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Deepwater Horizon oil spill study could lead to overhaul of cleanup processes worldwide

University of Stirling — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:05:46 EST

New research by the University of Stirling could lead to major improvements in marine oil spill cleanup processes.

From nanoplastics to airborne toxins: Pollution stories for media.

Newswise — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 13:35:15 EST

Read the latest research news on air pollution, nanoplastics, waterborne illnesses and more in the Pollution channel on Newswise.

TRANSCRIPT AND VIDEO AVAILABLE Live Event for April 21: Sleeping pill reduces levels of Alzheimer's proteins

Newswise — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:10:43 EST

Researcher will discuss the study which involved a sleeping aid known as suvorexant that is already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for insomnia, hints at the potential of sleep medications to slow or stop the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

Surf, Sand and Seaweed: The latest breakthroughs in Marine Science

Newswise — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 13:40:41 EST

Here are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Marine Science channel on Newswise, a free source for media.

Oil Spill Effects on Mahi-mahi Go Far Beyond Initial Survival

American Physiological Society (APS) — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 12:00:00 EST

New research into oil spills' effects finds surviving the initial event does not guarantee success for the popular sport fish mahi-mahi (Coryphaena hippurus). Exposed fish faced temporary increased predation and did not spawn for the entire observation time.

Oil Spill Cleanup Workers More Likely to Have Asthma Symptoms

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 08:05:50 EST

Researchers from the Gulf Long-term Follow-up Study (GuLF STUDY) found that workers involved in cleaning up the nation's largest oil spill were 60% more likely than those who did not work on the cleanup to be diagnosed with asthma or experience asthma symptoms one to three years after the spill.

Wildfires are intensifying around the world. Here are the latest headlines in wildfires research for media

Newswise — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 14:05:54 EST

California's McKinney Fire grew to become the state's largest fire so far this year. The risk of wildfire is rising globally due to climate change. Below are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Wildfires channel on Newswise.

Stay Cool, Stay Hydrated, and Stay Up to Date on Climate Science News with These Latest Headlines

Newswise — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:05:40 EST

The latest research news in Climate Science on Newswise.

Study: Humans Responsible for Over 90% of World's Oil Slicks

Florida State University — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:10:15 EST

A team of U.S. and Chinese scientists mapping oil pollution across the Earth's oceans has found that more than 90% of chronic oil slicks come from human sources, a much higher proportion than previously estimated. Their research, published in Science, is a major update from previous investigations into marine oil pollution, which estimated that about half came from human sources and half from natural sources.

2010 Deepwater Horizon accident did not harm BP's long-term stock market returns

PLOS — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 14:00:00 EST

Study suggests BP's reputation suffered, but not the reputations or stock returns of other oil firms.

At-risk sea life in the Atlantic needs better protection from an increase in shipping

University of Portsmouth — Wed, 18 May 2022 07:05:16 EST

New research from the University of Portsmouth has shown a dramatic increase in shipping in the North East Atlantic. Scientists now warn that more monitoring in the area is required to help protect sea life on the at-risk register.

California oil spill: Disaster researcher shares field experience during BP oil spoil

University of Delaware — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:45:12 EST

Oil spill in CA points to problems with aging infrastructure

Cornell University — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 11:35:49 EST

Marine biology expert to comment on California oil spill

University of Portsmouth — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 09:00:28 EST

Top oil spill expert @UofNH available to discuss impact and cleanup of major California spill

University of New Hampshire — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 16:30:58 EST

Tissue abnormalities found in oysters years after Deepwater Horizon oil spill

California Academy of Sciences — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 10:15:29 EST

Study provides baseline for measuring impact of petroleum pollution on economically and ecologically important species along the Gulf Coast

VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE: Breakthrough Cases and COVID Boosters: Live Expert Panel for August 18, 2021

Newswise — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:00:13 EST

Expert Q&A: Do breakthrough cases mean we will soon need COVID boosters? The extremely contagious Delta variant continues to spread, prompting mask mandates, proof of vaccination, and other measures. Media invited to ask the experts about these and related topics.

FSU researchers study Gulf of Mexico in international collaboration

Florida State University — Wed, 06 May 2020 11:40:47 EST

Florida State University and partner universities investigated current baseline conditions in the southern Gulf of Mexico to create a series of maps and guides that detail the distribution of carbon, nitrogen and the carbon-14 isotope.

'Environmental Disaster': Brazil Oil Spill to Spark Drastic Effects

Cornell University — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 12:05:23 EST

Texas A&M-Led Research Team Develops Model for Improved Oil Spill Forecasts

Texas A&M University — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 14:05:05 EST

Researchers have developed a new model to track the flow of an oil well spill, providing response agencies with the tools to better mitigate environmental damage to human and ecological systems.