Gas Flares Have Impact on Local Land

Gas flares, which is a process of burning off excess gas from an oil well, release carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, which also effects the soil fertility in the surrounding areas. A study done in Nigeria looks at the perceived effects of these gas flares.

Maxwell Science

Differences in Mosquito Genes May be Key to Preventing Insect-Bourn Ilnesses

A certain species of mosquito has the ability to take blood from both mammals and birds, which increases the likelihood of new diseases showing up in humans. Other mosquitos, however, do not have this ability, and this may be the key to preventing diseases like the West Nile Virus.

Science Mag

Non-Woven Fabric from a Can

The Imperial College London and the Royal College of Art collaborated to create a solution that, when sprayed out of an aerosol, dries instantly, and can be washed and reused. This can be used for clothing, bandages, and possibly in other industries.

Fabrican

Saline Solution allows for Regeneration in Tadpoles

Because ion transport has been discovered to be a regulator of regeneration(healing, or growing back limbs), this study chose to use an addition of a saline solution to quicken and even renew growth in wounds. Although this study was done on tadpoles, it is believed that it may be useful in healing human wounds in the future.




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