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Study finds critical relationship between stem cells, mechanical signals

A new study by The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and the Institut Curie demonstrates how stem cells sense and adapt to their surroundings, with implications for inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 3, 2024

Nursery admission: Essential questions to ask before choosing your child's preschool

Selecting the appropriate preschool for your child is one of the most critical decisions you will ever make as a parent. Preschools can significantly impact your child's early development, both in the academics and social areas. To give your child the best education and environment, here are a few key…

The Times of India · Dec 3, 2024

Top 5 Ways Global Car Manufacturers Are Going Green

Modern car manufacturers are embracing innovation to meet growing environmental challenges and align with sustainability goals. Beyond tackling vehicle emissions, they are transforming how cars are produced, the materials they use, and the energy that powers their operations. Here are five key strategies carmakers adopt to go green and minimize…

inkl · Dec 3, 2024

Global plastic pollution talks have stalled – but a treaty is possible if countries can agree on these three things

United Nations-backed talks for a global treaty to end plastic pollution wrapped up without an agreement in the early hours of Sunday, December 1. A new round of talks is expected in mid-2025.

The Conversation · Dec 2, 2024

‘Forever chemicals’ are polluting African waters: Lake Victoria, South Africa’s Vaal and Kenya’s Nairobi rivers are hotspots

Every week seems to bring a new report about where “forever chemicals” have been found: in soil, drinking water, our bodies and marine animals. Their proper scientific name is perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). But they’re more commonly called “forever chemicals” because, once they’re in an environment, they almost never…

The Conversation · Dec 2, 2024

‘The smell hurts’: why has the supreme court washed its hands of Argentina’s ‘rotten river’?

Campaigners fear ruling on the toxic Matanza-Riachuelo basin will worsen the region’s many health crises and sends a message ‘environmental damage is not a priority’

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024

Trump allies begin attack on EPA and rules protecting US drinking water

With about to grab reins of US, Republicans are starting an assault on the Environmental Protection Agency

The Guardian - US · Dec 2, 2024

Watchdog: Defra may have failed to comply with law over bee-killing pesticide

The Office for Environment Protection is investigating the Government over emergency authorisation of the neonicotinoid thiamethoxam.

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

Texas farmers say sewage-based fertilizer tainted with “forever chemicals” poisoned their land and killed their livestock

The fertilizer was promoted as an environmental win-win for years. An untold number of farmers and ranchers across Texas have spread it on their land.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 2, 2024

Fossil fascism used to demonize migrants

Ecofascists have a long history of supporting the environment when it empowers racist policy

Salon · Dec 2, 2024