Silver nanoparticles present in the effluent from waste-water treatment plants could have toxic effects on aquatic organisms, new research suggests. The lab-based study tested the effects of nanoparticle-containing effluent on several crustacean and algae species. The researchers observed that epibenthic crustaceans (those living in or on sediments at the bottom of water bodies) were the most sensitive; notably, a 20–45% higher death rate was observed compared with those exposed to nanoparticle-free effluent.

Innovatively designed batteries offer a way for vehicles to move away from their dependence on fossil fuels. There has been little mass-market uptake of new battery design, however. In the last century, only four types of battery have been used: manganese oxide; lead acid; nickel; and lithium ion, which is a relative newcomer, introduced in 1991. To understand how innovation moves from research and development (R&D) to application and the mass market, scientists perform technology lifecycle (TLC) analyses, often focusing on R&D and basic research. This study adds an additional indicator — start-up companies — to explore the early phases of how batteries transition from science into industry.

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Despite some criticisms about the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), a new study has indicated that CDM projects in China could be making sizeable improvements to air quality. The research predicted, in particular, that the projects' associated SO2 reductions would make up 13-14 per cent of the reductions in 2010 towards the national target level.

Researchers have presented an extensive analysis of the role of nanomaterials in environmental remediation and monitoring. Nanomaterials can be used to clean up toxins and bacteria from natural waters, wastewaters and the air.

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The Trump administration may announce as soon as Thursday a plan to offer loans to the ailing oil industry.

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Professor Su Guaning, President Emeritus of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), has been elected to the United States' National Academy of Engineering (NAE)....

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Scientists at NTU Singapore, MIT and Brown University have developed new approaches that significantly improve the accuracy of an important material testing technique by harnessing the power of machine learning....

Hossein Kazempour Ardebili is in a coma after a severe brain hemorrhage.

Shell has agreed to sell its Appalachia shale gas position to National Fuel Gas Co. for $541 million.

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These adorable pictures are sure to warm even the coldest heart.

Humans like to think of themselves as monogamous, but when it comes to true fidelity, many animals engage in true monogamy.

For many children, realism isn't really the objective, so we should probably stop looking for that in their art.

Sex. Many (but not all) animals do it.

Research suggests that long-distance relationships encourage more communication and that couples try harder.

For many wild creatures the line between male and female is decidedly blurry.

Several environmental organizations join forces to launch a new campaign urging the federal government to adopt a fuel efficiency goal of 60mpg by 2025.

The melting was part of an annual summer thaw, typical in size and timing for the season.

Geologists say they have found a range of volcanoes beneath the ice of Antarctica that rival those of east Africa and North America.

A newly published study finds that there may be dangerous levels of arsenic in some baby formulas.

Have you ever tasted jarred baby food? It isn’t that good. So why feed it to your little one?

The R.W. Lindholm Residence is the newest, but certainly not the first, Wright-designed structure to be relocated in its entirety.

The winners in this international dog photo contest range from a blind, senior dog to cute, matching puppies.

Video: The best animators know that physics will make their animation more lifelike.

Roughly a third of all scanned mummies contained no body inside.

Many animals have been found buried with the same level of care as humans, suggesting a deep bond between humans and animals.

Modern-day Lebanese are descendants of the Canaanites, proving that they weren't wiped out by the Israelites after all.

The annual Olvera Street blessing of the animals was held on March 31 in Los Angeles.

Cranial sacral therapy also known as craniosacral therapy is a gentle technique that releases tensions deep inside the body to reduce pain and dysfunction.

Don't let bucolic images of small, locally owned farms cloud your judgment. Our blogger says do your homework and buy local when you can.

5 reasons to buy organic, despite the Stanford study. A new study finds that organic food is not nutritionally superior. So is it worth the higher price? I say

Multi-university project asks how organic farmers can control these pests and protect their crops.

Shanghai's largest organic farm branches out into the hospitality industry. The first step? Constructing a visitors center from over 70 shipping containers.

'Betting The Farm' tells the story of a group of organic milk farmers called MOO Milk is struggling to keep their small operations alive.

Fruit flies live longer and lay more eggs when they eat organic food, according to a study published by university researchers and an ambitious Texas teenager.

After graduating from college, Daniel Mays followed his heart back to the land and has been working to build his own small organic farm up here in Maine.

The small Maine-based co-op, which has struggled to gain a hold in the marketplace, received $3 million in much-need investment.

We can thank 3 important books published in the 1940s for the certified organic produce we see in stores today.

Award-winning gin and vodka created with attention to sustainable detail at every step of the way.

Scientists look at a lot of data — including the famous Stanford analysis — and find an excellent reason to enjoy organic produce.

Sales of organic are growing and dairy farms are getting incentives to switch to organic farming. Is voting with our dollars actually working?

Owner of Bluebird Hill Farm launches essay contest to give the $450,000 property away.