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Pheasant Meat Sold For Food Found To Contain Many Tiny Shards Of Toxic Lead

Eating pheasant killed using lead shot is likely to expose consumers to raised levels of lead in their diet, even if the meat is carefully prepared to remove the shotgun pellets and the most damaged tissue.

DNA Profiling Solves Australian Rabbit Plague Puzzle

A new study proves that a single introduction of 24 rabbits shipped from England in 1859 caused the infamous invasion and argues that wild genetic traits gave these animals a devastating advantage over earlier arrivals.

Lava From 2021 Icelandic Eruption Gives Rare View Of Deep Churnings Beneath Volcano

After centuries without volcanic activity, Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula sprang to life in 2021 when lava erupted from the Fagradalsfjall volcano. New research involving the University of Cambridge helps us see what is going on deep beneath the volcano by reading the chemistry of lavas and volcanic gases almost as they were erupted.

Shaking The Dinosaur Family Tree: How Did ‘Bird-Hipped’ Dinosaurs Evolve?

Researchers have conducted a new analysis of the origins of ‘bird-hipped’ dinosaurs – the group which includes iconic species such as Triceratops – and found that they likely evolved from a group of animals known as silesaurs, which were first identified two decades ago.

Shift Work Increases The Severity Of Strokes Later In Life

New research finds living against our internal body clocks can damage long-term health by altering gut and brain interactions.

With Changing Climate, Global Lake Evaporation Loss Larger Than Previously Thought

Texas A&M researchers have created a new dataset that quantifies trends of evaporative water loss from 1.4 million global lakes and artificial reservoirs.

Scientists Uncover Key Factor In Human Brain Development

Texas A&M College of Medicine researchers have answered a major question about how the neocortex develops, offering insights into the underlying causes of intellectual disabilities.

Drone Data Provides Early Identification Of Southern Rust In Corn

Texas A&M AgriLife algorithms can help producers prevent economic damage.

Remote Work Doesn’t Negatively Affect Productivity, Study Suggests

A Texas A&M analysis on the effects of workplace displacement during Hurricane Harvey provides important insights into employee performance while working remotely.

Large Number Of Stem Cell Lines Carry Significant DNA Damage, Say Researchers

DNA damage caused by factors such as ultraviolet radiation affect nearly three-quarters of all stem cell lines derived from human skin cells, say Cambridge researchers, who argue that whole genome sequencing is essential for confirming if cell lines are usable.

Scientists Find Gaps In Global River And Stream Monitoring

New research co-authored by a Texas A&M scientist analyzed placement of stream gauges that inform important global water datasets.

Floating ‘Artificial Leaves’ Ride The Wave Of Clean Fuel Production

Researchers have developed floating ‘artificial leaves’ that generate clean fuels from sunlight and water, and could eventually operate on a large scale at sea.

Wireless Device To Provide New Options For Colorectal Cancer Treatment

A Texas A&M team is developing an intracavity device that will allow doctors to eliminate leftover cancer cells during surgery, reducing the need for additional treatments such as chemotherapy.

How A Forest's Smell Could Help Scientists Sniff Out Drought Stress

A new paper from researchers behind an unprecedented drought experiment at the University of Arizona's Biosphere 2 underscores the importance of molecular compounds often associated with fragrance in identifying when an ecosystem is in distress.

Atmospheric Data From India’s 2020 Lockdown Reveals How Black Carbon Affects Climate

Co-authored by Texas A&M scientists, new research shows how levels of black carbon and dust are related to climate and monsoons.

The Power Of Optimism In Older Age

Results of a recent study indicate optimism in older adults can help decrease the negative effects physical limitations may have on life satisfaction.

Prehistoric Roots Of Cold Sore Virus Traced Through Ancient DNA

The first ancient herpes genomes to be sequenced suggest that the virus became widespread with Bronze Age migrations into Europe and possibly the emergence of kissing.

Newly Discovered Protein Could Be Used To Produce Life-Saving Antifungals

University of Arizona researchers have discovered a protein that is responsible for controlling cell growth in yeasts. Since humans and yeasts have remarkably similar cellular mechanisms, teasing out the differences presents drug developers with new targets for treatments.

Measuring Nature’s Effects On Physical And Mental Health

Scales developed by a Texas A&M professor could inform future interventions for getting adults to spend more time outdoors.

Natural Clean-Up: Bacteria Can Remove Plastic Pollution From Lakes

A study of 29 European lakes has found that some naturally-occurring lake bacteria grow faster and more efficiently on the remains of plastic bags than on natural matter like leaves and twigs.