Potassium Deficiency Potassium is a mineral used as an electrolyte. It is required for the proper operation of cells, tissues, and organs. It is required for muscle…
The Mystery of Pluto’s Surface Ice-shape Formation has been solved The New Horizons space probe discovered spectacular snowcapped mountains on Pluto in 2015, which are strikingly similar to mountains on Earth. Such a landscape had…
Early Soil-Surface Ozone Detection May Reduce Damage to Apples and Grapes According to materials chemists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst led by Trisha Andrew, farmers and fruit growers are reporting that climate change is causing…
Prolonged Exposure to Low Levels of Air Pollution Increases Heart and Lung Disease According to new research published today in Circulation, the leading journal of the American Heart Association, prolonged exposure to what is regarded as modest levels…
Cyclones on Jupiter are explained by Ocean Physics Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, and its weather is extremely volatile. Beautiful Jupiter images show striped, stormy clouds covering the entire…
Iron Deficiency Iron is a necessary mineral that is a component of hemoglobin, the red pigment of red blood cells (RBC) that is responsible for oxygen transport…
Ozone and Increased Warming Affect Plant Roots Negatively, Promoting Soil Carbon Loss Two important elements that contribute to climate change are the roots of soybean plants, their interactions with symbiotic soil microorganisms, and how the plants sequester…
Scientists Explain how a Historic Ban on CFCs Gave the World a Fighting Chance to Combat Global Warming Researchers evaluating the effects of the Montreal Protocol claim that without the global CFC ban, we would already be living in a “scorched earth” reality.…
A New Method Predicts Soil Recovery following Wildfires A group of researchers developed a new methodology to predict how plant growth and water quality would change in the aftermath of wildfires. Soils have…
The Wealthiest Homeowners are most Vulnerable to Wildfires According to a new study published in Environmental Research Letters, the top 10% most valuable homes in the western United States are 70% more likely…
India’s Air Quality Improves during the COVID-19 Lockdown not as High as Initially Expected According to observational data, air pollution in India significantly decreased during the first COVID-19 lockdown as vehicle emissions naturally decreased. However, York University researchers say…
Calcium Deficiency Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body, and it aids in the construction and preservation of strong bones and teeth. Calcium is…