All articles tagged with #aquatic life
A study by UFZ scientists found that crop chemicals like fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides cause significant behavioral changes in honeybees and zebrafish, even at environmentally relevant low concentrations, suggesting the need for more complex behavioral testing in chemical risk assessments to better protect non-target organisms and biodiversity.
A research team has developed a groundbreaking "smart vest" for fish, equipped with advanced MXene hydrogel and pseudocapacitive pressure-sensing units, to capture disturbances in water flow caused by fish movements. This innovative technology provides unprecedented insights into fish behavior and ecological interactions, transcending the limitations of traditional observation methods and offering far-reaching implications for environmental conservation and aquatic ecosystem studies.
Cigarette filters release thousands of toxins and microplastic fibers into the environment, which are specifically toxic to aquatic larvae, according to a study by the University of Gothenburg. The study found that the presence of such chemicals led to a 20% higher mortality rate in aquatic mosquito larvae. Researchers are calling for a complete ban on cigarette filters, which are a mere marketing plot that don’t actually protect smokers, as they are led to believe. 4.5 trillion cigarette butts pile up globally annually, but 65% of those butts never actually reach a trash can or ashtray.
Cigarette filters release thousands of toxins and microplastic fibers into the environment, which are specifically toxic to aquatic larvae, according to a study by the University of Gothenburg. The study also found that cigarette butts are one of the most common forms of litter, with 65% of them never reaching a trash can or ashtray. The lead researcher is calling for a complete ban on cigarette filters, which are a mere marketing plot that don't actually protect smokers, as they are led to believe.
Scientists in US universities have created a living robot called the xenobot, which could be a valuable tool in medicine and keeping aquatic bodies clean. However, there are controversies surrounding its use in the future.