Energy & Environment
State And Federal Agencies Test Deer Park Fire Runoff For Chemical Contamination
Posted on · The Galveston Bay Foundation is also planning to conduct independent water sampling in the area.
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Heat Making You Lethargic? Research Shows It Can Slow Your Brain, Too
Posted on · Hot weather can influence cognitive performance, according to new research. Young adults living in non-air-conditioned dorms during a heat wave performed worse on math and attention tests.
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What Can Zebrafish Teach Us About Human Obesity?
Posted on · What can tiny zebrafish teach us about human obesity? University of Houston researchers recently observed how zebrafish exposed to obesogens (compounds believed to have links to obesity) became heavier and longer than their siblings when given the same diet. Such obesogens are common in flame retardants used in all manner of everyday appliances and furniture, […]