels: Climate Science, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Infectious Diseases, Marine Science, Public Health, Food and Water Safety, Healthcare, Pollution, Staff Picks, Languages: |
Released:13-Sep-2019 4:05 PM EDTLaw and Public Policy Expert Pitch
Channels: Environmental Health, Food and Water Safety, Languages: EPA, Environmental Protection Agency, Clean Water Act, Appalachia, Streams, Rivers, drinking water quality |
Article ID: 718792 How Can We Feed the World Without Overwhelming the Planet?International Institute for Applied Systems AnalysisA new study published in nature Sustainability proposes alternative hunger eradication strategies that will not compromise environmental protection. Released:10-Sep-2019 11:00 AM EDTLaw and Public Policy Research Results
Channels: Agriculture, All Journal News, Climate Science, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Food and Water Safety, Food Science, Health Food, Nutrition, Plants, Pollution, U.S. Politics, Climate Channel Featured Story TOP, Global Food News, Nature (journal), Embargoed Feed - hidden, Languages: Food Security, Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Development Goals, Nutrition, Environment, Hunger, Policy, Inequality, hunger eradication, Environmental Protection |
 Article ID: 718685 Breeders release new flaxseed cultivar with higher yieldAmerican Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)The crop has many uses as plant-based food and fiber Released:11-Sep-2019 8:00 AM EDTResearch Results
Channels: Agriculture, All Journal News, Food and Water Safety, Genetics, Plants, Languages: CROP, FLAX, seed, Breeding, Plant, Research, Science, Genetics, cultivar, Agriculture, Sustainable, Environment, Food, Food Safety, crop breeding |
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Article ID: 718230 Airline Water Study 2019Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center / DietDetective.comA 2019 Airline Water Study released by DietDetective.com and the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center reveals that the quality of drinking water varies by airline, and many airlines have possibly provided passengers with unhealthy water. Released:10-Sep-2019 8:00 AM EDTResearch Results
Channels: Aviation and Aeronautics, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Food and Water Safety, Travel and Transportation, Food Science, Languages: Airline Water Study, airplane water, onboard water, airplane coffee , airline tea, airplane tea |
Released:9-Sep-2019 3:45 PM EDTExpert Pitch
Channels: Environmental Health, Food and Water Safety, Local - New Jersey, Languages: lead in water, lead, lead abatement, Lead Poisoning, newark, NJ, Newark, New Jersey, Water, Water Supplies, water infrastructure, Cities, lead pipes, Environment, Health, Drinking Water, Water Quality, Water Treatment, water treatment plants , Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Rutgers, New Jersey, NJ |
