ENVIRONMENT
New Study Reveals Hidden Sources Of Lead In Manila’s Air
The end of leaded gasoline was hailed as a major public health victory, but researchers warn that lead pollution remains a persistent threat in Metro Manila, driven largely by industry, waste processing and vehicle emissions.
Wastewater Monitoring Can Predicts Flu Outbreaks Sooner Than Clinical Data
A study from Japan demonstrates that wastewater monitoring can accurately forecast influenza A and B outbreaks up to a week earlier than traditional surveillance.
Your Medicine Cabinet Is Polluting The Ocean
Over-The-Counter medication makes up the majority of pharmaceutical pollution in Hong Kong rivers, and may persist in rivers long enough to spread into coastal waters.
This Fish Glows By Stealing Light From Its Prey
New genomic evidence confirms that the golden sweeper fish glows not by its own genes, but by stealing glowing proteins from its prey.
The Secret Light Compass Inside A Fish’s Brain
Zebrafish integrate light signals from the eyes and pineal organ to guide vertical movement in response to changes in light wavelength.
Bees Break Their Own Rules: Why Popular Flowers Beat Pretty Ones
Social information can override bumblebees’ innate colour preferences, reshaping how flowers compete for pollinators.
Warming Seas Push Japan’s Iconic Salmon North
Warming oceans, shrinking food supplies, and extreme heatwaves are pushing Japan’s iconic fish toward colder waters.
That Fresh-Cut Grass Smell? It’s a Plant’s Distress Call
A new study reveals how the familiar “green” smell of cut grass is part of a long evolutionary battle between plants and insects.
Airborne Clues: New Testing Method Spots Hidden Viruses In Poultry Markets
Analysing genetic samples from the environment in live poultry markets can reveal more viruses than directly swabbing birds.
How Fukushima’s Abandoned Pigs Reshaped Wild Boar Genetics
A natural experiment after the 2011 Fukushima disaster shows how maternal pig lineages sped up wild boar evolution, while causing pig genes to disappear faster.
