Some mosquitoes like it hot
Newswise — Certain populations of mosquitoes are more heat tolerant and better equipped to survive heat waves than others, according to new research from Washington University in St.…
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Consumers face perplexity with food-date labels, causing confusion in decision-making.
Consumers grapple with confusion over food-date labels Newswise — The use of food-date labels such as “use-by” and “best if used by” causes consumer confusion that results in…
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Climate elevates toxin risk in Northern US lakes.
Newswise — Washington, DC— As climate change warms the Earth, higher-latitude regions will be at greater risk for toxins produced by algal blooms, according to new research led by…
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Rubber plumbing seals can leak additives into drinking water, study says
Newswise — As drinking water flows through pipes and into a glass, it runs against the rubber seals inside some plumbing devices. These parts contain additives that contribute…
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Could microplastics in soil introduce drug-resistant superbugs to the food supply?
BYLINE: Lauren Quinn Newswise — URBANA, Ill. — Like every industry, modern farming relies heavily on plastics. Think plastic mulch lining vegetable beds, PVC pipes draining water from fields,…
Read more Could microplastics in soil introduce drug-resistant superbugs to the food supply?Even treated wastewater affects our rivers
Newswise — Effluents from wastewater treatment plants have a dual effect: Some species disappear, while others benefit. Especially certain insect orders, such as stonefly and caddisfly larvae, are…
Read more Even treated wastewater affects our riversClimate Change Exacerbates Complexity of Nitrogen Runoff Mitigation Approaches
Newswise — Washington, DC— As climate change progresses, rising temperatures may impact nitrogen runoff from land to lakes and streams more than projected increases in total and extreme precipitation…
Read more Climate Change Exacerbates Complexity of Nitrogen Runoff Mitigation ApproachesDisparities in Testing and Treating Well Water Found in Low-Income, BIPOC Households in NC, Reveals New Study
Newswise — North Carolina leads the nation for most households relying on private wells as a primary source of drinking water, with one in four households on private…
Read more Disparities in Testing and Treating Well Water Found in Low-Income, BIPOC Households in NC, Reveals New StudyBacteria in kitchen not as harmful as feared
Newswise — Washington, D.C. – Bacteria found in 74 kitchens spread among 5 European countries were mostly harmless according to new research published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, a journal of…
Read more Bacteria in kitchen not as harmful as fearedResearchers create packaging tray that warns of contamination before food is unwrapped
Newswise — Researchers at McMaster University have created a new packaging tray that can signal when Salmonella or other dangerous pathogens are present in packages of raw or…
Read more Researchers create packaging tray that warns of contamination before food is unwrappedSensor Alerts Food Spoilage in Real-Time
Newswise — Food waste and food-borne diseases are among the most critical problems urban populations face today. They contribute to greenhouse emissions tremendously and amplify economic and environmental…
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Expert offers safety tips for grilling beef-alternative burgers on Memorial Day
Newswise — Hamburgers are an American classic. There are few foods that embody what a Memorial Day weekend should taste like sinking your teeth into a juicy burger…
Read more Expert offers safety tips for grilling beef-alternative burgers on Memorial DayGenetically Edited Eggs: Allergen-Free and Safe
Newswise — Researchers have developed a chicken egg that may be safe for people with egg white allergies. Chicken egg allergies are one of the most common allergies…
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Urine use for sustainable food systems in sub-Saharan cities
Newswise — Installing urine collection systems in sub-Saharan city regions would make those conurbations more sustainable. This was demonstrated by a study by four researchers from CIRAD, IRD,…
Read more Urine use for sustainable food systems in sub-Saharan citiesImmigration experts on Title 42, analysis of immigration policies, and other migrant news in the Immigration Channel
Title 42, the United States pandemic rule that had been used to immediately deport hundreds of thousands of migrants who crossed the border illegally over the last three…
Read more Immigration experts on Title 42, analysis of immigration policies, and other migrant news in the Immigration ChannelResearchers study links land use changes to water quality & quantity
Newswise — AMHERST, Mass. – Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst recently published a study in the journal PLOS Water that focuses on the Sudbury-Assabet and Concord watershed in…
Read more Researchers study links land use changes to water quality & quantityLand O’Lakes president, CEO to deliver Heuermann Lecture
BYLINE: Frances Hayes | Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute Newswise — Beth Ford, president and CEO of Land O’Lakes, Inc., is the featured speaker at the May 8 Heuermann Lecture,…
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New wood-based technology removes 80% of dye pollutants in wastewater
Newswise — Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed a new method that can easily purify contaminated water using a cellulose-based material. This discovery could have…
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Tackling counterfeit seeds with “unclonable” labels
Newswise — Average crop yields in Africa are consistently far below expected, and one significant reason is the prevalence of counterfeit seeds whose germination rates are far lower…
Read more Tackling counterfeit seeds with “unclonable” labelsCan food banks better promote nutrition and health?
Newswise — An estimated 53 million people in the U.S. turned to food banks and community programs for help putting food on the table in 2021. In recent decades, food…
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