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State of the Art Lab to Make Non-Woven Fabrics to Protect People and the Environment

The Institute of Environmental and Human Health (TIEHH) at Texas Tech University introduced a new, state-of-the-art fabric laboratory to help researchers continue creating products that can protect both military and civilian populations

6 Apr 2009

Rocket Fuel Additive, Perchlorate, Found in a Range of Foods Including Baby Formula

A recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found trace amounts of perchlorate, an additive of rocket fuel and human thyroid disruptor, in powdered baby formula

6 Apr 2009

Satellite Snow Maps Reveal Ways for Reindeer Herders to Adapt as the Arctic Changes

Arctic reindeer herders are facing the challenges of adapting to climate change as a warmer Arctic climate makes it harder for herds to find food and navigate. To help them adapt, the ESA-backed Polar View initiative is providing the herders with satellite-based snow maps

1 Apr 2009

New Study Shows Ecosystems Influence Species Evolution

Scientists have come to agree that different environments impact the evolution of new species. Now experiments conducted at the University of British Columbia are showing for the first time that the reverse is also true

1 Apr 2009

First Accurate Test Developed to Determine Arsenic in Soil

Analytical chemists have developed the first accurate test for arsenic compounds in soil, providing improved environmental and health impact assessment for children playing on treated wood, cats and dogs under the deck, and for detecting high arsenic levels in some Asian rice supplies, for example

1 Apr 2009

Zep Introduces ProVisions Line of Biodegradable Detergents and Cleaners for Food Services Operations

Zep, a leading manufacturer of cleaning and maintenance products, has introduced a new line of biodegradable detergents and cleansers ideally suited for supermarkets, bakeries, butcher shops, delis, taverns, cafeterias, institutional kitchens, restaurants and similar facilities in the growing food services sector

1 Apr 2009