4 awesome discoveries you probably didn't hear about this week -- Episode 32

A new class of drugs called HIF-2 inhibitors is more effective and better tolerated than the standard of care drug sunitinib in treating kidney cancer, researchers with the Kidney Cancer Program at Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center have found.

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The stratospheric rise in phishing and identity attacks since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic is give sleepless nights to CISOs across the world making them the Digital Security Warriors

The majority of respondents to a recent, large-scale European survey claim not to have prepared themselves for floods, even though they know their property is at risk of flooding and they are worried about the effects. A set of key recommendations for flood communications wrer developed from the survey’s findings, intended to improve community preparedness as part of effective flood management plans.

The stratospheric rise in phishing and identity attacks since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic is give sleepless nights to CISOs across the world making them the Digital Security Warriors

Genetic identification of species through ‘metabarcoding’ offers a reliable, cost-effective way of producing biodiversity information for policymakers and managers, concludes an international study. The researchers show how the method can be used to help assess the impacts of environmental change and management on biodiversity.

Scientists have developed a new way of monitoring Ponto-Caspian gobies, a group of widely invasive fish species, by detecting traces of the fishes’ DNA in river water. They say, in a recent research paper, that it offers a quicker, easier and cheaper way of monitoring the fish than conventional catching or sighting methods.

A survey of deepwater fisheries off the coast of Greenland which used traces of fish DNA has produced similar results to trawl surveys and fishing catches. The ‘environmental DNA’ (eDNA) technique can therefore complement trawl data, the researchers say. It may be particularly useful for surveying large species — which can often avoid bottom trawls — or cryptic species1 in inaccessible ocean areas.

A study in the Czech Republic has found a link between exposure to certain air pollutants and an increase in DNA damage for people exposed to high levels of the pollution. They found that breathing small quantities of a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), called benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P), caused an increase in the number of certain ‘biomarkers’ in DNA associated with a higher risk of diseases, including cancer.

Traces of animals’ DNA in the environment, known as environmental DNA (eDNA), can be monitored to paint a picture of biodiversity, new research shows. This study used eDNA to assess biodiversity in an entire river catchment in Switzerland. Importantly, the eDNA technique allowed the researchers to detect both aquatic and land-based species in river water, making it possible to assess biodiversity over a broad scale.

HOBART renters are paying more per week than those in most other Australian capital cities.

THE Runcorn & Widnes World is looking for a top-class digital-only reporter to help lead its online coverage.

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The doctor who discovered the dangers of concussions says kids should avoid high-impact sports until they are 18.

Pregnant women, infants and children who drink raw milk are at particularly high risk of developing serious, life-threatening illnesses.

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

Company co-founder and namesake passed away, leaving 'for greener fields and wilder woods.'

Study finds that moisturizer with sunscreen isn't as effective as straight sunscreen.

Plant blindess is the "inability to see or notice the plants in one's own environment," which leads to "the inability to recognize the importance of plants."

Our food blogger steps into a Whole Foods for the first time in years and learns a few things she didn’t know.

U.S. pipelines have already sprung two major leaks in 2015, including the Yellowstone River's second oil spill in four years.

The magnitude 8.6 earthquake that struck in the Indian Ocean off the western coast of Sumatra today resurrected fears of a repeat of the 2004 Indian Ocean earth

Not a big shocker: In the wake of Michael Bloomberg announcing a push towards innovative pint-sized housing options in NYC, micro apartment-related news dominat

Elasmotherium sibiricum, the so-called 'Siberian unicorn,' is not as closely related to modern rhinos as once thought.

Markku Lahdesmaki's photo series 'Avanto' illuminates the Finnish hobby of ice swimming.

The success of two elementary school volunteer projects earned a shelter a donation from the Petco Foundation.

Not every dog goes straight from the shelter to a happy ending, but Baloo's story is the most unlikely of all.

Walter Carr, a dedicated young employee, wins accolades in Alabama for going above and beyond to get to his first day of work.

Spanish endurance athlete Antonio de la Rosa is the first to cross the Pacific on a paddleboard.

What do you know about your kidneys? They don't get the acclaim of the brain or the heart, but these small organs work nonstop to keep your body healthy.

Phil Jones and The Union of Concerned Scientists say The Daily Mail misrepresented a statement about climate change data to support skeptics' claims.

Ann Louise Gittleman offers '1,268 Ways to Outsmart the Hazards of Electronic Pollution'

'Broken heart syndrome' is typically linked to stress or grief, but it may be caused by happy events or even cancer.

The analog DNA circuit can perform addition, subtraction and multiplication.

The Blissmobox is a monthly subscription that delivers a cornucopia of organic and Fair Trade goodies right to your door.

How exactly does turning a pillow into a big fluffy gadget help us disconnect from the world?

It's rare, but it's real. Here's how to keep it from happening to you.

Breakthrough 'crystal' captures CO2 and could one day turn it into a fuel or turn water into hydrogen.

The palatial Beaux-Arts beauty completed in 1915 is named the oldest LEED Platinum building.

Touching a giant hogweed can cause burns and even blindness.

The extremely rare South Pacific island is one of three new islands to form in the last 150 years.

In honor of American Made Matters Day, we rounded up 10 products manufactured in the U.S.

Dairy prices could rise if the farm bill isn't passed by Dec. 31, 2012. It's being called the dairy cliff.

Epicurious picks the 100 greatest home cooks of all time, and you might be surprised by the names on the list.

Genetic relics from a 'ghost population' of red wolves seem to live on in these coyote-like creatures.

These small horses were thought to be the only truly wild horse species left on the planet and have a fascinating history.

Don't miss the best original stories of the week from Mother Nature Network.

He may be one of the most famous men who ever lived, but there's plenty to learn about Nelson Mandela.

Beyond their undeniable cuteness, there's a lot more to discover about these wonderfully odd creatures.