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Ecology

IAEA: The emergence of low levels of radiation in Europe is still a mystery

In a number of European countries over the past few weeks low levels of radioactive iodine-131 have been detected.
17 November 2011, 12:22

Contraceptive pills increase the risk of developing prostate cancer among men

Scientists from the University of Toronto (Canada) found a link between the use of oral contraceptives by women (birth control pills) and the increase in the incidence of prostate cancer among men.
15 November 2011, 16:18

Pollution of large cities affects the embryonic development of the fetus

The higher birth weight in children born in large cities is due to the impact of a particular type of environmental pollutants that act as hormones ...
15 November 2011, 10:25

Kawasaki disease, can be associated with wind currents

The first evidence has been obtained that wind flows from Asia can carry the causative agent of Kawasaki disease
12 November 2011, 13:55

Carbon monoxide in small doses helps reduce stress in large cities

Carbon monoxide in small quantities appears to have a narcotic effect on people, which leads to a reduction in stress caused by noise and the impact of the crowd
10 November 2011, 18:24

The European Union intends to impose a tax on greenhouse emissions of all aircraft

Economically developed countries are on the verge of a trade war due to the attempt of the European Union to introduce a tax on the carbon emissions of all aircraft that will land and take off on the territory of the European Union.
08 November 2011, 23:11

The expenditure of water resources grows two times faster than the population of the planet

According to the scientists' forecasts, in 2007-2025, water consumption will increase by 50% in developing countries and by 18% in rich countries, as residents of rural areas of developing countries are increasingly moving to cities.
27 October 2011, 12:22

Handles of cranes of gas stations are recognized as the dirtiest object

Scientists from the United States came to the conclusion that the most contaminated surface of bacteria with which people have contact in everyday life are the crane handles of gas stations.
25 October 2011, 17:49

The rise in sea level will last 500 years

At the most pessimistic (emissions continue to grow) sea level will rise by 1.1 m by 2100 and will grow by 5.5 m to 2500 m.
19 October 2011, 20:14

Climatologists: Arctic ice may completely disappear in 10 years

The melting of ice in the Arctic is proceeding more rapidly than previously thought. This is evidenced by new data obtained by the Norwegian Polar Institute.
18 October 2011, 21:54

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