Impacts of Sunscreen on Coral Reefs Needs Urgent Attention
While it is already understood that UV-filter compounds have toxic effects on marine organisms, scientists say more work is needed to understand the impact on coral reefs
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How Archaeologists Can Help Solve Issue of COVID-19 PPE Waste
In a new study, researchers state that pollution created by the COVID-19 pandemic presents a crisis that would benefit from "crisis thinking"
Metal Pollution May Be Threatening Scallops, Study Reveals
New research suggests that the contamination of seabed sediments with zinc, lead, and copper from past mining operations is causing the shells of king scallops to become significantly more brittle
Scientists Identify the Key Enzyme behind BO
Scientists have discovered a unique enzyme responsible for the pungent characteristic smell we call body odor or BO
Catch Me If You Can: Study Reveals Disguises Are Surprisingly Effective
Superficial but deliberate changes in someone's facial appearance are surprisingly effective in identity deception
Traces of Opiates Found in Ancient Cypriot Vessel
Researchers have discovered traces of opiates preserved inside a distinctive vessel dating back to the Late Bronze Age
Can We Trust Digital Forensic Evidence?
Digital forensics is the recovery and investigation of digital devices and digital materials, often related to serious crimes
Prehistoric Mummy Reveals Ancient Egyptian Embalming 'Recipe' Was Around for Millennia
It is the first time that extensive tests have been carried out on an intact prehistoric mummy
Scientists Identify Most Pressing Issues Posed by Chemicals in the Environment
Scientists have identified 22 key research questions surrounding the risks associated with chemicals in the environment in Europe
Research on British Teeth Unlocks Potential for New Insights into Ancient Diets
The analysis suggests the Victorians were partial to a bowl of porridge, while in modern diets potatoes, soybeans, and peanuts are flavor of the day