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Some mosquitoes like it hot
[ad_1] Newswise — Certain populations of mosquitoes are more heat tolerant and better equipped to survive heat waves than others, according to new research…
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Consumers face perplexity with food-date labels, causing confusion in decision-making.
[ad_1] 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…
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Climate elevates toxin risk in Northern US lakes.
[ad_1] Newswise — Washington, DC— As climate change warms the Earth, higher-latitude regions will be at greater risk for toxins produced by algal blooms, according…
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Rubber plumbing seals can leak additives into drinking water, study says
[ad_1] Newswise — As drinking water flows through pipes and into a glass, it runs against the rubber seals inside some plumbing devices. These…
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Could microplastics in soil introduce drug-resistant superbugs to the food supply?
[ad_1] BYLINE: Lauren Quinn Newswise — URBANA, Ill. — Like every industry, modern farming relies heavily on plastics. Think plastic mulch lining vegetable beds, PVC…
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Even treated wastewater affects our rivers
[ad_1] Newswise — Effluents from wastewater treatment plants have a dual effect: Some species disappear, while others benefit. Especially certain insect orders, such as…
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Climate Change Exacerbates Complexity of Nitrogen Runoff Mitigation Approaches
[ad_1] Newswise — Washington, DC— As climate change progresses, rising temperatures may impact nitrogen runoff from land to lakes and streams more than projected increases…
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Disparities in Testing and Treating Well Water Found in Low-Income, BIPOC Households in NC, Reveals New Study
[ad_1] Newswise — North Carolina leads the nation for most households relying on private wells as a primary source of drinking water, with one…
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Bacteria in kitchen not as harmful as feared
[ad_1] 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…
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Researchers create packaging tray that warns of contamination before food is unwrapped
[ad_1] Newswise — Researchers at McMaster University have created a new packaging tray that can signal when Salmonella or other dangerous pathogens are present…
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Sensor Alerts Food Spoilage in Real-Time
[ad_1] Newswise — Food waste and food-borne diseases are among the most critical problems urban populations face today. They contribute to greenhouse emissions tremendously…
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Expert offers safety tips for grilling beef-alternative burgers on Memorial Day
[ad_1] Newswise — Hamburgers are an American classic. There are few foods that embody what a Memorial Day weekend should taste like sinking your…
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Genetically Edited Eggs: Allergen-Free and Safe
[ad_1] Newswise — Researchers have developed a chicken egg that may be safe for people with egg white allergies. Chicken egg allergies are one…
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Urine use for sustainable food systems in sub-Saharan cities
[ad_1] Newswise — Installing urine collection systems in sub-Saharan city regions would make those conurbations more sustainable. This was demonstrated by a study by…
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Immigration experts on Title 42, analysis of immigration policies, and other migrant news in the Immigration Channel
[ad_1] Title 42, the United States pandemic rule that had been used to immediately deport hundreds of thousands of migrants who crossed the border…
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Researchers study links land use changes to water quality & quantity
[ad_1] Newswise — AMHERST, Mass. – Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst recently published a study in the journal PLOS Water that focuses on the…
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Land O’Lakes president, CEO to deliver Heuermann Lecture
[ad_1] BYLINE: Frances Hayes | Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute Newswise — Beth Ford, president and CEO of Land O’Lakes, Inc., is the featured speaker…
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New wood-based technology removes 80% of dye pollutants in wastewater
[ad_1] Newswise — Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed a new method that can easily purify contaminated water using a cellulose-based…
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Tackling counterfeit seeds with “unclonable” labels
[ad_1] Newswise — Average crop yields in Africa are consistently far below expected, and one significant reason is the prevalence of counterfeit seeds whose…
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Can food banks better promote nutrition and health?
[ad_1] 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…